Pieter Bos

Hamilton

Piano Lessons | Keyboard Lessons | Artist development, Aural Lessons, Ensemble Coaching, Song Writing Workshops, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, Jazz Improvisation Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring, Online Lessons

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• Qualifications: B.Mus, B.Sc, Dip.Teach, Dip. ABRSM (Jazz)
• Pricing: Beginners $40; Jazz and advanced $90 per hr. See detail below. Block Lesson Discounts Available!!
• Styles: Classical, Modern, Pop, Blues, Latin, Jazz Specialist, Exam Preparation.
• Suitability: 6 + Beginners to Advanced

Bio

Taking Students For 2026!    Ph: 021 2056473

My philosophy of teaching is all music learning should be fun!

Be playing a few songs, OR, following a long-term path to understanding melody, harmony and rhythm, I encourage students to develop their own musical journey, while foster good habits that promote creativity and technical skill.

All Styles Taught:   1. Beginners  (Parents welcome!).  2. Popular and modern.  3. Trinity/Royal Schools exams. 4. Jazz theory & improvisation. 5. Piano and Vocal Accompanying skills.  6. NCEA and University  preparation.

My teacher training qualification and school experience has allowed me to structure and plan lessons effectively and in order to achieve the different learning goals of each student.

Schedule lessons as you like / fees   

Everyone’s requirements are different.  Younger students prefer weekly half hour lessons, while adults often request flexible fortnightly longer lessons. Please discuss. Happy to tailor make.!

Fees: 

Beginners / Children: Pay as you go: $40 per 30min lesson. Block of 10 x 30min lessons: $390   OR  10 x 40min lessons:  $500.   Try my introductory first lesson special: $55 for 45 mins – to see how you like it! Please call to discuss what your after!

Jazz / Modern / Advanced  (suitable for adults and those with music knowledge). Pay as you go: $90 per 1 hour lesson.  Block of  6 x 1 hr lessons: $520.  Try my  introductory first lesson special to understanding harmony and chords!: $100 for 75 mins – to see how you like it!  Please call to discuss what your after!

Teaching / Performance Experience     

Pieter has over 30 years of teaching & international performance experience. From 1996 – 2002 he performed & taught extensively in Wellington. Teaching included private tuition, school itinerant teaching, jazz, rock and improvisation workshops, children’s group keyboard and adult education classes. From 2003 to 2010 – he performed extensively on cruise lines. From 2011 – 2015  Pieter performed as a solo piano/vocal entertainer for Hyatt Hotels – Asia.  Since his return to NZ, Pieter has dedicated his time to private music and school teaching and continues to perform around Waikato & NZ.

Teaching Info

Lessons  Contain:   Fun Repertoire! Ear Training, Sight Reading & Musicianship. All students learn technical and reading skills & some theory principles for practical use in basic composition or improvisation. Pieter’s diverse performance and teaching experience has given him the ability to teach a wide range of styles effectively to all ages with loads of enthusiasm!

Beginners & Children:  Require a little more guidance and direction. My goal is to foster musical enjoyment in young students. Individual piano & keyboard classes start around age 6 and are highly interactive. Parents always welcome. Along with learning chosen songs, students develop reading, listening and basic creative skills.

Specialty Jazz, Blues, Pop lessons:  These classes are for those with a some prior music or piano. Theses focus on different styles, history, including Jazz harmony, (chord-scale relationship for reading / improvisation).  You will learn to compose & improvise simple tunes & ideas and interpret to play from ‘leadsheets’ (chords, bass & melody). After a series of lessons students will gain skills to play, interpret jazz blues or pop tunes.                                              

Please call to chat about your specific musical requirements!  
Ph: 021 2056473   pjbosman@hotmail.com