student hub.
Lessons are tailored to your musical interests, goals, and skill level. Lessons can focus solely on application and technique, or a combination, of the following: singing, songwriting, performance and performance anxiety, music theory, composition, arranging, film scoring, beginner piano, the creative process, music production and recording. You are welcome to specify your particular area(s) of interest during the booking process, or simply discuss with me during our lesson. If you have other learning interests that go beyond the scope of these areas, please get in touch!
Lessons are available on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 8:30am and 6pm in person at Church Street Studios, Camperdown or online via Teams. My best contact days for enquiries are Mondays through Tuesdays.
location.
In-person bookings are taken at Church Street Studios located at 62-68 Church Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
Parking: There are free 1- and 2-hour spots on Church Street and the surrounding areas. For longer parking, there are free unlimited spots on Mallett Street, Australia Street, and other nearby streets (a 2- to 15-minute walk away). Paid parking is also available at Wilson Parking on the corner of Carillon Ave & Elizabeth St (an 11-minute walk).
Public Transport: Church Street Studios is a 17-minute walk from Newtown Station or a 16-minute bus ride from Central Station (get off at Missenden Road and walk 5 minutes).
Arrival: Entry via the big red door on Briggs Street, at the corner of Church and Briggs Streets. Please text me at 0410 005 385 when you arrive and I will collect you from the front.
terms & conditions.
Any bookings through Naomi Geste Music are taken as agreement to the following terms, conditions & rates listed below. All purchases are non-refundable.
Casual Session:
$140
Ideal for creatives seeking one-off advice or a focused check-in. Provides personalised guidance without a long-term commitment.
— 1-hour personalised guidance session —
4-Week Vocal Foundation:
$120 per week (subscription payment) or one payment of $450
Perfect for new students or aspiring singers looking to build a strong technical base. All new vocal students are onboarded through this program.
— Structured weekly lessons —
— Personalised workshops —
— Worksheets and practice plans —
— Individualised learning plan —
Weekly Mentorship:
$130 per week (subscription payment)
Ideal for those who love consistent growth and tailored support. Minimum term 5 lessons, 2 weeks exit notice.
— Weekly 1-hour private lessons —
— Access to the NGM database —
— Participation in the learning community —
Fortnightly Mentorship:
$130 per fortnight (subscription payment)
Ideal for creatives who prefer a more flexible schedule while seeking personalised support and growth. Minimum term 5 lessons, 2 weeks exit notice.
— Fortnightly 1-hour private lessons —
— Access to the NGM database —
— Participation in the learning community —
Project Session:
$300 per session
Designed for students currently enrolled in, or who have previously attended, the mentorship program. This 3-hour block provides focused, intensive support to supplement your ongoing learning or work on a specific project or skill.
— 3-hour focused session on a specific project or skill —
— Additional support for ongoing learning —
NGM Database Only Subscription:
$34 per month (subscription payment)
Perfect for self-motivated learners who want flexible access to valuable resources.
Unlimited access to practice tracks
Educational videos
Additional self-paced learning materials
multi-lesson bookings, cancellations & rescheduling.
Available Times: Starting Monday, September 30th, 2024, I will have 5 mentorship slots available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am & 6pm, as well as two earlier slots reserved for casual bookings. Casual bookings also available in any other time slots pending mentorship bookings. Here are the available times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
8:30 am–9:30 am (Casual Bookings)
10:00 am–11:00 am (Mentorship Bookings)
11:30 am–12:30 pm
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
3:30 pm–4:30 pm
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
All times are AEST. Online lessons are available. You will receive an automated text reminder at 9am the day before your booking. Please note that late arrival will not extend the lesson time beyond the booked time slot.
Rescheduling: Requires more than 24 hours’ notice and is subject to availability. A rebooking fee of $24 will apply starting Monday, 30th September 2024. If you do not see your preferred time, please email me and I will do my best to accommodate. Lesson times are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. If my availability cannot accommodate your request or if bookings are full, you will be added to the waitlist. If rescheduling within the booking period of your purchase type is not possible, the lesson fee will be forfeit upon its expiry.
Booking periods as as follows:
Casual Session: 1 month from date of purchase.
Project Session: 1 month from date of purchase.
4-Week Vocal Foundation Program: Four consecutive weeks.
Weekly Mentorship, Fortnightly Mentorship: Minimum term of 5 lessons; exit notice of 2 weeks required.
Cancellations: Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are forfeit, as are no-shows. Cancellations with 24 hours’ notice convert to credit with an expiry based on booking periods above. Cancellations for medical or personal emergencies will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any unused lessons by the expiry date in a multi-lesson block will be forfeit. If I am unable to complete your lesson booking for any reason, I will arrange a reschedule or provide a credit.
Public Holidays: Lessons will continue on NSW and Australian national public holidays unless otherwise advised.
Online Lessons:
Online lessons via Teams are available if you are unwell or unable to attend your lesson in person, please send a text or email prior to your lesson time. All lessons are delivered according to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST; UTC+10:00) or Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT; UTC+11:00). Interstate and international online students should be aware of potential time changes during Daylight Saving Time (first Sunday in October – first Sunday in April).
Your Details: Automated lesson reminders and booking confirmations will be sent via the booking system. You can access and update your personal details here, please keep them up to date to ensure receipt.