About Inner West Piano

Inner West Piano is the private music studio of Anthony van den Broek (BMus, AMusA (Pianoforte), DipABRSM (Pianoforte), LRSM (Pianoforte), AMusA (Theory: Harmony and Counterpoint)

Anthony has been providing quality lessons to students in Sydney for the past 25 years. Anthony is an active solo performer, chamber musician and cabaret artist. He is in demand as a lecturer, for masterclasses, as an accompanist and performance coach and is an examiner with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB).

His students consistently receive the highest grades in their examinations, achieve 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 has prepared many teachers for their CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA diplomas. Anthony is the only member of the Golandsky Institute who teaches the Taubman Approach in Sydney, Australia.

TESTIMONIALS

Reviews From Students

★★★★★ 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 come roaring back.

After a few short lessons with Anthony, 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 with much greater speed. That was a revelation!

The real breakthrough was working on my improvisations, and coming up with strategies that unlocked the musical ideas I had wanted to express. I’m playing more gigs, to great review, and am totally pain free. The Taubman technique has opened a Pandora’s box of excitement and possibilities. I cannot recommend Anthony more to get you out of pain, playing again, and then realising what is truly possible as a musician.

Edward W

Jazz pianist

I sought out Anthony as a piano teacher after reading about the Taubman Approach and bein unable to play for 25 years due to debilitating pain in my wrists and arms.

After a year of lessons I am amazed by the progress I have made. With each new element of the technique, I am able to play with greater ease and fluency and tackle increasingly challenging repertoire, all without pain. I am learning that playing should never feel uncomfortable or difficult — the Taubman Approach offers a solution to every musical and technical challenge!

Anthony is a really wonderful teacher. He is kind, down-to-earth, and generous with his time, knowledge and music. He is exceptionally patient and has met my moments of frustration with optimism, persistence and creativity — if something isn’t sinking in then he’ll find another way, be it through a different movement, a different metaphor or a different piece of music. I feel incredibly lucky to be learning from Anthony — I have every confidence now that I have a future as a pianist and I’m excited to discover just how far I can go.

★★★★★ 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 & Glenn 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)

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