I completed my Bachelor of Music at the University of Adelaide in 1997, majoring in Composition and Pianoforte, and have trained in various instruments including Harp, Percussion, Singing and Acoustic Guitar. I completed my Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) Grades in Piano and Theory & Musicianship to University entry. I am a Full Member of the Music Teachers Association of NSW & SA accredited to teach Pianoforte, Theory and Composition. I am also passionate about songwriting and have won various songwriting Awards including ‘Young Composer of the Year’.
I have been teaching and performing music for over 15 years in both Adelaide and Sydney and have taught in the NSW Public School System (Primary and High School). I am excellent with teaching childrens music and creative arts programs and am a former Director of the Australian College of Entertainment (ACE) and ACE Artist Management in Sydney with former students appearing on Australian Idol and performing live around Australia and internationally.
I welcome students who want to learn music for fun as well as those who are committed to really achieving something with their music. I enjoy seeing continual growth of not just the musician but the individual, as they work hard to achieve their dreams of musical success. Students may sit for their AMEB Exams or just learn for enjoyment. In my classes we explore the world of music by listening, learning, reading, creating, improvising, sharing, communicating, writing, singing, practicing and playing music. All ages are welcome and all styles of music are explored.
Whether you are wanting to learn to play an instrument to fulfill a life long dream, give your child a head start, needing assistance with your high school music subjects, learn to accompany, a singer needing skills in reading music, basic piano or theory or a songwriter wanting direction and encouragement or to work on your songs - I can help.
I teach Piano, Keyboard, Harp, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion as well as Theory, Musicianship, Aural, Songwriting, Composition, Music Technology, Music History, Popular Music Studies in both group and private settings.
NOTE: I currently only teach in Adelaide SA