Aaron Hughes is a piano teacher, composer and lifelong musician whose love of music began as a child growing up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. He studied piano through the AMEB system, successfully completing Piano Repertoire Grade 6 and Theory Grade 3, while also excelling in music throughout his school years at Pittwater High School, including Extension Music and solo performance studies. Aaron has a particular interest in ragtime piano and the music of Scott Joplin. Inspired by the energy, rhythm and creativity of this style, he has gone on to compose his own ragtime works and continues to develop his skills as both a performer and composer. He is also Assistant Organist at St Anthony of Padua Croatian Church, where he regularly contributes to the musical life of the parish through piano and organ performance. Coming from a family of pianists, he developed a strong appreciation from an early age and is known for seeking out public pianos wherever he travels, sharing his enjoyment of music with the wider community. Alongside his musical background, Aaron brings extensive experience working with children. He has spent many years teaching martial arts to young students and has worked in both childcare and after-school care settings with children ranging from toddlers through to primary school age. Through these roles, he has developed the patience, communication skills and positive approach needed to help young learners build confidence and succeed. Aaron believes that genuine enjoyment is one of the most important ingredients for long-term success at the piano. His lessons combine structured learning with encouragement and enthusiasm, helping students develop strong musical foundations while discovering the satisfaction that comes from making music for themselves. When he is not teaching or performing, Aaron enjoys composing, playing chess and continuing to expand his musical knowledge and repertoire. Aaron has successfully completed Dr Denise Stanley’s Piano Teacher Training Course.