Testimonials

“Jennifer has always been my fount of knowledge for all things HSC. In addition to mentoring me with my HSC students, she tutored both of my own children during their HSC years. She helped them compose, made sure they knew how to answer questions appropriately, and guided them through every step needed to maximise their music marks. We could not have made it through without Jennifer!”

“Jennifer was my high school music teacher from year 7-12 and even though forty years have passed since then we have kept in contact. I have an enormous amount of respect for her and the work she does. Jennifer is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about what she teaches. Her extensive experience with the HSC and IB music programs means that she knows the best way for students to achieve the highest marks as well as the most enjoyable way of learning. I know she has also had amazing success with students in theory, musicology and composition exams and preparing students for the general knowledge component of instrumental exams such as AMEB and Trinity College. I have on many occasions recommended students to take extra tutoring with Jennifer leading up to their exams.

I have worked as a professional musician for many years and during that time had the good fortune to be influenced by great teachers without whom I would not be the musician I am today. Jennifer is certainly one of those teachers. She helped me gain access to the Conservatorium for individual lessons when I was very young and I’m sure set me on the path to pursue my current career. I am very happy to write this short testimonial and hope that many students might have the opportunity to benefit from working with Jennifer.”

“Mrs King’s guidance was instrumental in guiding me to a 1st place in the state for Music in the HSC examinations.  Her deep knowledge of both music and the syllabus, coupled with a love of students and teaching make for one of the most wonderful music tutors I have ever known.  My time with Mrs King was instrumental to setting me on my path as a professional musician and teacher myself.  I highly recommend that students serious about their music spend time with her!”

BTW – I’m sure Jennifer has a gigantic list of students with perfect marks who have topped music – of which I am eternally grateful to be part. Jennifer was my wonderful High School Music Teacher (how blessed am! …), and after many years is today still a great friend and mentor.  Thanks for everything Jennifer.”

“Jennifer is an invaluable colleague and “sounding board” for our Music staff. We have a small staff of 2 teachers and Jennifer’s input is very welcome and appreciated. She presents annual workshops and tutorials for our HSC candidates, which assist them in their preparation for the Aural, Performance and Musicology assessments. The students appreciate her fresh approach to their topics and her concise summaries prior to major assessments.

We have also engaged Jennifer to mark some of our HSC Music 1 & 2 Assessments. Her feedback is always comprehensive and targeted. Jennifer also provides our students with feedback on their performance programs. She attends our HSC Performance afternoon and her extensive feedback is very valuable for the students in their final weeks of HSC preparation.

We refer to Jennifer as our “Secret Weapon” for HSC preparation. Our students are always very grateful for her input.”

Jennifer’s expertise across all areas of the HSC syllabi, her rapport with all students and staff and her generosity in giving her time and wealth of knowledge has endeared her to many students throughout Metropolitan and Country Schools in NSW.

The thanks and excellent feedback she has accumulated over many years is a testimony in itself to Jennifer’s excellent teaching.”

“Just as Wisdom is not communicated but revealed, Music is best not explained, only experienced and shared. Anyone can teach or learn to play the piano, as can any composer demonstrate how to write a song. What matters most in teaching as it does in composing, is inspiration. The inspired teacher is one who sheds light upon the way that leads their student to a greater realisation of self, and there is perhaps no other art more revealing by which such knowledge of self can be so beautifully achieved. Yet, to do this, the teacher must first have within themselves such a light, and the light is one of Love. Jennifer King is such a teacher. She guides her students with a gentle hand and a humble heart, that together the joy of Music and creativity serves as its own reward. As much as I was never a student of Jennifer’s, I surely would have been proud to have had her as my teacher. Even now, years after my formal studies in Music have ceased, the feeling of learning does not leave whenever I am engaged in conversation with her, and for that I will be forever grateful.”

“Jennifer is a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable teacher who, within just a few lessons, quickly filled in the gaps in my knowledge of music theory — in particular, harmony. Our lessons which were conducted via Zoom and Musescore worked seamlessly. In fact, I found that learning harmony by annotating on Musescore so much more useful than writing on pen and paper — this is absolutely the way I would now teach my own students. If you are looking for the best of the best, look no further!“

“Hi Mrs King,

Thanks for teaching me for Grade 5 and 6 Theory, and for all your help over the past 2 years. I have really enjoyed our lessons and feel confident with the work you taught me. I was especially pleased with my mark for the general knowledge sections and my two-part harmony sections.”

