Modern Music

Modern Music A warm, relaxed environment perfect to learn piano, for any age and skill level. Based in Bryanston, the studio is run by Sam Stearns

Based in Bryanston, the studio is run by Sam and her son Blu, together they teach a wide range of students from primary school pupils to senior citizens. Decades of teaching have left Sam with a unique style of teaching not used by more orthodox piano teachers, allowing students to select the songs they would like to learn from her extensive library or even write the sheet music for songs not in the collection.

26/05/2026

✨ Nia Chair Dancing Classes – Starting Monday! ✨
I’m so excited to invite you to my new online Nia Chair Dancing classes 💛
This is a fun, gentle and joyful way to exercise — perfect for:�✔️ Anyone with mobility, knee or hip challenges�✔️ Those recovering from injury or surgery�✔️ Busy professionals wanting to move during the day
In just 40 minutes, you’ll improve:�🌿 Fitness�🌿 Flexibility�🌿 Stability & mobility�🌿 Agility — all in a mindful, uplifting way
💻 Join from home or work via Zoom�🗓 Mondays�⏰ 9:30 or 12:00
💰 R100 drop-in | R400 monthly�🎁 First class FREE
Contact Julie with your name and email: 0833256076
Come move, feel good, and reconnect with your body 💫
Comment below or message me to book your free class!

24/05/2026

🎹 When Student Becomes Teacher 🎹

One of the things we love most about the Piano Made Easy method is how quickly it builds confidence and understanding.

Take Josh, for example. After just three lessons, he was already able to explain and demonstrate what he had learned to Paul (Dale’s husband), who is 69 years young! 🙌✨

Moments like these remind us that music is for everyone, no matter your age or stage. With the right method, even a beginner can step into the role of teacher, sharing the joy of playing with others.

Well done, Josh! What a special way to welcome Paul into the journey! 👏🎶

📞 Ready to begin your own piano journey?
Contact Dale: ‪‪+27 79 857 3969‬‬
Contact Sam: ‪‪+27 73 100 1771

🌐www.modernmusic.co.za

20/05/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano? 🎹

With the Piano Made Easy books, you can start your journey anytime, at your own pace, in your own space. Our simple, easy-to-follow method is designed so that beginners can play with both hands in their very first lesson. Yes, really!

Whether you're learning for yourself or supporting your child at home, this proven method makes piano feel achievable, enjoyable and exciting from day one. No overwhelm. No complicated theory. Just real music, right away.

Ready to get started?
Visit www.modernmusic.co.za

Or contact:

Dale Chaplin – 079 857 3969
Sam Stearns – 073 100 1771

Let’s make playing piano possible for you 🎶

15/05/2026

🎹 Why does Piano Made Easy actually work? 🎶
Because it’s designed for REAL people: busy adults, nervous beginners, kids, teens, and anyone who thought they were “not musical.” ❤️

With Piano Made Easy, students learn through:
✨ Simple step-by-step lessons
✨ Visual learning techniques
✨ Fun characters and storytelling
✨ Easy hand placement methods
✨ Familiar songs from the very beginning
✨ Learning at your own pace
✨ Building confidence first
✨ A method that removes the overwhelm

And the best part?
Our students don’t just learn notes… they learn to ENJOY playing piano 🎹😊

This video showcases just a few of the amazing Piano Made Easy students who are proving that anyone can learn with the right method! 👏

📞 For more information or to get started:
Dale Chaplin – 079 857 3969
Sam Chaplin – 083 296 3219
🌐 Piano Made Easy Official Website

13/05/2026

🎹✨ Learning piano is even more magical with a little imagination! ✨🎹

An integral part of the Piano Made Easy method is our delightful set of characters, used in a fun and engaging storyline to help students learn notes, keys, and correct hand placement with ease. These much-loved characters have helped students of all ages build confidence and enjoy the learning process from the very beginning.

In this absolutely adorable video, little Lucy ( one of Dale’s students) introduces and explains the characters in her own sweet way. 💕 Her excitement and confidence are such a beautiful reminder that learning music should be joyful, creative, and fun!

We just know this video is going to make you smile 😊🎶

To find out more about the Piano Made Easy method:
📞 Dale Chaplin – 079 857 3969
📞 Sam Chaplin – 082 563 5630
🌐 Website: www.modernmusicstudio.co.za

06/05/2026

Meet Ben 🎹✨
Just 8 years old and already playing with serious confidence!

