Which instrument is right for me?

At Heidelberg Woodwinds, you can choose to learn to play a wide range of wind instruments. You can also experiment with many to find the right instrument for you. This is especially important for children just starting out on their music journey. Deciding on the right instrument after trying out quite a few can be the difference between enjoying your lessons and musical experiences and giving up early. Just because parents have a firm idea of what their child should play doesn't always mean that is the best and right instrument for them. It's so important that the child owns this decision too, as he or she is the one who should be excited to practice, and love the experience from the very first moments.

Individual or Group Lessons for...

Saxophones
Western Concert Flute and Asian flutes
Bb Clarinet
Blues and Chromatic Harmonica
Scottish Highland Bagpipes and Border Pipes
Tin Whistles
Armenian Duduk
Didjeridoo
Improvisation Classes

Why learn music at Heidelberg Woodwinds?

With over 25 years of teaching in a wide range of contexts, Phil has the experience and know-how to get you up and playing quickly.

Aside from drawing upon his international playing career, Phil uses a variety of teaching methods to suit the student's needs and desired outcomes.

Whether it's learning to read and play written music, jamming with backing tracks, sharpening your music theory knowledge or learning to play by ear, your lesson and practice routine will be tailored to fit you.

Phil's international concert touring and recording collaborations span diverse genres and decades, and his live performances both as a band leader and sideman have taken him right around the globe.

He has recorded with all the major record labels, and his performance credits include the likes of Indian percussion master Trilok Gurtu, the Norwegian saxophonist and composer Jan Garbarek, pop icon Sting, Indian singer/composer Shankar Mahadevan, global superstar of African music and Grammy award winner from Mali, Oumou Sangare, and a host of Italian/European music stars such as Antonella Ruggiero, prog-rock icons PFM, Andrea Bocelli, Fabio Concato, Eugenio Finardi, Cesare Cremonini, Lucio Dalla and Anna Oxa to name just a few.

He has taught individual woodwind lessons, band classes and run music performance programs at numerous schools, universities and colleges along the way, in Europe, Australia and the USA. He has held woodwind, didjeridoo and folk music clinics, workshops and masterclasses for students of all ages, from beginners to professional musicans.

This extensive experience provides Phil with an extra gear to get you making music on your chosen instrument in the shortest time possible, and in the most enjoyable and satisfying way. From the absolute beginner of any age, to seasoned professionals, Phil can help you achieve your goals in music craft and stage craft.

Phil also holds a Diploma in Music and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment, as well as a current Working with Children Check.