“Mrs King is a wonderful and attentive teacher who greatly helped me unlock my full potential for grade 5 AMEB theory and my Music 2 HSC. Her thorough explanations of theory concepts and limitless practice material were a great assistance to finishing exams, as well as her dedication and excellent teaching of set works and the best ways to tackle essays and short answers for my HSC. Mrs Kings’ priceless input to help me write my composition was fantastic and allowed my overall work to be the best it could be.“

“Mrs King’s wonderful teaching, care and guidance was an invaluable support to me through the HSC Music 2 course and my university studies. I can’t thank her enough!“

“Dear Jennifer

I would like to say Big Thank for preparing my daughter for her HSC Music 2exam, enabling her to achieve such a wonderful result –Band 6🎶.

Thank you so much for such a dedication and outstanding teaching!!! We couldn’t be more happier!!!”

“My son got 90% and a band 6 in Music 2, thank you so much for your efforts”

“I was really happy with my results this morning. I received an E4 for ext and B5 for music 2.

Thank you very much for your guidance this year. I wouldn’t have got these results without your help.”

“Mrs King is a fantastic, inspirational and committed music teacher. She has supported and guided me since I was a little boy in primary school. From learning the piano at 5 to completing the HSC Music 2 course, she has enabled me to learn and achieve to the highest of my ability.

Besides completing Grades in the Trinity College Piano exams and AMEB Theory and Musicianship to the HSC Music 2 course, Mrs King has forever influenced my passion for music. I will always be grateful for the inspiration she has brought to me through music.

I highly recommend Mrs King to anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of music.

Thank you, Mrs King.”

“Mrs King is truly a gem. She began tutoring me for my Music 1 HSC before my trials and I was disappointed I hadn’t met her sooner. Within a short period of time she helped develop my music knowledge further, guided me on how to answer HSC questions and how to sing more freely. After each tutoring session, I became more and more confident in music and enjoyed it along the way. She was always there for me for any last minute questions I had and I truly miss our lessons together as we always had a laugh. Thanks to her I was able to achieve better results in my HSC.

I highly recommend having Mrs King as a music teacher as she is simply wonderful. “

“Mrs King’s wonderful teaching, care and guidance was an invaluable support to me through the HSC Music 2 course and my university studies. I can’t thank her enough!”

“Mrs King tutored our son throughout 2023 in preparation for his HSC Music 2 and Music Extension courses.

Jennifer came highly recommended and surpassed all expectations with her extensive musical knowledge, her passion for teaching and the arts and her dedicated and patient approach.

There’s no doubt our son was better placed for his HSC year thanks to Jennifer.

With her guidance our son kept on track throughout a very busy HSC year especially in the lead-up to performances, final examinations and submission dates. Jennifer’s knowledge of the HSC syllabus along with the preparation work covered for the written paper in terms of musical analysis requirements and explanation of theory were also of great benefit.

Our son received Band 6 scores in both courses, an Encore nomination for violin and voice and is now enrolled in a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Many thanks Jennifer! “

“Thank you to Mrs. King for the support and guidance given to Amelia K. during HSC Music 2 in 2022.  The consistent and focused tutoring given enabled Amelia to prepare for both the core and elective components of the course without the last minute panic.  This was key to her success achieving a Band 6 result.  Thank you. “

“My son was very fortunate to have Mrs King tutor for his HSC Music course and ensuring he achieved his best in the areas of music theory and composition. Mrs King is a dedicated, knowledgeable and exceptional music teacher. Despite having online lessons, her extensive knowledge and many resources enabled my son to achieve Band 6 for Music 2 and Extension. I would like to say a big thank you to Mrs King.

I highly recommend Mrs King to anyone who needs help with HSC Music Studies and am sure they will benefit from her. “

“Jennifer King coached my daughter throughput her HSC year to support her with all aspects of the Music 2 and Music Extension courses. Jennifer has enormous experience as a piano teacher but also she is utterly familiar with the specific NSW HSC requirements.

As professional musicians we felt comfortable with Jennifer because of her love of music and also because of her genuine love for the children and young people she teaches. All the lessons were on zoom which was actually very practical because during the HSC year the students are so overloaded that there is no time to drive around.

Jennifer King is a teacher who lives and breathes the values of true education – it is all about exploration and delight in learning and uncovering the meaning in things. The HSC has become very formulaic – but ironically this old school approach is not only enriching – it yields wonderful results in terms of marks.

I heartily recommend Mrs King – she knows exactly what to do – and as my daughter said – working together consistently every week made sure that ‘everything got done’.

Thank you Mrs King!”

