About Us
Christensen's Music & Learning are at the forefront of music education on the Sunshine Coast. Christensen's offer a wide range of musical instrument classes and tuition catering for children and adults of all ages, including our popular 'Discovering Musical Instruments' classes for children 2 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years, and 6 to 7 years.
The directors are Rod & Keryn Christensen who have a background in music education that spans over 30 years. Rod is a skilled multi-instrumentalist and music teacher who has taught extensively through his privately owned teaching schools and also for Education Queensland. Keryn is also a musician and works with Rod on the production of student learning material, lesson scheduling, bookings and payments. Both Rod and Keryn are blue card holders for working with children.
About The Lessons
Christensen's lessons give students a thorough balance in material and skills so that students become a complete musician. When you learn music at Christensen's you learn:
- instrument playing technique and skills relative to your instrument
- creativity on your instrument
- playing by ear
- feel, expression and improvisation skills
- music theory through fun activities and quizzes
- music reading skills relative to your instrument
- modern song material that is fun and musically stimulating !
Other Advantages for Learning Music at Christensen's
- You learn in either small group classes or in individual lessons .. not large group classes !
- Christensen's are innovative in their approach to learning music and are continually implementing new ideas and material for the benefit of students.
- All students receive considerable individual care and attention.
- Christensen's are active in organising performance opportunities for students which includes our annual Student Gig where all students have an opportunity to perform for family and friends.
Location
Christensen's teaching studio is centrally located at Buderim and subsequently we have students coming to us from all over the Sunshine Coast.
Full teaching address: 'Alcooringa Centre' 176 Ballinger Road Buderim.
Please do not enquire at our teaching address ! All enquiries and bookings are done through our office (see contact page).
Enrolment Basis
Most lessons are booked on a terms commitment or for the remainder of a term. However casual lessons can be arranged in certain circumstances. (eg an adult shift worker)
Fees
See relevant pages for fee details. (see links below)
Term 1 2012 commences from Monday 23rd January. Yes you can enrol during a current term !
Click here for full Information on :
'Discovering Musical Instruments' Classes Instrument Classes & Tuition
Enrolment Conditions:
- Term fees are payable in full on or before commencement of lessons. (unless prior arrangements have been made)
- Refunds are not given for non-attendance or completion of a term. However if a student is unable to make it to a lesson we may be able to give a catch-up lesson if a suitable time becomes available within that week, but this is not guaranteed.
