PETER - Key Persons
An experienced teacher with an abundance of talent...I learnt very fast with Peters help!!!
Peter came and played at the Residential Nursing Home I work at.The residents absolutely loved him.He played all their old time favourite songs and also played songs from different cultures of the residents- putting smiles on their faces and even bringing one man from Austria to tears when he played a song from his country.When he finished, he went around and said hello to each and every resident. Such a lovely man.Highly recommend him.
We recently had Peter perform for the second time at our facility. What an incredible experience. Our residents were totally enthralled throughout the whole performance They were transported through the brilliance of Peters piano prowess on a musical "trip" of a lifetime. How honoured we all felt to have him at our "home". Our residents were humbled when Peter, afterwards graciously acknowledged THEM for coming to watch him play. Too many comments of praise to write. Thank you Peter, soo glad you are coming to us again!!!
Hi TheodoreThis is so awesome and amazingAm so excited I can now think of writing music I used to forge songs when I was young so may be I can start now with real piano!!!Thanks for the inspiration.
Extremely knowledgeable and helped me a lot, not just with my singing but also understanding the details of how and why we sing a certain way. He also helped me understand some music theory as well
Wonderful at teaching piano, vocals, and composition. Would definitely recommend his services
My two boys are have piano lessons with Peter. Peter has a passion for music and Piano, and we can feel that through his teaching. Peter is very patient with young kids and students with no previous music leaning experience. My sons enjoy Peter's teaching, and have made good progress.
Peter has astonishing talent teaching piano. At the first day I didn't expect he will gave bunch notes sheets, and piano theory books to borrow. It keeps me motivated and to learn at home. I might not a fast learner and Peter always find the way to teach in his style to make me understand the theory, and all piano techniques. It's been 7x times learn from the best (him). I believe essential to have piano teacher who has experiences in music industry. Never too late to learn piano, I'm adult, have full time job and Petre very helpful to make me feel non discourage and keep improving my piano skills. Thanks Pet for you teaching style, listening skill, and patient. There's always something in new every week.
Peter is pushing me and me makes him feel that someone believes in me.Peter and the team go above and beyond to ensure I succeed.
Petre is not only a wonderful pianist and composer, he is a wonderful piano teacher. I came to Theodore's School of Music as I had always wanted to learn to play the piano, but wasn't lucky enough to be exposed to the beautiful instrument as a kid. Deciding to take a trial lesson with Petre half a year ago has turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. Petre doesn't just teach music, he feels it, lives and breaths it - and as his student that truly is inspiring and it rubs off. Discovering the joy that playing the piano brings to my life has brought a tremendous amount of colour into my day. It has given me a new hobby that I am passionate about and will literally spend hours at the piano daily (as much time as life as a medical student allows...). If you're unsure about who you should approach, but want to learn the piano, or if you're into vocals, or you just simply love music, I whole-heartedly recommend you take Petre as your teacher. With him, you won't just learn to play music, you'll discover it, learn to love it, and be inspired to live better because of it.
l really recommend Peter for learning Piano, He is very expert in his job and my kids have learnt a lot during 3 terms.Especially my little five years son.He now knows how to play and read the notes.Peter is so patient and kind.
My three children age 6-14 have been attending Theodore's School of Music since November 2019. Both Diana and Peter are wonderful professionals and very supportive and enthusiastic in teaching music. I could not be happier for my children to keep learning at Theodore's School of Music.The fact that they can come to our house for private lessons definitely big bonus for us as working parents.
Diana provided a very professional service, is a great communicator and is highly skilled in all aspects of the music field.
I have only had a few sessions with Peter and have found his sessions to be wonderful and helpful! Peter has a very warm and welcoming energy, which comes through in his 1:1 sessions. I feel this is a very important quality in a teacher as it helps the student to feel comfortable and free to explore the voice! Peter has a rich musical background that traverses many cultural traditions, and this has been a huge inspiration for me as I love the diversity of various vocal cultures from around the world. Peter seems to have a natural ability to find the natural "colours" of the voice, and has a keen eye in applying techniques to bring richness to all areas of the voice. I have been loving my sessions with Peter, and always leave my session feeling uplifted and inspired! Thank you Peter! Also, Diana has been a pleasure to communicate with. She is kind and patient and I always feel supported by her amazing communication and commitment to this work. Thank you!!
Having previously heard Peter play and appreciating his talent as a pianist , I was nervous before my first lesson and reluctant to play piano for anyone after neglecting my practice for so long; however , Peter was well prepared with finger exercises and theory examples to take away and patiently helpful .His thorough knowledge and experience were reassuring and his manner encouraging and positive. I came away with plenty of strategies to develop and refine the pieces I'd had difficulty mastering . Thank you Peter!
