Pianist & Piano Teacher
Piano Lessons
with Dr Brieley Cutting
Join a boutique, selective Studio with a piano teacher who has over 20 years experience.
Brieley has assisted her students to develop a strong foundation as beginners, earn high grades for AMEB practical exams, graduate with bachelor and masters degrees, attain AMEB Diplomas from as young as ten years old, be prizewinners in competitions and eisteddfods, and to audition successfully for school music scholarships and acceptance into specialised performance-focused programs and tertiary degrees.
Brieley is a Steinway Educational Partner, member of the Music Teachers' Association of NSW, and has been invited to be an adjudicator/examiner for organisations such as the Queensland Conservatorium, University of Queensland School of Music, Australian Institute of Music, Sydney Eisteddfod and the Sydney Conservatorium High School.
All of Brieley's students are encouraged to develop their individuality and performance skill, alongside their love of music and the craft of classical pianism.
Located in Forest Lodge - close to the City and Inner West.
Being part of Brieley's Studio means:
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having one-to-one practical lessons on a grand piano in a relaxed and focused environment
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receiving regular Studio Newsletters which provide updates and information
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taking part in competition rehearsals and a Student Concert each year, and
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being part of a boutique Studio of interested learners.
In lessons, Brieley focuses on assisting her piano students to
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develop a solid technical and musical foundation
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read music scores
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play with appropriate sound production and a strong sense of rhythm
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study music theory and texts to support music understanding
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think critically and independently
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prepare for upcoming performances
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grow skills in collaborative playing, and
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gain technical skill so as to be able to play advanced repertoire.
Brieley's students are encouraged to perform in local eisteddfods, school concerts, online competitions, national/international competitions and concert events.
2025 student successes included the following:
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all students performing at the Student Concert in November, one student aged 6 years performing in public for the first time
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students awarded Distinction Grades for AMEB 2nd, 4th and 5th Grades
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AMusA Diploma awarded from the AMEB for a student aged 10 years
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prize winners in the Ryde and St George Eisteddfods in Sydney, including a First Prize in the Sub-Junior Championship at Ryde Eisteddfod
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numerous Highly Commended performances in the Ryde, St George and Sydney Eisteddfods
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two students being selected to take part in the 'Little Lev' Australian National Piano Competition for Children in Brisbane (6/7 years, 8-10 years), one advancing to Round 2
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a Second Placing in the Preliminary Round of the Aegio International Piano Competition, with Honourable Mention in the Final (7/8 years)
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a Third Placing in the NSW State Final of the Oz Schools Instrumental Championship with Wildcard invitation to perform in the National Final in Melbourne (School Grades 5/6)
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a 'Gold Award' performance in the Sydney live round of the Singapore International Music Competition (10-12 years)
Formal Qualifications:
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Doctorate of Musical Arts (Teaching & Learning), Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
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Fellow of the Winston Churchill Trust (Research Project)
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Postgraduate Diploma (Performance) with Distinction, Royal College of Music, London
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Master of Music (Performance), Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
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ANAM alumnus (2002-2005), Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne
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Bachelor of Music in Performance, Honours (First Class), Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
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Associate of Music (AMusA), Australian Music Examinations Board
For further information or to enquire about a trial lesson, please feel welcome to contact Brieley via the form below.