Lessons in Piano and Theory of Music. Exams, Eisteddfods and Concerts. Celesté Küsel studied B. Wessel van Wyk and vocal training with Lorraine Havemann. In her B.
Mus (Musicology) at the University of Pretoria where she took piano lessons with prof. At her studio she teaches piano and theory of music to a wide variety of pupils of different age groups and levels. Pupils range from Gr. R, through primary school, teens and adults. She won an opera bursary at the Pretoria Eisteddfod, judged by Mimi Coertze. She also passed her auditions and were employed at th
e State Theatre singing in the extra opera chorus for Pact. Productions included Elisir d'amore, Tosca, Othello and Carmen. Mus (Hons.) (Music Education) she specialised in music learning for the preschooler and taught a very successful program, based on the Yamaha method, at numerous preschools and playgroups. Although Celesté started teaching piano when she was still studying, she founded the current studio in 2008 at the NG Church Raslouw in Centurion. She has approximately 30 plus years of experience in one-to-one music tuition that is now her passion. Each student is evaluated and an enjoyable repertoire is offered to further their piano studies. The very successful and attractive Music for Little Mozart series is offered to the very young beginner. The Alfred series that has many starting points are offered to most other pupils. These books are supplemented by extra music gradually leading to the music of the great masters. Having a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles of music aids in all of the learning fields necessary to become an excellent musician. Therefore we include theory and theory homework in each lesson. The studio prepares selected and committed students for participation in the exams of Trinity College of London. Examiners travel from England to facilitate these exams. Afrikaans speaking children take part in the theory exams of Unisa. Students are encouraged to take part in Eisteddfods. The studio offers two professional concerts per year, giving students the opportunity and exposure in the performing arts environment. Notes on progress are made weekly and used at the end of each term to provide the student/parent a progress report. Yearly assessment by an external examiner is also done. The studio works in close collaboration with parents and caregivers to ensure that commitment to a regular practice regime is followed so that the lessons are enjoyable and students progress within their possibilities to well-rounded musicians.
