Instrumental Music Program

Extra-curricular Activities - Instrumental Music Program

Operating since 2009, the BNPS Instrumental Music Program provides high quality extra-curricular music education. We offer weekly lessons for a variety of instruments and create a fun environment in which students can build a solid foundation for ongoing musical development. Most importantly, we pass on the joy of playing a musical instrument. The program operates within the school facilities and timetable but is administered independently with a small team of highly qualified, dedicated and passionate tutors.

Instruments Offered
Piano (Prep +, private or duo lessons)
Recorder (Prep +, a fantastic introduction to music and a stepping stone to other woodwind instruments)
Flute (Year 1+)
Drums (Prep +)
Acoustic Guitar (Prep +)
Electric Guitar (Year 2 +, private tuition only for students with at least 1 year experience)
Ukulele (Prep +)
Clarinet (Year 2+)
Saxophone (Year 3+)
Trumpet (Year 2+)
Violin (Year 2+) – from 2020
Our Music Tutors

All tutors are multi-instrumentalists with considerable teaching and performing credit.

Simon Lindsay – Program Administration & Guitar/Ukulele/Brass Tutor

Having trained classically on Trumpet since the age of 10, Simon began his teaching career in 2001. He has taught Brass in a variety of Primary Schools and private institutions throughout Melbourne. Since 2004, Simon has incorporated a Pop and Rock focus with Guitar and Ukulele. Simon began music tutoring at BNPS in 2008 and the following year, along with his sister Katherine, took over management and administration of the Instrumental program. He is the primary contact for all guitar, ukulele, trumpet and drum enrolments. Simon brings a wealth of musical knowledge and passion to his teaching. His tutoring style is energetic and caters to the individual needs and abilities of students. Along with his teaching experience Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Monash University 2005). His performance credits include regular gigs at Melbourne venues, Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Rock Festivals and the Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Erica Tucceri – Woodwind & Piano Tutor

Having trained at the Victorian College of the Arts in both the classical and contemporary music streams, Erica Tucceri holds an Honours Degree in Music Performance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music and Improvisation) and has over six years teaching experience, specializing in flute, recorder and keyboard. She currently teaches as part of the Child’s Play Music Program, Sholem Aleichem College alongside a private teaching studio. Erica caters her lessons and materials to the learning needs of each student and keeps lessons fun, lively and engaging with a variety of repertoire to foster student motivation. She focuses on developing key techniques week to week, assisting students in building a structured practice regime to ensure they continue to develop and enjoy their playing.

Inna Kabrovski – Piano

Inna has been teaching music since the early 2000s in both the AMEB and Suzuki methods. She has several music diplomas through Monash and ATMusa. Inna is currently teaching at Monash University (specialising in music theory and ear training), Villa Musika and through her own studio. Inna brings her wealth of experience to the team for 2025.

Chie Matsuyama – Piano

Chie holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Osaka and Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas of Education from Monash University. She also has achieved the highest level in “Yamaha Performance Skills”. Chie has been teaching piano lessons since 1997 with positions at Mentone Girls Grammar and the Yamaha Music School. She is well versed in the AMEB exams and after a few years raising her children is thrilled to be back teaching.

Paolo Coladonato – Drums

Paolo is currently in his 3rd year studying at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music in the Jazz and Improvisation course. Paolo plays in several Melbourne based bands ranging from soul, funk, Jazz quartets to country. Paolo has been teaching privately for several years and is excited to join the team at BNPS to pass on his musical passions to the students.
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