Hi, I’m Lauren.

I help adults to transform their piano practice into a calm and efficient process so they develop a relaxed technique and experience the joy of playing their favourite music with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

#1 Practice Like A Pro

Adults have limited practice time.

That’s why I teach professional practice techniques that maximise progress from shorter sessions. After every lesson, you’ll receive detailed practice notes to follow. Everything has a clear goal - you’ll learn how to approach exercises and pieces systematically, rather than repeatedly playing through music with little result.

Students make meaningful progress, achieving more than in longer, unfocused practice times - and with better retention. Most importantly, you’ll develop the ability to solve musical challenges on your own. The aim of our sessions is to give you independence, and I share all of my personal strategies with you to make your practice time more rewarding.

#2 Technique That Lasts

Adults want to feel free at the piano.

That’s why I work with each student to develop an efficient technique that is sustainable over the long-term. Through specific technical exercises with reference videos, we grow awareness of any tension that has developed. I guide you to focus on the breath and to use minimal effort rather than forcing movements, so you play in a mindful and relaxed way.

My teaching is based on my own professional technical approach that has supported me for years. This technique is transferrable across classical and contemporary styles - from playing a Mozart piano sonata to creating your own cover of a Top 40 hit. Students soon find that they can play with more ease, and have greater enjoyment in their practice sessions.

#3 The Music You Love

Adults dream of playing their favourite music.

That’s why I personalise learning materials for each student - drawing on my professional experience to adapt custom piano arrangements for your ability while keeping each song’s special character. Alongside this, targeted exercises, music theory discussions and carefully selected pieces will address your gaps in knowledge.

This move away from traditional method books means that you can work towards your goals without unnecessary detours - a positive approach that students find highly motivating. Most of all, you’ll experience the genuine joy of connecting with the meaningful music that inspired you to learn the piano in the first place.

The Online Experience

  • Side Piano View

    Develop your understanding of piano technique by watching my demonstrations of exercises and sections of music.

    With high definition video and multiple camera views, it’s easy to follow along.

    Side piano view of online piano lesson at Piano Focus

  • Overhead Piano View

    Focus in on the keys of the piano in order to enhance both your technical understanding and music theory knowledge.

    Hear my playing clearly with direct line-in audio from my Yamaha keyboard.

    Overhead piano view of online piano lesson at Piano Focus

  • Sheet Music View

    We’ll discuss aspects of the music you are learning - including structure, pattern recognition, counting rhythms and more.

    Understand important music theory concepts with tailored information sheets.

    Sheet music for piano exercise at Piano Focus online piano lessons

Our Learning Portal

Practice notes, sheet music, videos and more - all in one convenient place.

Students Say

  • I like Lauren's attitude to teaching adults, allowing a good measure of freedom. I enjoy the dynamic interaction between us, the sharing of ideas and experiences. I find Lauren's passion, enthusiasm and encouragement motivating.

  • I enjoy Lauren’s friendly manner and our interactions, all while learning so much along the way. I’ve made great progress, am more confident, and am looking forward to learning even more.

  • The experience of a talented performer ensures that the focus is on the appropriate skills. Lauren facilitates the steady building of technique. Her ability to arrange music to suit my interests is very valuable.

  • I appreciate Lauren's personal approach and her expertise, which she imparts so well to enable my piano playing.

One-To-One Coaching

Flexible week-by-week scheduling to suit all time zones.

Monthly Coaching

1 x 60-minute online coaching

A monthly check in to help you progress

✔️ In depth advice on technique and expression
✔️ Custom technical exercises with videos
✔️ Selection of suitable pieces and songs
✔️ Arrangements of favourite music by request
✔️ Integrated music theory
✔️ Detailed practice notes for you to follow
✔️ Access to My Piano Focus portal

120 / month

No ongoing commitment.
Change options as you need.
All prices in Australian dollars.

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Fortnightly Coaching

2 x 60-minute online coaching

More frequent lessons for additional support

✔️ In depth advice on technique and expression
✔️ Custom technical exercises with videos
✔️ Selection of suitable pieces and songs
✔️ Arrangements of favourite music by request
✔️ Integrated music theory
✔️ Detailed practice notes for you to follow
✔️ Access to My Piano Focus portal

220 / month

No ongoing commitment.
Change options as you need.
All prices in Australian dollars.

Weekly Coaching

3 x 60-minute online coaching

A high level of support and accountability

✔️ In depth advice on technique and expression
✔️ Custom technical exercises with videos
✔️ Selection of suitable pieces and songs
✔️ Arrangements of favourite music by request
✔️ Integrated music theory
✔️ Detailed practice notes for you to follow
✔️ Access to My Piano Focus portal

300 / month

No ongoing commitment.
Change options as you need.
All prices in Australian dollars.

About Me

Lauren Carey Kevin

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’ve been playing the piano for 31 years. Trained in Classical Piano Performance at the Conservatorium of Music in Melbourne, Australia, I began teaching the piano in 2010.

Having developed a strong passion for the benefits of piano playing for adult wellbeing, I didn’t feel there were programmes that truly acknowledged this learning journey. That’s why in 2023, I decided to focus all my teaching energies towards specialist online piano lessons for adults.

I love to perform as a pianist and singer, as well as compose songs and arrange music. I’ve worked across classical, pop and musical theatre styles, from Australia to the UK to my homeland of New Zealand. I now live in Sydney.

My favourite part of coaching at Piano Focus is the amazing people I meet, who inspire me in my own life journey every single day.

  • Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
    (First Class Honours)
    Conservatorium of Music, The University of Melbourne

    Rosemary Kenny Prize
    for the Best Final Piano Recital

    Una Bourne Scholarship
    for Piano Performance

    LTCL - Piano Performance (Distinction)
    Awarded by Trinity College London

    DipABRSM - Piano Performance
    Awarded by the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)

    Performance Certificate - Piano (Distinction)
    Awarded by Trinity College London

    Hedy King Robinson Award
    for High Achievement in Theory of Music
    Awarded by the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
    Received in Grades 6, 7 and 8

Hear Me Play

Join me for coaching

I’ll review your message and if we could be a good fit, I’ll invite you to a short chat. We’ll talk more about your goals - and you can see and hear the online setup, plus test your own setup.

Frequently asked questions

  • Lessons are available both daytime and evening on weekdays (Australian Eastern time). The timetable is flexible, with times allocated week by week. I am glad to welcome students from any location. To find out about the available times for your time zone, please feel free to contact me above.

  • All online coaching takes place via Zoom. The student setup is very straightforward. All you need to do is position your preferred device (laptop or tablet) to the side of your piano or keyboard - this provides me with a clear view of your technique as you play. Before you begin coaching, we will test out your setup at a short online chat. To arrange this, please feel free to contact me above.

  • I'm so glad to hear that you are considering starting your piano journey. Please know that I have created Piano Focus to be a very welcoming space for adult beginner pianists, and we will move at whatever pace you feel comfortable. To chat about this more, please feel free to contact me above.

  • I encourage my students to follow their own interests and as such, the genres of music that we look at are always expanding. Previous examples include classical piano pieces, film scores, musical theatre songs, pop songs and hymns. To discuss this further, please feel free to contact me above.

  • A variety of pianos and keyboards are suitable. I consider each student’s instrument when preparing exercises and music arrangements. If you do not currently have a piano, I would be glad to advise you further before you begin coaching. Please feel free to contact me above to organise a short chat.