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Piano lessons are presented in an easy yet structured way. Heylene's simple teaching approach combines technique, aural, sight-reading, theory, concert pieces and exam work in a step by step way. Students can choose between formal exam included training or informal training. Depending on the students preferences lessons can focus more on any or any combination of the following options; exam training, playing by ear, musicianship & theory, technique, duet playing. 

Heylene specialises in teaching beginners students until music level grade 5.

Piano exams through the international examination boards ABRSM or TRINITY is recommended.




*Piano lessons are open to all ages. 

*Piano lesson levels of teaching: Beginner - Grade 5


In-person lesson requirements

Groot Brakrivier/ Mosselbay/ George

  • Piano/keyboard at home to practice on
  • Piano books always at the lesson
  • A metronome - either one from a store or a metronome app downloaded on a device (for home practice use)
  • Punctuality - please be on time
  • Pencil, rubber/eraser
  • Upfront payment
  • A face mask and sanitiser (if you are sick)


Online lesson requirements



  • Piano/keyboard at home to practice on
  • Zoom Cloud Meeting application downloaded on a device 
  • TUMEC student portal active and logged-in to join the zoom link from there
  • A tablet or similar for ages 4-9 for Zoom
  • A metronome - either one from a store or a metronome application. When using an application it cannot be downloaded on the same device that you use for the Zoom meeting.
  • Punctuality
  • Piano books bought and ready to use (Heylene will let you know what to buy)
  • Pencils, rubber/eraser
  • Printer
  • Upfront payment