The Crescendo Music School...
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...has been teaching students from beginner to advanced levels for over 10 years.
We offer private instrumental tuition for piano, guitar/bass, and voice at our home-based studio and in Primary and Secondary Schools across Newport, Williamstown, Altona, Spotswood, and Yarraville.
Our program includes contemporary and classical styles, Latin music, jazz, and improvisation, taught by friendly, qualified teachers.
We also prepare students for AMEB exams and provide piano accompaniment.
"Danilo has been a wonderful piano teacher for our son. He is patient and has an ability to ensure the students really enjoy themselves, whilst learning the necessary technical components. We have also found Danilo very flexible in organising lessons and appreciate his use of the latest technology and softwared to enhance the learning experience."
Shane, parent
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I’m about to start my 4th term of singing lessons at Crescendo Music School! Since joining in the middle of last year as an adult student, I have found that Danilo and his team have been very supportive. My job has different hours from week to week, so the flexibility to allow me to make up lessons has been incredible and I’m super grateful for their time as well as the lessons."
James, student
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“We are so happy we found Danilo Rojas and the Crescendo Music School. Danilo has the passion and experience as a musician with the greatest of patience of the teacher. My boys learn piano from Danilo and are loving their musical journey.”
Natalie, parent
Our School
"Music is our passion"
Our studio is fully equipped with different rooms suited for various instruments, including a recording studio. Piano lessons are conducted on a grand piano, ensuring students have an exceptional learning environment. Additionally, we offer a comfortable lounge area for parents and students to relax and wait during lessons.
Our courses
We offer piano, voice, guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons for both kids and adults. Additionally, we include piano and guitar as secondary instruments for singing purposes. Our individually tailored programs for each student are designed to follow their progress based on various styles of music.
JAZZ
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Piano/guitar/voice/trumpet/Oboe
Teenagers/adults
Beginner/intermediate/advanced
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This course offers an understanding study of jazz and blues music. The students explore how to improvise over jazz standards in both a solo and ensemble setting.
A sound knowledge of harmony, rhythm and feel is emphasized in this musical context. Students can transfer these skills to other musical genres, creating a vocabulary from their own style.
This course is recommended for students who have a basic understanding of music fundamentals.
The topics covered include:
Chords – harmony and progressions
Scales – modes
Jazz standards; (Blues-Swing-Bebop-Bossa Nova-Funk- Latin jazz, World music)
Improvisation
Composition
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CONTEMPORARY
Piano/guitar/voice/bass.
Children/Teenagers/adults
Beginner/intermediate/advanced
Our contemporary course is addressed to students who like to learn music from the mid 20th century onwards. For example from the Beatles to the latest chart songs in a different stylistic approach for the students.
In this course the students develop their own sound understanding modern music towards composition through the necessary music skills.
From this course students can translate this knowledge to the classical and jazz streams.
The learning topics are
Chords + harmony
Chords progressions
Variety of songs structure
Rhythm + feel
Song writing
Recording (according to the level)
CLASSICAL
Piano/guitar/voice/oboe
Children/teenagers/adults
Beginner/intermediate/advanced
This course is focused on developing the music fundamentals from the western tradition. The lessons emphasize technique, tone, rhythm and phrasing melody.
Our young students start in this stream to enhance musical skills through tutorial books. They then can immigrate to other genres thanks to the proficiency gained in their instrument.
Also in this context, our students undertake exams with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB).
The learning topics in our classical stream include:
Classical songs (Baroque, Classical, romantic, modern era)
Scales + arpeggios +chords
Harmonic and melodic analysis
Sight reading
Musical Form
History through the lessons
Our Teachers
We offer lessons from passionate and qualified teachers, musicians who performs and contribute to the Australian scene.
Danilo Rojas
M.Mus jazz & improvisation
Director - Piano
Danilo has recently completed a Masters of Music in performance in jazz and improvisation at the University of Melbourne by research into VCA/MCM. He studied jazz at the Popular Conservatory of Music in Switzerland and he previously lectured for 7 years at the National Conservatory of Music in Bolivia where he was born.
Danilo has performed extensively in Europe and Latin America with his jazz ensembles.
Uniquely, the only Bolivian pianist and composer in Australia he brings his Latinomerican background to Australia, constantly animating the jazz scene in Melbourne performing at Birdsbasement, Benett’s Lane, Paris Cat, and Up Town. He has released the albums “Lunar” and “Jazz in Bolivia”.
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Danilo is trained in classical music alongside his extensive performance experience in jazz and popular music.
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Jack McCarthy
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Improvisation)
Monash University
Head of Classical Guitar/Electric Guitar/Bass
Rock / World / Folk/ Jazz
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Achieving a Bachelor of Music Performance (Jazz and Improvisation) from the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music at Monash University, Jack has gone on to utilise his unique musical skillset across a wide variety of genres and performance scenarios, with a focus on improvised performance.
A two time recipient of the Bornstein Jazz Guitar Prize, Jack is excited to develop and provide a holistic approach to guitar instruction. Completing his high school studies at Williamstown High School, Jack is rooted within the local Hobsons Bay community.
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​Laura Russo
Vocalist • songwriter • Music Educator
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Bachelor of Music Performance (Vocals & Songwriting) - Collarts
Bachelor of Arts - The University of Melbourne
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Laura is a vocalist, songwriter, and passionate music educator, specialising in vocals and beginner piano lessons. She completed her Bachelor of Music Performance at Collarts in 2025, majoring in Vocals and Songwriting, and has been active in Naarm/Melbourne’s vibrant music scene ever since, performing regularly with her band.
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In addition to her music studies, Laura also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Double Degree) from the University of Melbourne, further enriching her artistic and academic background.
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Laura has experience working with children of all ages, from private voice and piano lessons to leading group band programs. Her teaching style is nurturing, creative, and student-focused, designed to build confidence, develop strong foundational skills, and encourage a love of music from day one.
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Contact US
We follow the Victorian state school term timetable.
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Term 1, 2026 (10 weeks)
Tues, Jan 27 – Th, Apr 2
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Term 2, 2026 (10 weeks)
Mon, Apr 20 – Fri, Jun 26
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Term 3, 2026 (10 weeks)
Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Sep 18
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Term 4, 2026 (11 weeks)
Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Dec 18