Meet Your Piano Teacher: Tony Celiberti
Bringing World-Class Music Experience to the Next Generation, a supportive, experienced educator helping students build confidence through music
“I believe every student deserves to experience the joy of music. My teaching philosophy focuses on creative expression, helping students to find their own unique voice and creating musical memories that will last forever.”
Why Study with Tony?
Tony Celiberti is a highly experienced music educator, pianist, and arranger with decades of professional teaching and performance experience. His lessons combine strong technical foundations with creativity, engagement, and a genuine understanding of how children and adults learn.
Education & Training
- Graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston, USA) on an Oscar Peterson Scholarship
Teaching & Professional Experience
- Extensive experience teaching students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced and tertiary-preparation levels
- Professional performer and arranger, bringing real-world musical insight into every lesson
- Exclusive Music Arranger for Music Sales Worldwide, creating educational publications for artists including Delta Goodrem, The Wiggles, Guy Sebastian, and Australian Idol
Professional Standards & Safety
- Current Working With Children Check
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Teaching Philosophy
Tony’s approach is student-centred and encouraging, with an emphasis on:
- Building confidence and enjoyment
- Developing strong musical foundations
- Encouraging creativity alongside technique
- Supporting each student’s individual pace and goals
Whether a student is learning for enjoyment, examinations, or future study, lessons are tailored to ensure steady progress and positive outcomes.
Programs & Areas of Guidance
Students receive specialised instruction in:
- Piano (performance, technique, and musicianship)
- Music theory and literacy
- AMEB examination preparation
- Audition coaching for theatre and tertiary entry (including WAAPA)
- Songwriting, composition, and music technology
What Parents & Students Say
“Watching my son grow from a shy boy to needing to be held back from the stage at recitals is a huge credit to Mr Tony. He comes out of class glowing from all the fun he’s having.” — Jesse
“Only Tony and his passion for music could completely change my outlook in a single lesson. Thanks to his guidance, I have been accepted into WAAPA.” — Ayden‑James Nolan
Tony teaches at the Wellard School of Music, where students are supported in a warm, professional environment that values both musical excellence and personal growth.