Play better. Move better. teach better.

I help motivated pianists and piano teachers develop stronger technique, deeper musical understanding and greater confidence through expert piano and music lessons, the Taubman Approach and practical pedagogy training.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE?

PIANO LESSONS

For motivated pianists who want to play at a higher level.

Develop stronger technique, musical understanding, performance confidence and the skills to solve problems independently.

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Teacher training

For pianists who want to teach better and get qualified.

Develop practical teaching skills, deepen your pedagogy and repertoire, and work towards recognised qualifications and professional accreditation.

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Taubman Approach

For pianists facing tension, pain or technical limitations.

Learn more coordinated ways of moving at the piano so difficult passages can become freer, easier and more reliable. Resolve pain, tension and other challenges.

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About Anthony

Anthony van den Broek seated at a grand piano
ABOUT ANTHONY

Inner West Piano is the music studio of pianist Anthony van den Broek. Anthony is an AMEB piano examiner, a performer of solo and chamber music and is in demand to give lectures and masterclasses both in Australia and in the USA.

Anthony is a Certified Practitioner of the Taubman Approach for Piano, and is the only member of the Golandsky Institute (USA) faculty who teaches the Approach in Sydney. His students consistently receive the highest grades in AMEB examinations including AMusA and LMusA examinations. 26 students have successfully completed diplomas in the last 5 years alone.

Anthony’s students have been awarded first places in competitions and eisteddfods, achieved Band 6 in Music 1 and 2 subjects and have successfully auditioned for the Conservatorium High School, Sydney Conservatorium of Music and entrance to other tertiary institutions.

Anthony currently mentors several piano teachers, is Pedagogy Lead at the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, Founder and Head Lecturer at the Institute of Music Pedagogy Australia, and has lectured on and prepared many teachers for their CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA diplomas.

FAQs

  • Anthony is a highly experienced and gifted teacher with a proven track record of helping his students achieve their best.

    Anthony is an expert in music performance, interpretation and piano technique. Combining these aspects gives his students the edge they need to succeed.

    Anthony takes a personalised approach for each student and customises his lessons for the quickest pathway to success.

    Anthony is a senior AMEB Examiner and adjudicator and is able to give his students a special insight that allows them to succeed at the highest levels.

  • Students describe greater technical freedom, renewed confidence and the satisfaction of playing music they once thought was beyond them. They also value practical solutions to difficulties and a clearer sense of how to practise.

    Some describe overcoming persistent tension and returning to pain-free playing after pain had disrupted their musical lives. If you’re struggling with discomfort or rebuilding your playing after a serious injury, their experiences may be particularly relevant to you.

    Read their stories on the Testimonials page.

  • A groundbreaking approach that provides a solid technical foundation. It has helped literally thousands of pianists overcome technical and musical limitations as well as cure playing-related injuries, pain, technical dysfunction and other issues.

  • Not at all! A solid technical foundation is needed for every student and Anthony incorporates the Approach into every lesson with students of all levels, right from the beginning. With this technical foundation, great music making is possible. As Rachmaninov said: “There is no interpretation without technique”.

  • If you are looking for success, the first step is acquiring a decent instrument. This means an acoustic piano is absolutely essential. As a last resort, a high level digital keyboard with weighted keys and a concert grand action may be used at first. However, progress and technical acquisition will be slower, and it will be essential to upgrade to an acoustic piano within the first two years. This is a non negotiable part of taking lessons with Anthony.

  • For young beginners, lessons are 45 minutes in length and include practical, theory and other musical instruction. This expands to 60 minute lessons at an appropriate level. Some parents who are motivated for their children to progress extremely rapidly may enrol their child in two lessons per week.

  • Anthony teaches young students who are total beginners, but is currently not taking on any adult beginner students. Beginner students must be supported by parents in their practise at home. This is essential if you expect progress.

  • Yes. Anthony prepares students for AMusA and LMusA, DipABRSM and LRSM, ATCL, LTCL and FTCL examinations in piano performance, theory of music, harmony and counterpoint as well as AT/CT and LTMusA teaching diplomas.

