School of Music – Piano, Composition, & Singing Lessons (Wollongong & Illawarra)
School of Music – Piano, Composition, Singing
Theodore’s School of Music was established in 2017 and is founded and directed by Peter ‘Theodore’ Teodorescu and Diana Teodorescu.
We are proud to be the Number 1 choice of school and tuition in the Wollongong & Illawarra region in piano, vocal coaching/singing, music composition, and music theory. We teach both children and adults, from skill levels of beginner to professional artists.
Peter moved from Romania in 2017 and brings his International performance and touring experience, along with his vocal coaching of celebrities for television series to the Wollongong region.
Diana grew up in Wollongong and moved to Sydney to study Pure Mathematics at the University of Sydney. After graduation, she joined software development teams in Information Technology working on complex backend system projects for blue chip companies such as Macquarie Bank, Westpac Institutional Bank, and E*TRADE Australia (now ANZ Share Investing).
Together they form the left and right brain of Theodore’s School of Music.
Working on teams with TV personalities, entertainers, and television crews means that Peter brings real life experience to Wollongong’s local theatres, developing pianists, artists and performers.
He has been the vocal coach for TV personalities, entertainers and stage performers including X Factor and The Voice contestants.
Peter was the musical advisor and vocal coach on the ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar’ TV series [2011 – 2016]
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Areas of Study
Piano & Singing
Piano - All Levels
Learn to play with scores or by ear
Piano Lessons for Children
Nurturing the enjoyment of playing the piano by learning to play their favourite music. (Also composition)
Singing/Vocal - Adults & Children
Singing technique, stage performance preparation, vocal health. Singing in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Russian
Music Theory & Solfege
Learning the rules of music
Singing for Professional Artists
Preparing for auditions (XFactor, The Voice), or for musical roles.
Theory of Instruments
Learning the principles of music arrangements
AMEB Examination Preparation
Piano & Voice - All AMEB Levels, AMusA, LMusA (Musicology, Orchestration and Arrangement, Harmony and Counterpoint)
How to Read Sheet Music
Finally learn how to read and follow sheet music for any instrument(s)
Composition & Transcription
Sibelius for Music Composition
Learn how to use industry leading music composition software
Original Music
Creation of original music for professional artists
Learn to Compose Your Own Music
Create your own sheet music, or have your original music transcribed by ear to sheet music
Digital Audio Workstation
Creation of audio tracks (instrumental) or backing tracks
AVID - Industry Leading Tools
Creation of audio tracks (instrumental) or backing tracks
LOGIC PRO
Creation of audio tracks (instrumental) or backing tracks
Sheet Music & Arrangements
MUSICNOTES.COM Arrangements
Sheet music arranged by Peter available for purchase on musicnotes.com
String Quartet Arrangements
Orchestration
Learning the principles of music arrangements
Backing Tracks - Film & Theatre
Creation of backing tracks for theatre, musicals, or film
Performance
Piano Accompaniment
THEO AND RULE (Duo)
Fresh new piano/vocal duo
Musical Direction for Theatre
Musical Direction for Bands
Weddings
Wedding ceremony music for the special walk down the aisle, and first bride and groom dance music
Wedding Music
Choose from 100s of weddings songs played in any style or genre
Trusted Wedding & Event Pianist
Featured on easyweddings.com.au
Private & Corporate Functions
Piano performances for special events
School MasterClasses
Our new MasterClass series created and designed for Kindergarten to Year 8 school students, and held within the 10 week school term at your local school.
David has held exams and taught in four countries and has an international student roster.
Since 2017, Australia is extremely fortunate to have recently acquired David as an International specialist in Guitar Education.
We highly recommend DJP Teachingto all new and existing guitar students.
Choosing the right teacher from the beginning is important to help you reach your full potential. They will not only be a teacher to you, they will be a mentor. Music tuition impacts all areas of your life. Find the right mentor to speed up the learning process (even if you are learning for fun). Find a teacher that has a strong history and has a strong experienced background.
You are paying for your lessons, so go the extra mile to research your teacher and ask lots of questions.
Guitar Students
Children
Music education is a fundamental part of a childs development and affects IQ, emotional development, cognitive processes and creativity.
Teenagers
The teen years are especially important as the main developmental influences shift from family to peer group.
Adults
There are programs for adults and seniors where music can be a perfect antidote to the pressures of daily life.
Groups
The benefits of group lessons are substantial. A peer learning environment can foster methods of exploration to innovate and test ideas.
Guitar Instruments & Technology
Acoustic Guitar
This is a steel-stringed instrument, typically but not always played unamplified.
Classical Guitar
This is a nylon-stringed instrument typically used to perform classical style music.
Jazz Guitar
This musical style combines challenging chordal accompaniment with lead improvisation rooted in the early band music of the 20th century.
Ukulele
This four-stringed member of the lute family is a 19th-century Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese ‘machete’.
Rock Guitar
This four-stringed member of the lute family is a 19th-century Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese ‘machete’.
Electric Guitar
Uses one or more pickups to convert the vibration of its strings into electrical signals.
Irish Tenor Banjo
This is a four-stringed banjo typically used in Celtic music.
Mandolin
This is a small, eight-stringed instrument of the lute family, typically used in folk, bluegrass and Celtic music.
Bass Guitar
This usually has four metal strings over a solid body. Although mostly amplified, acoustic basses are easily obtainable.
Acoustics
Music Technology
Music Theory
These are designed specifically for the guitar music theory student
David J Powderly is the director & founder of DJP Teaching. He is a professional guitar teacher and music examiner for the Registry of Guitar Tutors and London College of Music – one of the world’s most respected music exam boards.
David has held exams and taught in four countries and has an international student roster.
