# Manhattan Music School — Music Lessons in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

> Manhattan Music is a family-owned music school based in Eltham North, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2004, we provide one-on-one music lessons for students of all ages (5 to 95+) across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. We specialise in guitar lessons, drum lessons, singing lessons, piano lessons, bass guitar lessons, violin lessons, flute lessons, and ukulele lessons. All teachers are AMEB, Rockschool, and ANZCA accredited with over 20 years of teaching experience. Lessons are $40 per half hour. We are located at 4/256 Bolton St, Eltham, VIC 3095. Phone: (03) 9439 4800. Email: office@manhattanmusic.com.au.

## About Manhattan Music



Manhattan Music has been Melbourne's trusted music school since 2004, serving students across Eltham, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Doncaster, Heidelberg, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia, Bundoora, Macleod, Research, Briar Hill, and surrounding areas in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs.

We offer a welcoming, supportive environment where students of all ages and abilities can learn music. Our qualified and experienced teachers are passionate about helping every student achieve their musical goals, whether that is learning their first chord, preparing for AMEB or Rockschool examinations, or performing live at our annual Manhattan Music Rock Show.

Key differentiators:
- Over 20 years of continuous operation since 2004
- All teachers are AMEB, Rockschool, and ANZCA accredited
- One-on-one personalised lessons tailored to each student
- All ages welcome — our oldest student is 91
- Annual Manhattan Music Rock Show live performance event
- Regular band workshops for ensemble experience
- Family-owned, local, and community-focused
- All contemporary and classical styles taught

## Student Reviews

Manhattan Music holds a 5.0 -star rating based on verified Google reviews with over 316 reviews. Students and parents consistently highlight the professionalism, friendliness, and encouragement of the teaching staff.

## Guitar Lessons

Manhattan Music offers comprehensive guitar lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and classical guitar for students of all ages and skill levels across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. Our expert guitar teachers guide students from their first chord through to advanced techniques, improvisation, and live performance.

Guitar lesson curriculum covers beginner fundamentals (open chords, strumming, tuning, tablature reading), intermediate techniques (barre chords, scales, lead guitar basics, power chords), and advanced mastery (modes, improvisation, jazz chords, songwriting, AMEB and Rockschool exam preparation).

Styles taught include rock, pop, blues, jazz, metal, funk, country, folk, and classical.

Guitar lessons are available Monday to Thursday 1:30pm–9:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm. Pricing is $40 per 30-minute lesson, with 60-minute lessons also available.

Guitar lesson service areas include: Eltham, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Heidelberg, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Doncaster, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia, Bundoora, Macleod, Research, Briar Hill, Banyule, Bulleen, Eaglemont, Kangaroo Ground, Plenty, Saint Helena, Wattle Glen, and Yallambie.

- [Guitar Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/): Full details on acoustic, electric, and classical guitar tuition
- [Guitar Lessons Greensborough](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/greensborough/): Guitar lessons serving Greensborough
- [Guitar Lessons Doncaster](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/doncaster/): Guitar lessons serving Doncaster
- [Guitar Lessons Heidelberg](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/heidelberg/): Guitar lessons serving Heidelberg
- [Guitar Lessons Templestowe](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/templestowe/): Guitar lessons serving Templestowe
- [Guitar Lessons Montmorency](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/montmorency/): Guitar lessons serving Montmorency
- [Guitar Lessons Diamond Creek](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/guitar/diamond-creek/): Guitar lessons serving Diamond Creek (Note: verify this URL exists)

## Drum Lessons

Manhattan Music provides professional drum lessons for beginners through advanced players across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. Our qualified drum teachers cover all styles including rock, metal, jazz, pop, funk, blues, country, punk, Latin, and world percussion. Students learn on professional drum kits in our Eltham North studio.

Drum lesson curriculum includes beginner fundamentals (stick grip, basic beats, drum notation, coordination), intermediate skills (ghost notes, tom fills, different time signatures, dynamics), and advanced mastery (polyrhythms, double bass techniques, jazz independence, soloing, AMEB and Rockschool exam preparation).