“Hi Mrs King, so sorry for the late reply, I am really happy with my results and got an 85 in music, I have to decided to do a Bachelor of Music Performance and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music next year.

Thank you for all your help over the years I have loved having you as the most amazing teacher”

“Mrs King

Got my results yesterday!!

I got an 87 for music 2 and a 46/50 for extension. Thanks so much for all those hours spent on my music compositions. I’m glad it all paid off in the end. My overall ATAR was 93.05! Which gets me into my music and engineering double degree at UNSW next year.

Thanks again”

“We are absolutely thrilled withJames results. James has learnt Trinity Piano with Jennifer for 13 years – from Preliminary to Grade 8 – receiving consistently high results as well as Honours 91% in Grade 4 and 91% in Grade 5 AMEB Musicianship. Her extensive knowledge and personalised approach, especially while on-line mentoring him through COVID lockdowns during his HSC for Music 2 and Extension, saw him attain a 95% in HSC Composition.

More than just results though, James has developed a real passion for all types of music that will continue for life – in 2023 he is now studying a double degree at UNSW in Engineering and – Music specialising in Composition!

More than just results though, James has developed a real passion for all types of music that will continue for life – in 2023 he is now studying a double degree at UNSW in Engineering and – Music specialising in Composition!

More like a special Grandparent, than a ‘just a teacher’, we will be forever grateful that she played such an influential role in our family’s lives. I can’t recommend Jennifer highly enough!”

“Hello. Mrs. King

Many thanks for your message and sorry for late contacting.

Thanks to you, Chae received Band6, E4 for Music2 and Music extension.

So she received the offers for three courses of Sydney conservatorium and had a scholarship as well.

Thanks again for your teaching.

Best regards,”

“Jennifer tutored my year 12 son in 2022 helping him with music composition – she is an excellent instructor of music theory and composition. Jennifer is a dedicated and gifted teacher with a remarkable capacity for inspiring and involving her students. She is well-versed in music theory and composition and is able to explain these ideas in a straightforward way. Her interactive, engaging teaching methods motivate learners to participate and ask questions. My son found her to be understanding, encouraging, and always eager to go above and beyond for her students. Her knowledge of the music industry enables her to use examples from the real world, giving her pupils a deeper understanding of music theory and composition.

My son attained a band 6 for Year 12 Music Extension and made it on the DistinguishedAchievers list.

Thank you, Jennifer for helping Zach!”

“Hi Mrs King,

I hope you have been well, I’ve been having a lovely break! I just received my HSC mark breakdown and I received a mark of 93 overall for Music 1. Thank you so much for all of your help in helping me achieve that result!”

“Thanks for your kind words about Alexis she has enjoyed working with you and your support has been extremely helpful. Please find attached the payment details for todays session. I will make sure that Alexis sends her results when they come through. Thank you again”

“Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for asking. We are currently in France and she received her marks a couple of hours ago with 91 for music which is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for all your work with her!!”

“I would like to recognize Mrs. King for her exceptional dedication and support in helping my daughter prepare for her Grade 5 Music Theory exam. Mrs. King’s unwavering commitment and expertise have truly made a significant impact on my daughter’s musical journey.

From the moment we began working with Mrs. King, her passion for music and teaching became evident. She quickly assessed my daughter’s strengths and areas for improvement, tailoring her lessons to address specific exam requirements while nurturing my daughter’s overall musical understanding. Mrs. King’s ability to balance structure and creativity within her teaching methodology is truly remarkable.

Throughout the exam preparation process, Mrs. King exhibited great patience and encouraged my daughter to develop a deep understanding of the theory concepts. She seamlessly translated complex musical ideas into simpler terms, which made it easier for my daughter to grasp and apply them in her practice.

Her encouragement and positive reinforcement instilled confidence in my daughter, which ultimately translated into a successful exam outcome. However, beyond the exam itself, Mrs. King’s mentorship has sparked a deep appreciation for the subject and has inspired my daughter to continue pursuing her musical studies. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care have made a profound difference in my daughter’s musical growth and confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend Mrs. King for her outstanding teaching and unwavering commitment to her students.”

“My son is currently in year 11 and has been tutored by Ms King over the last year. I was very impressed with how she identified the gaps in his music knowledge and they worked together successfully toward completing grade 4 theory of music. She was also invaluable in teaching composition skills in an understandable and enjoyable way. We would both unreservedly recommend her musical expertise and pedagogical approach.”

“Jennifer, Thank you so very much for this last minute very concentrated effort for his 6th Grade Musicianship exam!

