AliJay Music

“I’ve known Ali since 2002 as someone who has always enhanced, challenged and furthered my understanding of music. She was my second piano teacher and, in contrast to the first, inspired me to want to learn this instrument. Ali saw and met my needs and abilities where I was at. She nurtured the desire I had to go further in my music, taking me right through school from year 2 to year 12 with lessons and examinations, further advising me as I completed my bachelor of music in university, also. Ali is a faithful and devoted teacher who shows her support for her students on many levels. Her teaching approach isn’t exclusive of musical style, ability or even a student’s personality. She will always be committed to bettering and broadening a person’s understanding of music from a holistic perspective. Ali’s comprehensive knowledge and background in music allows her to create realistic goals and have healthy expectations for a student as they learn. She maintains a firm, but gentle approach to teaching, making sure the student is understanding the skills being imparted to them. Not only in private lessons does Ali excel, but also in the classroom. Ali successfully ran the music program of a private school from 2002(?)-2006, teaching Kindergarten to year 6. I learnt under her instruction in the classroom from 2003-2006. She provided us with learning experiences which simulated real life music situations. My life is forever changed because of the opportunity I had to learn under Ali’s instruction. I strongly urge anyone who is considering undertaking this program to go for it. ”

Millie Mason, Piano and school student.

“I had the privilege of having Ali as my music teacher for about 10 years throughout primary and high school in a classroom setting as well as private lessons. She championed me, challenged me and empowered me to grow in my musical ability. She saw potential in me that I didn’t even know existed at that time. From a young age she inspired my heart for music because of her own passion for music and she cultivated a safe space to ensure that my passion and skillset would flourish. She is diligent and hardworking and will bring out the best in you. Ali will walk the journey with you, celebrating the wins, championing each step of progress you make. She is graced to do what she does, she has both the heart and skill set to make your learning journey unique, fun and fulfilling. One thing I’d say of Ali is I ALWAYS felt believed in and I could not recommend her enough for any young person wanting to grow in their musical ability.”

Monique Heather, Piano and school student

“Whenever I hear the song ‘somewhere over the rainbow’, I am taken back to the four walls of the room in which the ever-gracious Ali empowered me to use my voice and harness my raw musicality. Ali kept a picture of a rainbow on her walls which stated ‘The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won’t wait while you do the work.’ I was a student who struggled to see the rainbow for the rain. I had every passion and desire to excel at my craft with little focus or motivation to put in the practice to get there. Ali recognised this and encouraged me to find my strengths and passions, pushing me to be the best musician possible whilst bearing witness to the traits that made me, me. Ali has fostered a love and deep respect for musicality in many other students I know, and I certainly would not be the confident vocalist I am without the years of piano and vocal lessons I was fortunate to receive. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone hoping to engage a patient, persistent, and eminent teacher.”

Penny Coulter, Piano & vocal student

“Ali's passion and enthusiasm for music and musical therapy is infectious. Ali is able to bring out the multifaceted sides of music through different styles from classical, to jazz to lyrical. My love and appreciation for music and self confidence definitely blossomed through the love that Ali showed me as I was growing up learning piano and voice.”

Erin Waller, Piano Student