Your piano teacher
Level Up Piano is owned and operated by Brisbane based pianist Ben van Jole. Ben began learning piano at the ripe old age of 4, sparking a lifelong obsession with music. Ben completed AMEB exams at a young age providing solid foundations before joining ensemble groups in high school.
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He went on to complete a tertiary level Bachelor of Jazz Performance and continues to support young, aspiring musicians in a variety of schools and universities around Brisbane.
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He is an active member in the live music scene in Brisbane, regularly playing at a number of small and large venues. Ben is a diverse and flexible musician trained to perform in a variety of musical settings including jazz and blues, classical, contemporary and pop, originals, big bands, metal, house and lo-fi.
To see what performances Ben has coming up, check out the ‘What’s coming up’ page! (coming soon)
Education and Qualifications
Ben holds a Bachelor of Jazz Performance, a current blue card and has been teaching professionally for over a decade. He has worked in schools providing students with tuition, as well as accompanying choirs and conducting ensembles. Additionally, Ben has taught jazz at a university level as a private instrument teacher for Jazz Music Institute.
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He routinely attends personal development workshops such as the annual Essentially Ellington, Voices of Birralee, AMEB special events and APRA/AMCOS discussions.
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My Philosophy
Whether you're a complete beginner with big dreams or an experienced player looking to expand upon your existing knowledge, I utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to help my students achieve their goals.
We are all at different stages in our musical development and have different aspirations when it comes to music. Therefore, I tailor each session to the unique interests and abilities of each of my students. Here are examples of goals students have come to me with:
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- Playing jazz and how to improvise
- Preparing and completing a music exam
- Pop piano and accompaniment
- Classical repertoire and how to sight read