He is thrilled with his results 91%. We are so lucky to have you as their teacher!“

“Thank you so much you’ve been such a wonderful help this past year ”

Distinction! – Licentiate Piano Exam, ABRSM Royal School of Music

“Hi Mrs King, I finally got the result from my LRSM exam. I got a pass with Distinction! Thank you so much for the preparation for my Program Notes and Viva Voce, and the effort you put into the analysis and background musicological research for this section of my exam. I really appreciated it. It was great to have lessons with you again.”

Note: This was a gruelling exam. The General Knowledge was very detailed – not just the piece, but its style, significance within the composer’s output, and the developments on the keyboard and composer’s stylistic features included.

• “Thank you for the detailed work examples from past papers and the very helpful, suggestions on how to approach and my improve Melodic Dictation skills.” (Year 12)
• “What I found most helpful was your clear explanation and examples of how to answer Question 4.” (Year 12)
• “You helped me understand how to structure my answers and how to connect the Concepts of Music in Short Answers Questions and Qn 4.” (Year 12)
• “I found going through an exam paper and looking at what was expected and how to prepare for writing an answer really helpful, thank you Mrs King.” (Year 11)
• “The 2.5hr workshop just went too quickly. Thank you I learnt heaps!” (Year 11)
• “All areas of the Workshop were amazing! Thank you so much.” (Year 12)

• “The workshops were very beneficial for outlining the understanding that is needed.”
• “Amazing day! I learned so much from the composition workshop. Very useful!”
• “Composition workshop helped an insane amount. Very good!”
• “The Composition and performance advice was really helpful.”
• “Loved the performance skills, amazing feedback, very helpful and in-depth. Also some great help with aural, awesome pointers and good examples. Thank you very much.”

• “God bless you. Thank you for your wonderful support this year. Awesome help and a fantastic friend.” Therese
• “Just letting you know my whole class got band 6 and all 91%. Thank you so much for your work with my boys You are unreal!” Helena
• “Thank you for all you have done for our girls to encourage and prepare them for the exam.”

“Mrs King was invaluable when it came to my music extension musicology paper. Her extensive knowledge helped me achieve an E4!”

“Mrs King helped me immensely during my preparations for HSC Music, both in composition and musicology. She proved to be extremely experienced and knowledgeable as a musicology teacher, and taught me important analytical skills, both for score reading and aural listening. I felt confident and prepared for my HSC music exam because of Mrs King’s quality tutoring. She always tailored the lessons to my specific needs, and provided me adequate resources and methods to tackle every challenge. Not only that, but I was equipped with musicology tools and skills that was beneficial even for further musical studies at an undergraduate level.”

Jennifer’s expertise and knowledge helped me succeed with my HSC compositions, and receive top bands in both Music 2 and Music Extension. She was able to identify my strengths and help showcase these through my compositions. She was also able to identify my weaknesses, and helped me develop the skills I needed to become a more confident composer. I am now studying composition at UNSW and currently undertaking my Honours in electronic composition.”

“Jennifer King is an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable teacher and has helped me improve in all aspects of music, whether it be analytical, aural, score reading, musicology or piano. Her guidance during the HSC helped me achieve the highest score at my school, in Year 11 alone her diligent guidance on my essay awarded me with a mark of 15/10 from my classroom teacher!

As a student of over 16 years and working in a field unrelated to music, our ongoing piano lessons gives me an outlet for my creative expression that truly enriches my life. Her love and passion for music is truly something special and I can guarantee that it will rub off on you.” 

” …Mrs Jennifer King was highly recommended to me by a professional musician as an expert on preparation for HSC music. It was really true  – I asked her for the lessons for my son just before the exam and she managed to find time and was so helpful. It was an intense, professional, effective and enjoyable time, as well as very rewarding. Thank you so much Jennifer, I really appreciate your wonderful cooperation with parents..” 

Mrs King brings out the best in her students, encouraging them so that they have the confidence to proceed and do well. We regularly travelled 7 hours between country NSW and Sydney for these sessions and would do it all again without hesitation.

I cannot speak too highly of Mrs King, she is an inspirational music teacher whom I totally endorse, for any student needing help with their HSC preparations.”

“Hi Ms King! I got 95 for Music 2 and 49 for music Ext! And other subjects went pretty well – all top bands 🙂
And I actually just received a letter from NESA for my musicology essay on Schumann and I got an encore nomination for it! Really didn’t expect that! Thank you so much for helping me along the way and giving me so much feedback that I could work with and improve!”