Ben has been learning with Dale for just over a year, and what he loves most about piano is challenging himself and practising the songs he enjoys at home. That confidence really shines through in this video, where he plays a short extract of It Must Have Been Love by Roxette 💛

Proof that with the right method, encouragement, and a bit of dedication, young students can achieve amazing things.

👉 Visit www.modernmusic.co.za

📞 Sam: 073 100 1771 or 065 072 3749
📞 Dale: 079 857 3969

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💝 The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift 💝This Mother’s Day, give her something she’ll truly love…✨ The gift of radiant, glowing ...
06/05/2026

💝 The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift 💝

This Mother’s Day, give her something she’ll truly love…
✨ The gift of radiant, glowing skin ✨

Introducing Green Radiance 🌿 — our all-natural, 5-Step At-Home Face Lift System designed to lift, firm, and rejuvenate… all from the comfort of home.

Because she deserves to feel as beautiful as she is 💖

🌿 What makes it special:
✔️ Luxurious, spa-like experience at home
✔️ Nourishes, hydrates & restores natural glow
✔️ Helps smooth fine lines & improve elasticity
✔️ Made with high-quality, skin-loving ingredients

💧 From the refreshing Gel Mask to the brightening Vitamin C Cream, each step works together to leave her skin feeling soft, firm, and beautifully revitalised.

💰 Value: R1400
🎁 Mother’s Day Special: ONLY R650

Make this Mother’s Day extra meaningful with a gift she’ll use, enjoy, and thank you for every day.

📲 WhatsApp to order or find out more:
Dale Chaplin: 079 857 3969
Paul Chaplin: 083 296 3219

💐 Limited stock available — don’t miss out!

✨ Lift, Glow & Radiate Naturally ✨Introducing Green Radiance 🌿Your all-natural, at-home facelift solution designed to en...
21/04/2026

✨ Lift, Glow & Radiate Naturally ✨

Introducing Green Radiance 🌿
Your all-natural, at-home facelift solution designed to enhance your skin’s natural beauty, without the need for expensive treatments.

Say hello to firmer, smoother, more radiant skin with our 5-Step At-Home Face Lift System:

💧 Step 1: Gel Mask
Deeply hydrates and plumps, instantly reviving tired, dull skin for a smoother, glowing complexion.

🌫 Step 2: Hydrating Mist
Preps and refreshes your skin, boosting hydration and helping every product absorb better.

💦 Step 3: Triluronic Hydrating Serum
Delivers multi-level hydration for visibly firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

✨ Step 4: Copper Peptide Serum
Supports collagen production, improves elasticity, and helps reduce fine lines.

🍊 Step 5: Vitamin C Cream
Brightens, evens skin tone, and protects, leaving your skin luminous and revitalised.

🌿 Why you’ll love it:
✔️ All-natural, nourishing ingredients
✔️ Firms, lifts & smooths fine lines
✔️ Improves skin texture & glow
✔️ Salon-quality results at home

💰 Value: R1400
🔥 Launch Special: ONLY R650

Ready to transform your skincare routine?

📲 WhatsApp to order or get more info:
Dale Chaplin: 079 857 3969
Paul Chaplin: 083 296 3219

15/04/2026

🎹 “I wish I started years ago…”

It’s something we hear all the time.

From adults in their 30s, 40s, 60s… even 70s.

But here’s the truth:

The best time to start was years ago.
The next best time is today. ✨

Whether it’s:
• A child starting their very first lesson
• A busy adult finding 10 minutes a day
• Or someone rediscovering music later in life

The journey always begins the same way — one simple step.

With Piano Made Easy, that first step isn’t overwhelming.
It’s clear, structured, and designed to help you actually play from the very beginning 🎶

No pressure. No complicated theory.
Just real music, real progress, and real enjoyment.

Because it’s never too early…
and it’s definitely never too late 💛

👉 Visit www.modernmusic.co.za

📞 Sam: 073 100 1771 / 065 072 3749
📞 Dale: 079 857 3969

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Bryanston
Johannesburg
2021

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 10:00 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00

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+27731001771

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