Hi, I'm Yakira! I have eleven years of experience in music, being classically trained in piano and violin since around six years old and having done many AMEB exams for both instruments since. I've played in my church band for around five years, and more recently, after completing my Diploma of Music, I've also been playing and learning about lots of other genres; including jazz, blues, rock, Latin, funk and more.

I've always had a keen interest in music theory, which has grown from learning about Italian classical terms and elaborate melodies to crazy jazz chords and complex harmonies. I also enjoy writing and recording music as well when I have time!

I've been teaching for over four years now, and there are things to learn in every aspect of music that can be carried over into the others. I try and incorporate the most useful, rewarding and fun things from every side I've learnt over the years into lessons; whether it's reading chords and sheet music, providing a solid groundwork in classical technique, or learning how to learn songs by ear and improvise.

Everyone has different tastes, interests and ideas of what they want to get out of music, and the most important thing for me as a teacher is to accomodate for that in the most effective way for each person, whilst building a solid and well-rounded foundation to equip them for whatever they wish to do with music - and making it stress-free and fun in the process!