Drum lessons are available Monday to Thursday 1:30pm–9:00pm, Friday 2:00pm–6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm. Pricing is $40 per 30-minute lesson, with 60-minute lessons also available. Professional drum kits are provided in-studio; students only need to bring sticks.

Drum lesson service areas include: Eltham, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Heidelberg, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Doncaster, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia, Bundoora, Macleod, Research, Briar Hill, Banyule, Bulleen, Eaglemont, Kangaroo Ground, Plenty, Saint Helena, Wattle Glen, and Yallambie.

- [Drum Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/): Full details on drum and percussion tuition
- [Drum Lessons Greensborough](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/greensborough/): Drum lessons serving Greensborough
- [Drum Lessons Doncaster](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/doncaster/): Drum lessons serving Doncaster
- [Drum Lessons Heidelberg](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/heidelberg/): Drum lessons serving Heidelberg
- [Drum Lessons Templestowe](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/templestowe/): Drum lessons serving Templestowe
- [Drum Lessons Montmorency](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/drums/montmorency/): Drum lessons serving Montmorency

## Other Music Lessons

- [Singing Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/singing/): Professional vocal training covering technique, breathing, range, and performance for pop, rock, and all contemporary styles
- [Piano Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/piano/): Classical and contemporary piano lessons for beginners to advanced players
- [Bass Guitar Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/bass-guitar/): Bass fundamentals, walking bass lines, slap technique, and band skills
- [Violin Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/violin/): Classical and contemporary violin tuition for all levels
- [Flute Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/flute/): Professional flute instruction from beginner to advanced
- [Ukulele Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/ukulele/): Plus saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, banjo, and percussion
- [All Music Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/): Overview of all instruments and programs

## Lesson Details & Pricing

- 30-minute one-on-one lessons: $40
- 60-minute lessons also available
- Lesson times: Monday–Thursday 1:30pm–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:30pm (Friday hours vary by instrument)
- Location: 4/256 Bolton St, Eltham North, VIC 3095
- All lessons are one-on-one and personalised to each student's goals
- Trial lessons available
- Take-home instrument lay-buy system offered
- AMEB, Rockschool, and ANZCA examination preparation available

## Performance & Workshops

Manhattan Music offers students the opportunity to perform live and develop ensemble skills:

- **Manhattan Music Rock Show**: Annual end-of-year live concert with professional sound and lighting where students of all ages and abilities perform for family, friends, and fellow musicians.
- **Band Workshops**: Regular workshops where guitarists, drummers, bass players, singers, and other instrumentalists jam together, learning collaboration, teamwork, and ensemble skills.



## Contact & Booking

- Phone: [(03) 9439 4800](tel:0394394800)
- Email: [office@manhattanmusic.com.au](mailto:office@manhattanmusic.com.au)
- Address: 4/256 Bolton St, Eltham, VIC 3095
- [Book a Trial Lesson](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/contact/): Request a callback or book your first lesson
- [Contact Page](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/contact/)

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/): Music school overview and introduction
- [About Us](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/about/): History, team, accreditations, and teaching philosophy
- [Music Lessons](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/lessons/): All available instruments and lesson programs
- [Blog](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/blog/): Music education articles, tips, and news
- [Resources](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/resources/): Student resources and learning materials
- [Contact Us](https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/contact/): Enquiry form, phone, email, and location details

## Structured Data Summary

- **Business Name**: Manhattan Music (Manhattan School Of Music)
- **Business Type**: Music School / Music Education
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Location**: 4/256 Bolton St, Eltham, VIC 3095, Australia
- **Service Area**: Melbourne's Northern Suburbs (Eltham, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Doncaster, Heidelberg, Templestowe, Warrandyte, and surrounding areas)
- **Phone**: (03) 9439 4800
- **Email**: office@manhattanmusic.com.au
- **Website**: https://www.manhattanmusic.com.au/
- **Google Rating**: 5 stars
- **Accreditations**: AMEB, Rockschool, ANZCA
- **Price**: From $40 per 30-minute lesson
- **Instruments**: Guitar, Drums, Singing, Piano, Bass Guitar, Violin, Flute, Ukulele, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Banjo, Percussion
- **Student Ages**: 5 years old to 95+
- **Lesson Format**: One-on-one, in-person, personalised