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Hi everyone, I hope the new year is off to a great start! Term 1 bookings are now open; This term Simrat will continue to teach on Tuesdays and Fridays, if you would like to look at lessons on a different day with me in Toongabbie or online with either of us, please just get in touch. Term 1 dates are Jan 30 - Apr 13, and we will be closed for Easter from March 29th to April 1st. No lessons will be scheduled in that easter period, if your regular lesson falls on one of those dates you will simply not be charged. Student Concert - Save the Date! Our Term 1 Student Concert is set for April 7th, featuring two sessions at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Please note that there will be no concert at the end of Term 2, making this event an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their musical talents and share their passion with family and friends. While sign-ups aren't open yet, start thinking about if you'd like to participate, and stay tuned for updates. Wishing you all a very happy 2024, - Sarah C Music with Charlie Franglais Language Lessons

Hi everyone, I hope the new year is off to a great start! Term 1 bookings are now open; could you please let me know if you haven't already if you'd like to book in, and any scheduling requests you may have. This term Crystal will continue to teach on Thursday afternoons only, if you would like to look at lessons on a different day with a different teacher, please just get in touch. ​ Term 1 dates are Jan 30 - Apr 13, and we will be closed for Easter from March 29th to April 1st. No lessons will be scheduled in that easter period, if your regular lesson falls on one of those dates you will simply not be charged. ​ Student Concert - Save the Date! Our Term 1 Student Concert is set for April 7th, featuring two sessions at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Please note that there will be no concert at the end of Term 2, making this event an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their musical talents and share their passion with family and friends. While sign-ups aren't open yet, checkout the attached poster for details, start thinking about if you'd like to participate, and stay tuned for updates. ​ Wishing you all a very happy 2024! 🥳 ~ Apply for a creative kids voucher here: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-creative-kids-voucher ​

Greetings everyone! We're thrilled to announce our upcoming student concert on December 10th at 1pm and 2pm, at Wesley Church Castle Hill in the Friendship Room. To accommodate all performers, we have two separate sessions ensuring a cozy atmosphere and quick run times for the audience. We invite students of all levels to participate - performing not only hones your skills but also serves as a significant milestone and a great motivator for practice, especially for beginners! It's an invaluable opportunity to showcase students' talent and boost their confidence as an artist. To register, visit our student portal: https://www.musicwithcharlie.com.au/student-login and navigate to the 10th Dec, click on the session you wish to attend, and click register. Please then email the performer's name, chosen piece(s), composer(s), instrument(s), and any special requirements. Ticket sales will be available in advance only, to; Sarah Cherlin Acc 155827 Bsb 812 170 Performers attend for free, and audience members over 3 years old can attend for $10 each. Please ensure you have registered via the student portal and purchased your tickets by the 9th Dec, as we will not have the facilities to sell tickets at the door. For parking, access Wesley Church via Showground Road or Werthing Ave as shown below. We look forward to witnessing your outstanding performances and sharing a fantastic day of music together!

Zoe recently dazzled judges and audience alike at the annual Ryde Eisteddfod. She received feedback that praised her "terrific work in a solid performance", the judges also applauded her excellent stage presence. Maintaining a consistent tempo throughout her piece, and demonstrating solid intonation, she played the piece with musicality that truly resonated with the audience. For her second piece, Allegretto Moderato, Zoe received compliments for her impeccable presentation and her selection of this beautiful repertoire. The judges noted her excellent intonation again, and the development of her phrasing. Zoe's performance at the Ryde Eisteddfod was her first time in a competitive setting, and her dedication and passion for the violin were evident in every note she played. It's clear that she has a bright musical future ahead of her. The adjudicator comments reflect not only her current skill but also her potential for even greater achievements. With such dedication and talent, she is sure to continue making waves in music. Congratulations to Zoe on her outstanding performance and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this gifted violinist!

Congratulations to the extremely talented Lucie on her recent triumph at Ryde Eisteddfod! Lucie entered the character in costume vocal section and presented Alan Menken's "Part of your World" from The Little Mermaid. This was her debut performance and entry into any eisteddfod and and she came away with a Highly Commended on her very first try! This is wonderful news and testament to her beautiful voice, and of course very hard work and preparation. Special thanks to her wonderful singing teacher Emma at Maxx Music. Lucie will later present "My Favourite Things" from Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music in amplified vocal, as well as offering two pieces in the orchestral strings sections on viola; Theme by Brahms, and Étude en ré composed especially for her by myself and Cath, her strings teacher here at Music with Charlie. We wish you all the best for your upcoming performances Lucie, and commend you on a brave undertaking and gorgeous costume - what a fantastic start!

Hi all, term 3 bookings are now open for Cath, term dates are 17 July - 23 sept. She will be unavailable on Monday the 14th of August, if your lesson falls on this date you will automatically not be charged. If you haven't already could you please let me know if you'd like to book in, and also to request any changes, or if you're not continuing. Thanks, - Sarah

Hi all, term 3 bookings are now open for Simrat, term dates are 17 July - 23 sept. This term Simrat will be teaching on Tuesdays and Fridays, her Wednesday evenings are now unfortunately unavailable due to uni schedule change. We are also welcoming Harrison who will teach on Fridays, for those hoping for other days, I also teach in Toongabbie on a flexible schedule. Could you please let me know if you'd like to book in, and also to request any changes or if you're not continuing. Thanks - Sarah C Harrison - Guitar & Bass Harrison developed a passion for classical guitar and started playing in ensembles while he was in India. For the last three years his Guitar style has been more focussed on Blues, Rock & Roll and Folk. He started learning Blues at Sydney Conservatorium open academy and has completed his Trinity College of Music London grade 6 in Classical Guitar, as well as holding a Diploma in Music Performance (TAFE), & Abelton certification. He has been teaching in various schools since 2013, with students ages 5 and up. He takes great joy in maintaining a lively, entertaining and informative classroom, providing in-depth knowledge and passion for all the music he teaches.

