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Corrie Wade

Corrie Wade

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Piano

Piano

hand drawn piano

Corrie Wade

Corrie Wade

Corrie playing piano at retreat

Corrie and student

Corrie and student

Corrie teaching

Nine Locks

Nine Locks

9 Doors to Musical Mastery program

Corrie Wade

Corrie Wade

Enneagram workshop

Golden spiral

Golden spiral

Fibonacci in action

Corrie Wade

Corrie Wade

Outback with a portable piano

Sheet music

Sheet music

musical parchment

Unlock your Inner Pianist

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Welcome to CW Music Academy, where we offer enriching piano lessons for teenagers and adults alike.

Our academy caters to students of all levels, including beginners, through weekly one-on-one lessons and/or group classes.

Whether you choose to join us at our Academy in Coffs Harbour or prefer online lessons from anywhere in the world, we are dedicated to providing a transformative musical journey tailored to your unique needs. See below for more information.

"accelerated learning, musical hacks & ultra-creativity"

Simply Music

We are all deeply musical

Sound familiar?

Unlock Your Innate Musicality: A New Approach to Piano Mastery

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Have you ever felt like traditional piano lessons just didn’t work for you? Maybe you’ve thought to yourself:

  • "I didn’t get very far."

  • "It was too hard."

  • "I wasn’t talented enough."

  • "I just didn’t have what it took."

  • "I’m not very musical."

  • "I got bored doing endless scales and exercises."

If any of these sound familiar, you're not alone. Many have walked in your shoes, feeling blocked or disheartened by traditional, rigid teaching methods that don’t cater to individual learning styles or nurture inherent musicality.

Here at CW Music Academy, we believe that these frustrations stem not from a lack of ability on your part, but from outdated teaching methods that fail to unlock the musician within. We understand that everyone is deeply musical, and learning piano should be a joyous, rewarding journey—not a test of endurance.

Why Choose Our Program?

Our innovative piano program is designed for both beginners and those with prior experience who seek a fresh and fulfilling approach to music. Here’s what makes our method stand out:

  1. Personalized Learning: Forget one-size-fits-all lessons. Our curriculum adapts to your personal musical tastes, goals, and learning pace, ensuring that every session is engaging and tailored to your needs.

  2. Creative Freedom: We move beyond traditional drills and exercises. Instead, we explore music that inspires you, using creative exercises that make learning intuitive and fun.

  3. Holistic Development: Our approach integrates technique with emotional expression, allowing you to not only play music but to feel and understand it deeply, enhancing both your skills and your love for music.

  4. Supportive Environment: You’ll learn in a supportive atmosphere that celebrates progress and fosters confidence. Our community of learners and expert instructor makes your musical journey exciting and deeply rewarding.

  5. Continuous Enjoyment: From day one, you’ll find joy in every note you play. We ensure that each step of your musical path is enriching and enjoyable, making you look forward to every lesson.

If you’ve ever doubted your musical abilities or felt hindered by conventional lessons, let us rekindle your passion for piano. With us, you’ll discover that you are indeed musical, and that learning piano can be wonderfully easy and incredibly satisfying.

Embark on a Musical Journey That Resonates With Your Soul

Don’t let past frustrations define your musical future. Join us at CW Music Academy and experience the transformative joy of playing piano the way it was always meant to be: as an expression of your own unique spirit and creativity.

Take a journey toward Self-Mastery

9 DOORS to MASTERY program

The 9 Doors to Mastery program is a transformative journey designed to unlock the full potential of aspiring musicians and artists. Each door represents a unique path towards mastery, encompassing a holistic approach to creativity, fluency, and self-discovery.

 

From the Practical Musician's focus on foundations and daily routines to the Expressive Musician's emphasis on mood and emotion, and from the Unique Musician's exploration of creativity and soul to the Theoretical Musician's pursuit of knowledge and analytical understanding, the program offers a comprehensive framework for growth and development.

 

With its fusion of technical expertise, artistic exploration, and self-mastery principles, the 9 Doors to Mastery program empowers individuals to embrace their true artistic potential, inspiring them to reach new heights of excellence and fulfillment in their creative journey.

You can access the 9 Doors program via one-on-one coaching and/or via monthly workshops. Click here for more.

The Big Picture 
- one-on-one
- group classes
- workshops
- jams

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Upcoming Workshops

Chris

Life coach, musician, business owner

"I truly believe that the 9 Doors program is a paradigm shifting way of exploring and thinking about music. What Corrie has created is on the leading edge and steps us into new ways of thinking, feeling and approaching learning, music and even life. Corrie's ability to synthesise years worth of study and insight into these 9 core areas goes way beyond a neat system of categorising music and is more like entering a world of possibility."
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