My children started piano lessons with Peter in the middle of this year. As a previous piano teacher, I had quite high expectations and wanted a teacher who was able to teach good technique but also be patient and understanding given the pandemic and each of my children's different learning styles.Peter has met all of these expectations. He has provided lessons online (during early COVID days) and then later in my home, which has allowed me to continue working from home while my kids were learning. As a full time worker this has been amazing, as otherwise I would not have been able to take my children to lessons.During this first term both my children have learned to play piano with left and right hands, reading both treble and bass clef, and my daughter has been having some singing lessons as well. Peter has been very patient and modified his teaching style to accommodate each of my children's varying attention spans, talents, and interests. My daughter now runs and plays any piano she sees, and has become confident to sing in front of other people. My son sometimes plays till late at night to master a song he loves that Peter has gone to the trouble to find and listen to then notate for him (I don't think Yum Yum Hammerpaw from Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is a standard request!).Diana has been very prompt to reply to questions via email, and communicated about holidays, and provided bookings for my calendar when we have had zoom lessons. The monthly invoices are easier to budget for than paying a term upfront when swimming and other school bills are due.I have recommended Peter to my family and friends, due to his friendly nature, the skills my kids have developed, and his flexibility to provide lessons in my home. But mostly it's been a joy watching my children love playing the piano like I do.
Peter came to our Aged Care Facility to entertain the residents. WOW!! could he make the piano talk. Residents, visitors (and staff) were just so amazed and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Would highly recommend a performance from Peter to anyone.
Peter performed a mini concert for us at our CPSA - everyone was in awe and praised his talent - he played anything we requested. We were all impressed and surprised that he doesn't use sheet music at all - he plays everything from memory!
I am delighted with my son's confidence and the progress he has made since starting his piano lessons with Peter. My son is a beginner and Peter is very patient and supportive.I find Peter very encouraging, has a lovely manner and teaches to a very high standard.My son's progress has been amazing and his commitment to his lessons and daily practice is delightful to watch.
Peter has been teaching my two sons (9 & 12) for the past six months. He is extremely talented and very patient (especially with my challenging 9 year old). They have learnt so much and love their music. Highly recommended!
I found Peter to be an excellent singing teacher.As soon I sang a note he knew what key it was.Peter has vast knowledge of what he is teaching and anyone can can sing!I arrived on his door step with no knowledge of singing.Peter set me straight and got me headed in the right direction.I really looked forward to every up and coming lesson and I enjoyed the singing lesson even more.Everyone should give it a goAsAnyone with a voice can singPlease believe mePeter is fantastic teacher and really puts his heart and soul into everything he accomplishesA true gentleman and great mentorHope to return in the future for another singing lesson! Thanks very much to the Peter Theodore's School of MusicPeter Blackstock
Had the most special and empowering lessons with Peter. Not only was he super accommodating and encouraging, but from just 2 lessons I learnt an abundance of knowledge about the music world. Grateful to have connected with such a wonderful man with such incredible talent.
I have had the pleasure of working with Peter on multiple occasions and his talent and passion is constantly inspiring.
Peter is very helpful as I knew nothing of how play a single note,I have found Peter patient understanding-I have only had 3 lessons and I feel I have learnt a lot in that time, I am looking forward to more lesson starting in couple of weeks time
I was so nervous to sing, but Peter was very patient with me and made me feel safe enough to sing. He didn't rush me, but he gently encouraged me to work through my anxiety and nerves. I really enjoyed the time that I spent with Peter and he really helped me. Sophie.
What a breath of fresh air Peter is for Wollongong! A musical purist. I love his stories from working on TV shows and with celebrities. He inspires and builds my confidence. I love his honesty and bluntness. There are too many teachers claiming to be musical professionals and allowing their students perform and be embarrassed when they are clearly not ready. Peter is the real deal. Enough said.
We have taken our grandson and granddaughter to have lessons with Peter who was fabulous with them both. To say Peter talented is an understatement he is a true professional but also so understanding with difficult people. Peter humanity down to tee, his knowledge of music and singing PERFECT, I would recommend Peter to anyone who wants to learn music and singing. A true gentleman
Enjoying my lessons - great understanding of working with an older pupil - very flexible with the nature and mode of learning
My son started a trial lesson two months ago and he got some feedback and evaluation from Peter. That he is ready to start learning piano lessons. Its been about 8-10 classes now and my son is going quite well. He is improving his concentration and piano skill day by day. We are happy with Peter's experience on teaching, his piano skills and his patience on my son. Since I am able to attend the lesson with my son sometime so I am really happy that Peter and Diana communicate with me via email about my son's progress and providing suggestions on how to improve my son's piano skills.We are happy with Peter and Diana and we will recommend friends and family if they are interested in gaining music skills.
Job Titles:
- Doctor of Musicology and Academician of the National University of Music [2013]
Peter is booked at Uniting Elanora Shellharbour on a regular basis.His talent is extraordinary when he starts to play we are all in amazement.The residents absolutely love him and want him to play more and more .Peter is very polite and loves to have a chat and shake hands. Five star performance always.