MY BACKGROUND

Philosophy, Experience and Qualifications

My Teaching Philosophy

Throughout my teaching experience, I have found that the most successful students have a solid understanding of how music works and the motivation to pursue self-directed learning. Therefore, my teaching philosophy focuses on building these skills so that my students can gain a deeper understanding of the music they play and continue lifelong autonomous learning. I offer patient and supportive lessons focused on learning to play the music you love while developing good habits, musical confidence and working toward your goals, however big or small they may be.

Personalised lesson plans are tailored to your skill level, interests, and goals. The first few lessons are a chance for us to get to know each other and put together a plan so that you can get the most out of your lessons. I can support students learning for fun, those working towards performances, auditions, playing in a band, or advancing their writing and improvisation skills. 

A Little Bit About Me

I’ve been playing the piano for 20 years, exploring classical, contemporary, and jazz styles. I have a passion for film soundtracks, especially any of the music from Studio Ghibli. At the moment, my favourite pieces to play are Howl’s Moving Castle by Joe Hisaishi and Nocturne in F minor (Op.55 No.1) by Frederic Chopin. I’m also an accomplished composer, having written works for solo piano and string quartet.

As you may have gathered, I spend a lot of time with music, but I also love to do many other things! Such as puzzles (the biggest ones I can find), staying up late reading sci-fi/fantasy novels and taking way too many photos of my cat, Magnus.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Private Piano Teacher,
Piano Tutoring, Brisbane

January 2022 – Present

Piano Teacher,
Crystal Music, Brisbane

2022 – 2023

Piano Teacher,
Sono Music, Brisbane

January 2019 – December 2022

QUALIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF MUSIC,
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QUEENSLAND CONSERVATORIUM

2024

GRADE 4 MUSIC THEORY,
AMEB

2023

GRADE 6 PIANO,
AMEB

2019

MY music