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Meet our

PRINCIPAL

Dr. Tanya Nguyen has a unique training background, having experienced musical cultures in the UK, US, Russia, Japan and Australia. Her skills in teaching and training have been tested for over 30 years across some of world’s leading music institutions like the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Royal Academy of Music and University of New South Wales.

Recognising her distinguished expertise; the over-100-year-old Australian Music Examinations Board has appointed her an international examiner. Furthermore, she has been appointed the Ambassador of Australia’s most renowned musical examination body to Vietnam.

Since then, the school has constantly grown and flourished through the efforts of highly qualified teachers. WSMS has a 98% rate of students scoring an A or A+ at professional music examination. Many of the school’s very own students have progressed to become talented performers around the world or even teachers at the very school that taught them.

Tanya Nguyen

About

Western Sydney
Piano School

Founded in 2008, AMEB Western Sydney Piano School (WSPS) has spent over 18 years inspiring musicians of all ages, driven by its principal’s vision to redefine music education.

Our mission

To help students build strong musical skills and a lifelong love for music.

At Western Sydney Piano School, we nurture each student’s potential through dedicated mentorship, joyful learning, and meaningful achievements, shaping confident and personal musical journeys.

DR.

Tanya Nguyen

Former Lecturer at Sydney Church of England Grammar School and Australian Institute of Music

25+ years of teaching and mentoring experience across Australia & Asia

PhD & Master of Music, University of New South Wales (Australia)

AMEB Vietnam Ambassador & International Examiner

Education & Academic Excellence

Dr. Tanya’s journey is exceptionally rare, marked by an unbroken record of full government scholarships from the age of 7 through to her PhD, across both Vietnam and Australia. She first rose to national prominence as a First Prize scholar, and was later selected to train at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory at just 14. Dr. Tanya holds a Master’s with Distinction and a PhD from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), reflecting a lifetime of sustained excellence at the highest levels of music education.

Vision

For Dr. Tanya, teaching is about nurturing the passion within every student. She focuses on building a true connection with music, bringing joy to each lesson. By understanding every student’s individual path, Dr. Tanya has always provided dedicated mentorship and encouragement they need to thrive.

Ambassador & Examinership

Dr. Tanya Nguyen holds the distinguished role of Ambassador for the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) in Vietnam, and is an AMEB International Examiner, making her the only Vietnamese-Australian to achieve this in her field. She has actively contributed to piano workshops across Australia and Vietnam, including collaborations with leading Vietnamese universities.

Experience

With over 25 years of teaching experience in Australia, Dr. Tanya has guided thousands of students from beginners to advanced levels. Her roles have included: Lecturer at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) & the Sydney Church of England Grammar School. Currently, she is the founder and Director of the Western Sydney Piano School in Bass Hill. Tanya has graced stages across the world, including performances in Sydney (2008), Tokyo (1995), and Moscow (1990).

Meet our

TEACHERS

Minh Nhat Nguyen

Piano Instructor

India Sweeney

Piano Teacher

Luke Pomroy

Piano Teacher

Minh Nhat Nguyen

Piano Instructor

India Sweeney

Piano Teacher

Luke Pomroy

Piano Teacher

Our

PARTNERSHIP

WSPS is proudly collaborating with top academic institutions across to provide top-notch musical training and coaching to students of all ages across Sydney.