Reviews from Students

  • ★★★★★  5 / 5

    “I couldn’t be happier with the progress my son has made under Anthony’s guidance. In just a short time, his skills have improved significantly. Anthony’s ability to capture my son’s attention during lessons is remarkable. He also provides effective solutions when my son faces difficulties. Thanks to Anthony, my son has gained confidence, has placed first in several competitions and completed several grades each with A+ and A level awards. Anthony is a thorough teacher who hasn’t skipped any steps and my son has done really well as a result. We’re incredibly grateful for his exceptional teaching.” —Fay F, parent of seven year old, Grade 4 piano

  • ★★★★★ 5 / 5

    “I sought out Anthony after reading about the Taubman Approach, having been unable to play for 25 years because of debilitating pain in my wrists and arms. Four years later, I’m amazed by the progress I’ve made. I can now play with far greater ease and fluency, tackle increasingly challenging repertoire, and most importantly, play without pain. Anthony is a wonderful teacher: kind, down-to-earth, patient and exceptionally generous with his knowledge. When something isn’t working, he always finds another way to explain it, whether through a different movement, metaphor or piece of music. I feel incredibly lucky to be learning from him. I now have every confidence that I have a future as a pianist, and I’m excited to discover just how far I can go.” —Fiona H, adult student, Grade 7 piano

  • ★★★★★ 5 / 5

    “I got a lot of relief from seeing doctors and physios and taking a rest, but unfortunately when I played, the pain would immediately return. After a few short lessons, I was able to establish a new relationship with the piano. Sitting at the right height for one, and then learning to move in a coordinate, pain free way by retraining and addressing how I played scales and arpeggios with total freedom and much greater speed. A revelation! Another breakthrough was working on my improvisations, and coming up with strategies that released the musical ideas I had wanted to express. I’m playing gigs again and am totally pain free. The Taubman approach has opened a world of possibilities. I can recommend Anthony to get you out of pain, playing again, and then realising your full musical potential.” —Ed B, jazz concert pianist

  • ★★★★★ 5 / 5

    “I am an older student who has been learning the piano with Anthony for a number of years.

    Anthony is an outstanding pianist and experienced teacher. He has a huge knowledge of music and piano technique. He tailors the lessons to my needs and interests, as well as being patient and encouraging. He has a great ability to communicate and demonstrate what is required when studying particular pieces of music.

    I always look forward to my lessons and would not hesitate to recommend Anthony for his professionalism and passion for teaching the piano to students of all ages.”

    —Ken G, adult student

  • ★★★★★ 5 / 5

    “I truly value every lesson I have with Anthony. He offers me detailed practical solutions to my technical problems as well as considered advice on performance and interpretation of the works I’m studying and invaluable suggestions for improving my practice. I’m a mature-age student without a strong music theory background and I really appreciate his patience and persistence. I come away from each lesson with renewed inspiration. I am now playing pieces I never thought I could manage.”

    —Diane P, adult student

  • ★★★★★  5 / 5

    “We are so grateful to have found Anthony as our children’s piano teacher. Anthony has been teaching two of our children, and soon to teach the third! Anthony is a committed, talented and professional piano teacher. Our children not only love their piano lessons but have made remarkable progress in a short time. We couldn’t recommend Anthony more.”

    —Aneta C, parent

  • ★★★★★ 5 / 5

    “Anthony is a highly skilled and wonderful teacher. He has facilitated great growth in all aspects of my playing, particularly on a technical level through the Taubman Approach.

    Passages that have been hard to navigate and uncomfortable to play have become fluid – sounding and feeling remarkably better. Anthony’s dedication and generosity of expertise encompass every lesson.

    I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to have lessons with him.”

    —Leonie Cohen, Associate Diploma Jazz Studies (Sydney Conservatorium)

FOR PIANO TEACHERS

TEACH BETTER. GET QUALIFIED. achieve accreditation.

Grand piano with sheet music and books on pedagogy, repertoire, lesson planning and assessment

Enrolments are now open for the first 2027 cohort of the 10-week Piano Pedagogy Course, with 50 hours of tuition included.

Many piano teachers build their teaching from their own lessons, trial and error and scattered professional development. That can leave you unsure whether you are teaching as effectively as you could, what skills you may be missing, or how to turn your experience into recognised professional credentials.

This course gives you a clear, practical framework for better teaching through pedagogy, lesson planning, repertoire, technique, interpretation and assessment.

By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your teaching practice, progressed towards professional accreditation, and be better prepared for success in the CTMusA and ATMusA teaching diplomas.

First cohort: Limited places for 40 teachers · Year-long payment plans · Scholarships available

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If you are the parent of a motivated child or an adult pianist who wants to make meaningful progress in your playing, contact me by clicking the button below and tell me a bit about yourself, your playing, experience and goals.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for exceptionally talented and dedicated students upon successful audition.

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