Inner City & CBD
Locations
Music Lessons in the Inner City and CBD
Teachers in Ultimo, Surry Hills, Redfern, Waterloo and the city itself, with lessons close to where you live, work or study.
Lessons in the Heart of Sydney
Our inner city teachers are based in Surry Hills, Ultimo, Darlington, Redfern, Sydney, Waterloo and Woolloomooloo. Most of those suburbs are a short trip from Central Station, which makes it easy to fit a lesson around work or study, or to meet at a nearby studio.
Because the city is compact, travelling teachers can reach a lot of students in a day. Nine teachers are based here, and seven of them say in their profiles that they travel to students. They include Red, Luciano, Revi and Greer.
Where Students and Musicians Meet
The city is the centre of Sydney’s music scene, and it shows in the teachers. Red and Sophia are both studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Greer is a soul and jazz vocalist who won Best Vocalist at the 2025 National Rockquest Finals. Alexey is a concert pianist who was a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
That mix of working musicians and students means you can choose between young, current players with up-to-date repertoire and experienced performers with decades on stage.
Teaching in Apartments
Many inner city students live in apartments, so noise is a real consideration. Your teacher can help you choose and set up a practice routine that suits shared walls. Digital pianos with headphones, electric guitars and quieter practice gear are all common solutions. Rates here run from $70 to $120 an hour.
If you need a bigger instrument or a dedicated space, studio lessons are an option. Prefer to stay in? Read about online lessons and lessons at your home. We also have a page for saxophone lessons in the inner city.
Teachers Based in the Area
Eight of our nine inner city teachers are shown here, with suburb, rate and instruments on each card.
Red
Ultimo · $70/hr
Ableton, Songwriting, Composition & Music Theory
Ableton and songwriting. Studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Luciano
Woolloomooloo · $70/hr
Piano
Piano and composition. Teaches online and in person.
Revi
Sydney · $80/hr
Piano & Cello
Piano and cello. ABRSM Piano Grade 8 with Distinction.
Greer
Redfern · $90/hr
Singing
Soul and jazz vocalist. Best Vocalist at the 2025 National Rockquest Finals.
Oles
Surry Hills · $90/hr
Guitar
Guitar tutor with over 25 years of professional performing and teaching.
Jamie
Ultimo · $110/hr
Cello
Cello since age 4. ATCL and DipABRSM, both with Distinction.
Sophia
Darlington · $110/hr
Trumpet
Trumpet. Studying a Bachelor of Jazz Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Alexey
Surry Hills · $120/hr
Piano
Concert pianist and Van Cliburn Competition finalist. Juilliard graduate.
Common Questions
Which inner city suburbs do your teachers cover?
Our teachers are based in Surry Hills, Ultimo, Darlington, Redfern, Sydney, Waterloo and Woolloomooloo. Tell us where you live or work and we will check who is closest.
Can I have lessons near my workplace?
Possibly. Some teachers will meet at a location of your choosing and others have studios nearby. Tell us what you need and we will check with teachers.
How much do music lessons cost in the CBD?
Teachers based here charge from $70 to $120 an hour depending on instrument and experience. Share your budget and we will match you within it.
Which teachers will come to my apartment?
Red, Luciano, Revi and Greer each travel to students according to their profiles, and there are more across the area. Tell us your suburb and instrument.
What if I live in an apartment with noise limits?
Teachers can recommend digital pianos with headphones, electric guitars and other quieter setups. Mention any building rules when you enquire.
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