Hitting the Right Notes Cooks Hill School of Music
- Liane Morris
- Aug 1, 2024
- 2 min read
Cooks Hill School of Music opened in March, and the proprietor, Samuel Martin, is keen to share the joy and privilege of playing music with others.
Located in the heart of Darby Street Cooks Hill, lessons are open to anyone of any age or skill level, for any instrument, as individuals, in groups, or in bands.
With a background in science, technology, and education, Samuel has also played multiple instruments for over 36 years. When he received an inheritance, he seized the opportunity to start a business by doing what he loved and believed in.
“I received an inheritance from my aunt who, like me, loved music, so I like to think that this is her legacy,” said Samuel.
“I love the property that we’ve secured for the school. There are six lesson rooms and a great band room out the back. We teach piano, guitar, strings, drums, and vocals, but we can also teach any instrument. We’re aiming the business at 5- to 15-year-olds but saying that we’ve got middle-aged clients and are happy to teach anyone.”
Samuel is passionate about the benefits of teaching music to young minds.
“The studies show that playing a musical instrument is a full brain workout with enormous cognitive and social benefits, and we want to be part of sharing that with as many children as possible,” he said.
“We tailor our lessons to suit every individual because everyone learns differently, and we’re getting great results, seeing improvements quickly and a shared excitement between the teacher and the student.”
Samuel has big plans for the future. Keen to build community, he would love to see the space become a regular hangout, to put some bands together by matching up his students and potentially transform into a people-focused social enterprise – “possibly even a workerled cooperative, striving for a better, more harmonious world.”
The Cooks Hill School of Music is currently offering new enrolments up to three free lessons when they book the first ten lesson block. For more information, visit www.chsom.com.au.
