Ignite Your Passion For Music

Expert music lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Poco Music School is a prestigious instrumental music school located in the Bayside Suburbs of Melbourne, offering private music tuition to students of all ages.

With a rich history spanning 25 years, our school was founded in 1995 by Maria Fakitopoulos, a passionate Music Educator and advocate for music education.

At Poco Music School, we take pride in our dedicated staff of 15 professionals who share their love and expertise in music with our students. Our team is committed to providing high-quality music education and nurturing the talents of aspiring musicians.

We offer instrumental lessons during after-school hours at our music school, as well as during school hours at 10 primary schools in the bayside & kingston area.

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to prepare students for various Instrumental music examinations, including Ameb, Anzca, VCE practical and Theory examinations. We are proud to see our students thrive in their exams, achieving High Distinctions and Honours.

In addition to exam preparation, we also offer specialised services to help students prepare for music auditions and music scholarships. Our experienced teachers guide students through the process, ensuring they are well-prepared for these important opportunities.

What We Offer

Music Lessons

From guitar to piano, vocals to drums We offer instrumental lessons during after-school hours at our music school, as well as during school hours at 10 primary schools in the the local Kingston & Bayside areas.

Songwriting & Recording Classes

At Poco Music School, we believe in the power of creativity and self-expression. That's why we also offer songwriting and recording classes, allowing students to explore their musicality and develop their own unique sound.

Ensemble/Band Program

Students have the opportunity to become involved in the ensemble/band program. This program runs separately from individual lessons and introduces students to another important aspect of instrumental performance.

Annual Concerts

At the end of the School Year we hold our End of Year concerts for all Primary Schools and our after School Hour Students showcasing their performance and musical skills learnt over the school year.

  • My daughter has just completed her first violin exam and was really well supported in the preparations - including extra lessons on the weekend. Thank you Maria.

    Trisca SB

  • My son has been learning Violin from Maria since the last three years. He pretty much enjoys his lesson as Maria is very kind and patient. She motivates him and infuses a lot of self confidence in him. My son even cleared his violin preliminary exam AMEB with Honours and is now preparing for his grade 1 exam. Thankyou POCO Music tuition.

    Smriti Mathur

  • My son has been learning guitar with Maria at Poco since kinder, nearly 10 years, and is still living and breathing his guitar! Maria has the special ability of being able to meet the kids at their level, wherever that may be, and inspire them on their musical journey.

    Susan Williams

  • Highly recommend the lovely Maria, my daughter loves music so much, due to her autism and low muscle tone in her hands learning the piano and singing with Maria has been the best thing for her physical strength and her emotional confidence, thank you for been so inspiring, patient and flexible.

    Megan Marshall

  • Maria is amazing! My two girls love her and and really enjoy their lessons with her. They now have a band with a few other kids that Maria runs regular sessions for and their loving music .... even had couple of successful performances. Highly recommended music school!

    George Xinos

  • My boys have been having guitar and drum lessons at Poco Music. They love their lessons. I have also been working for Poco Music for a number of years and really love my job. They have provided wonderful support and training along the way and the focus has always been on providing engaging, professional and enjoyable lessons for the students. They strive to provide extra opportunities a part from syllabus lessons such as performances, recording, songwriting, theory, band groups and using digital software for creating music. I highly recommend Poco Music from a parent's and professional opinion.

    Suzana FZ

  • Music lessons with Poco music are going very well. Our teacher this Term Finn has been amazing. He has adjusted teaching style to suit my son and has been in frequent communication with me. He has gone above and beyond!

    Marz Vee

  • Maria and her team are a group of people that are incredibly talented, passionate and encouraging. Within the few short weeks I have known Maria for, she has been completely accommodating with giving me not only guitar lessons, but theory work and recording sessions! Maria has helped my musical dreams become a reality as she’s been assisting me with writing and composing my own music. I only picked up the guitar for the very first time a few weeks ago and I feel as though Maria has helped me improve tremendously. I can’t thank her enough- I’m very excited to continue lessons with her and the team and would definitely recommend them to anyone else that is passionate about writing music or playing any musical instrument, no matter your age or past experience!

    Georgie Russell

  • My daughters have been having music lessons with POCO MUSIC for over 9 years. Maria is an amazing teacher and you can see her passion for music shining through in her teaching.Peter is teaching one of my daughters drums and again he is just as incredible as Maria.Paul and Maria I thankyou you for sharing your love of music and giving that love and passion to my kids throuh your teaching. I have, and will continue to highly recommend POCO MUSIC to as many people as I can, because I see through my children, the benefits music brings. A local business with amazing teachers.

    Danielle Scanlon

Enrol With Us Today

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, Poco Music School is the perfect place to cultivate your musical talents. Join us on this exciting journey and discover the joy of music at Poco Music School.

Our experienced instructors tailor the lessons to each student's needs and goals, ensuring a personalised learning experience. 

Contact us to book in a lesson for an after school or during school hours.