Hi all, term 3 bookings are now open for Sarah H, term dates are 17 July - 23 sept. Could you please let me know if you'd like to book in, and also to request any changes or if you're not continuing. Sarah currently teaches Thursdays and Saturdays. We also have Matthew on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Crystal on Thursdays (waitlist only) at the same location, and myself upon request in Toongabbie. We finish up this term on the 1st of July, wishing you all a relaxing break! Thanks - Sarah

Hi all, term 3 bookings are now open for Matthew, term dates are 17 July - 23 sept. Could you please let me know if you'd like to book in, and also to request any changes or if you're not continuing. Matthew currently teaches Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. We also have Sarah H on Thursdays and Saturdays, Crystal on Thursdays (waitlist only) at the same location, and myself upon request in Toongabbie. We finish up this term on the 1st of July, wishing you all a relaxing break! Thanks - Sarah C

Congratulations everyone on a fabulous first half to 2023! To celebrate everyone's hard work we will be holding a student concert on the 10th of September at 1pm and 2pm at Wesley Church Castle Hill in the Friendship Room. There are 2 separate sessions so that we can have more room to fit everyone in this cosy venue, and nice quick run times for audience members. I encourage all students at every level to take part if they are at all interested, performance really develops you as an artist like nothing else - not to mention what a great milestone it is and an excellent motivator for practice! Registration is via the student portal; https://www.musicwithcharlie.com.au/student-login Simply navigate to the 10th of Sept, choose which session you wish to perform in, click register, click yes. There are limited spaces in each section so if you have a strong preference, do register sooner rather than later. Please let me know once you know what pieces you'll be presenting; - Student name as you would like to see it on the programme - Title(s) - Composer(s) - Instrument(s) - Special requirements Tickets To keep things running smoothly and efficiently, we will only be selling tickets by pre-purchase via the same banking details you use for lesson payments. This will limit delays at the door both at the start, and at changeover time. We will not be selling tickets at the door, please ensure you have purchased before the day. Performers are free, audience members over 3 years old will be $10 each. Please simply send $10 x the number of audience members you are bringing. I will have a door list on the day with the number of tickets pre purchased & what name they're under for fast entry. Parking There are several entry points and parking areas, with access via either Showground road or Werthing Ave. The address is 32-34 Showground Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154. Please be mindful not to park anyone in when choosing your space, this will be particularly important as we have people both arriving AND leaving at the midway point. I cannot wait to see all of your wonderful performances, and hope you have an amazing day!

Dear students and parents, I wanted to let you know about a wonderful opportunity to perform - this year's Ryde Eisteddfod. An eisteddfod is a Welsh tradition of competitive cultural festivals that celebrate the arts, including music, dance, and poetry. The Ryde Eisteddfod is a community-focused event that is beginner-friendly, so it's a great opportunity to showcase your musical talents and get some performance practice in. It is technically a competition, but I always recommend simply entering for the fun of it, to get a chance to go on stage and get some supportive feedback (the adjudicators are always lovely and very encouraging in my experience.) There are different categories based on age and repertoire, as well as "restricted" sections reserved for those who have never won a prize in that section before, so you can be guaranteed not to be up against any serial winners. The deadline is coming up soon, so don't miss your chance to participate. Here are the deadlines for each category: Dance: April 17 Instrumental: April 24 Speech: April 26 Seniors (50 Plus): April 27 Vocal: April 28 Here is a link to the dates likely for performance days; https://rydeeisteddfod.org/EISTEDDFOD/attachments/article/11/Dates%20for%20Ryde%20Eisteddfod~.pdf I am happy to guide anyone interested through the process; I can suggest appropriate sections for entry, and arrange enrolment, answer questions etc. The entry fees range from about $8 for most of the younger sections, and up to around the $15 /$20 mark for the older sections, sometimes a little more for sections where there are cash prizes. I hope you'll consider participating this year, or perhaps simply paying them a visit to watch and see what it's all about for future reference! Please let me know if you'd like any help or have questions. Cheers- Sarah

Hi everyone, Term 2 (26th April - 1st July) with Matthew is now open for enrolment. If you haven't already, please let me know if you'd like to book, and if you'd like any changes to scheduling. Matthew teaches on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday day times. I am also attaching our FAQ's and booking type options, please have a peruse at your leisure, as they are relevant to all bookings. ​ We are also welcoming the fantastic Sarah (not me, another one!) to the piano teaching team, who will be starting off with Saturdays, and adding Thursdays later in the term. Please see below for more info. ​ Thanks, - Sarah ​ Sarah - Piano Castle Hill Sarah is a supportive, enthusiastic, and creative piano teacher who covers a wide range of musical styles and teaching methods. Sarah has a BTEC National Diploma of Live Music Practice with Distinction (UK), and has been playing for over two decades. She is also a repertoire analyst with APRA AMCOS, making her incredibly well versed across all genres of music. With a background mainly in live performance and rock music, she endeavours to build both confidence and skill in others' musical journeys no matter their goals or what stage of life they are at. Sarah's main focus is demystifying the whole process of piano playing and music theory for her students. As a late starter herself, she has a firm belief that everyone has the ability to understand and play music without prior knowledge. One of her favourite things to do is explore different styles within piano music such as heavy metal, film and game scores. She encourages creativity in all her students and tailors lessons to each learner's unique ability and personality.