LESSONS
Lessons are held 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes long.
45 and 60 minute lessons are available to be shared between siblings.
Fees are as follows (as of 18th May 2022):
30 minute lesson $33
45 minute lesson $50
60 minute lesson $66
20 minute lesson $22
Trial Lesson Fee including consultation:
20 min
ute lesson with around 10 minute consultation $30
Trial Lesson at your home $40 ($30+$10 traveling fee)
LOCATIONS
-Glenfield, North Shore, Auckland
- Student's Home
For in-home lessons, a travel fee is added based on a return trip (including traffic). Up to 60 minutes +$15-17
SUITABILITY
Have ranged from ages 6 to 80+
Students aged 5 and under must be supported by parents and be able to sit in front of the piano for 20 minute periods. With beginners, I focus on building a strong foundation and understanding, so students can begin to teach themselves. Students who want to try ABRSM, Trinity Grade exams are welcome. My students' passing rate is 100%, merit or above.
All lessons are individual and private, and taught in either English or Japanese.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is not just about teaching how to play the piano according to the score, but also understanding the composition of the music. I would like to help people get to know music which enriches their lives. The piano is like a small orchestra, it is the basis of all music. So even if people stop piano lessons, they can still enjoy music throughout their lives. I started piano at the age of 4 and it has been my best friend throughout my life so far. It is a language which connects people across the world and through time. The piano can help people to express their feelings, and it can also help people when they have a hard time. So the goal of my music lessons is to show my students how music is full of joy, how it encourages and connects people, and how a life-long love of music helps people’s well-being in many ways. About Me
I have been teaching piano since 2016 both privately and Lewis Eady Music School. I have been living in Auckland since 2016 after moving here from Osaka, Japan. I am a strong advocate of music education and currently teach students ranging from 3 to 70 years old.
I have taught more than 200 students through Stonefields School, Ponsonby Primary School, Balmoral School, St Joseph’s school Orakei, and Newton Central School (Te Kura a Rito o Newton) since then, and I have enjoyed teaching them all, especially complete beginners and intermediate level to build a strong foundation. I am also enjoying mentoring and training new piano teachers through Lewis Eady since 2021 as a senior teacher. I believe the potential of music has a great effect on the learning of all subjects, and has many influences on personal growth and well-being. My hope for all my students is that music will enrich their life, and will be a wonderful way for them to express themselves. I have a background in classical piano, singing and the Robert Pace Method. Pace is conceived under the philosophy that “Music is the core of all subjects", and part of a holistic education. I feel my mission is teaching music to contribute to world peace. "Tutor Spotlight" interviewed by Lewis Eady Music School
https://www.lewiseady.co.nz/blog/tutor-spotlight-natsuki-nomichi
Trainings that I had taken:
A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective: Teresa de Vries 2021, NZMEB Presentation for LEMS Tutors 2021, Creative Rights for Creative People Workshop 2022
Music Education with Irena Angelovska 2021, Enrich Your Music Classroom 2021, Online Piano Remote Teaching Training 2020
