Your musical journey begins with the right teacher

Meet Our Teaching Team

Dedicated, qualified educators helping students thrive through music.

Portrait of Sharon Hatton

Sharon Hatton

Studio Owner and Principal

Associate Diploma, London College of Music (ALCM) | Bachelor of Music, UNE (BMus) | Licensed Kindermusik Educator since 2005 | Bigger Better Brains Educator, 2018 | Member of Music Teachers Association, NSW MMTA

After teaching music and piano as a primary school music teacher in Singapore for about 10 years, and Kindermusik and piano lessons in Sydney for about 4 years, Sharon started up Piano Bug Music, on the Central Coast, in 2013.

Her journey with the piano started when she was just 5 years old, when her preschool teacher noticed she was playing little tunes by ear on the classroom piano. She went on to complete her piano exams till her hat and gown, and has worked as an accompanist and cocktail pianist.

Her very own studio, Piano Bug Music started off as Kindermusik classes and piano lessons to a handful of students, from her living room. This has now grown to over a 100 students on musical journeys each week at Piano Bug Music with a teacher team…..and growing!

Nothing gives her greater happiness than watching her students thrive and find joy in their piano playing. She also loves her cuddles with her little Musikbugs in her Kindermusik classes, and loves watching them grow into beautiful people. Together with her wonderful team of teachers, she aims to ignite that musical spark and encourage every student to keep growing and learning in their musical journeys. Her most favourite thing to do, however, is going home every evening to her hubby, two children and their family dog, Smudge.

Portrait of Bel Marsden

Bel Marsden

Musikbugs Educator and Musical Theatre Specialist

Licensed Kindermusik Educator (since 2023)

Bel Marsden is a devoted mum of three beautiful kids and two fur babies. She was raised in a musical home and has brought the same environment to her own children. She spent her upbringing performing within her family's talent school (Johnny Young Talent School) and has continued to work in the creative arts. She has worked in child entertainment, which involved faceprinting, balloons, etc. She has also worked behind the scenes in theatre shows and a variety of other platforms. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching young ones, singing and performance for Gina Jeffrey's. It gave her great joy seeing the growth and confidence developing in the kids. She is also a lifestyle photographer and loves creating special memories for people. She is passionate about child development and loves all kids but definitely has a spot for the babies! Kindermusik has been a large part of her family's life. She is so excited to be a part of the team and being on this musical journey with all the families.

Portrait of Frankie Adams

Frankie Adams

Musikbugs Educator, Vocal Teacher and Musical Theatre Specialist

Bio Coming Soon

Jodie Sharpe

Piano Teacher

Associate Diploma (AMusA), AMEB | Bachelor of Music Studies (BMusStud), Sydney Conservatorium of Music  | Master of Teaching (Primary), ACU

Jodie began playing the piano at just four years old and quickly fell in love with music.  Since then, the piano has led her into diverse musical roles, including ballet pianist, répétiteur, performer, and accompanist. Jodie also brings rich teaching experience through her extensive experience in private tuition, classroom music teaching, and conducting bands and choirs. She loves working with students of all ages, helping them discover a genuine love for music. Jodie is passionate about supporting each student to grow in confidence, ability, and joy in music. She loves calling the Central Coast home and enjoys the relaxed lifestyle and time outdoors with her husband and three kids. 

Where to find Piano Bug Music Studio

61C Webb St, East Gosford NSW 2250 — easily accessible from the Central Coast suburbs

We operate from a welcoming, child-friendly studio with street parking and family drop-off. Map and directions are integrated below for mobile GPS routing.

Address: 61C Webb St, East Gosford NSW 2250

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