2022 ACTKA Piano Competition Entries now open ACTKA’s Piano Competition will be running again this year after a break due to COVID interruptions. The competition will showcase the region’s most outstanding young pianists and present a varied program of Australian and other repertoire across three levels: Lower Intermediate (AMEB Grade 4 equivalent and below) Intermediate (AMEB Grades 5 to [...]

Join us for a practical and interactive afternoon of professional development with Susan Deas! Topics are relevant to all instrumental music teachers and include: Sight Reading Rehab Playing by ear Curating students’ musical libraries Susan Deas (M.Mus., B.Mus., B.A., A.Mus.A, MMTA) is a professional musician, lecturer and teacher. She has been teaching piano for over twenty years, [...]

  REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN: ACTKA STUDENT CONCERT  When: Sunday 28th May, 1pm and 3pm Where: North Belconnen Uniting Church, 30 Conley Dr, Melba Cost: $5 per performer OR $10 per family (for 2 or more performers) Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CGVHT Registrations open: 26th March Registrations close: 7th May Students of all ages and levels are welcome to take this [...]

  ACTKA PIANO COMPETITION SEPTEMPBER 16TH 2023 ACTKA PIANO COMPETITION September 16th 2023After a highly competitive 2022 Competition showcasing ACT’s most outstanding student pianists, we are pleased to announce details for ACTKA’s 2023 Piano Competition. This year, performer, educator and researcher, Jeanell Carrigan, will be joining us as our adjudicator. EXTENDED! Registration closes 11:59 on [...]

BOOK NOW for this very special CANBERRA edition of Pizza, Pinot and Pedagogy with Samantha Coates, raising funds for families affected by recent floods & fires. Supported by the ACT Keyboard Studio & Greenaway Studio. Exciting news for Canberra pianists! Samantha Coates is bringing her brilliant Pizza, Piano, Pedagogy event to Canberra! Entry is free [...]

Join us for a special masterclass with eminent concert pianists Dr. Edward Neeman and Dr. Stephanie Neeman. Edward and Stephanie are internationally recognised performers and educators, and together they are also a highly acclaimed piano duo team https://neemanpianoduo.com/ Cost: Performer grade 2-4 | $50 Performer grade 5+ | $60 Audience members are welcome! Please book [...]

Apply by 25 March 2024 https://docs.google.com/.../1-YwWHbZ8HMMN8NgV.../viewform... The ACT Keyboard Association is committed to equipping and empowering teachers to develop their skills and build successful careers by providing high quality piano tuition to the next generation of pianists. We are proud to announce that we are offering several scholarships to attend the upcoming Australasian Piano Pedagogy [...]

  ACTKA Student Concert June 1, 2024 Concert 1 @ 1:00pm OR 2:45pm Calling our student performers! Our next student concerts are happening SOON on Saturday June 1. Students of all ages and levels are welcome to take this opportunity to perform among family and friends. Performers can choose ONE concert to perform at either [...]

We are delighted to announce that this year's ACT Keyboard Association Piano Competition will be held on Saturday 21 September 2024 at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture Chapel, Charles Sturt University. We are also honoured and beyond thrilled to announce that our adjudicator this year will be the internationally renowned concert pianist Jayson Gillham who has also served on [...]