Jack Harris began his career in music very early in life playing in various bands (brass, military, concert, stage and Jazz). He also played violin in various orchestras both here and overseas. After a short stint in the Army Band (Melbourne) on clarinet as a young adult, he sought to focus on teaching. This avenue took him all over the world, Europe mostly, but also to the US, Canada, the UK, and Japan. He holds a PhD DMus and EdD. Since his retirement he has taken on the role of Music Director for the Australian Children’s Orchestra and acts as…

I teach piano, violin, viola, and ‘cello. Over the last decade, many of my students have won scholarships to private colleges as well as to specialist music schools. MY PROGRAM INCLUDES: – 60 min. private lessons – World renowned methodology – Internationally benchmarked awards – Graded Theory & Musicianship built into every lesson – Orchestra Training – Music Exams + Audition Prep. – Competitions + Concerts

Dr Taliesin Coward is an Epping (Sydne)-based multi-instrumentalist teacher, soloist, and musicologist, specializing in teaching violin, viola, guitar and performance skills for musicians (both solo and ensemble settings). He is a tertiary qualified pedagogue and MTA accredited teacher (violin & music theory), and since 2008 has been in demand as a studio teacher, and workshop and ensemble presenter. An active performer, Dr Taliesin is noted for his virtuosic performances, and is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, and a founding member of, and soloist with the internationally recognised Australian chamber orchestra Camerata Academica of the Antipodes. His appearances as a soloist include…

Sarah Scheermeijer, a German-born violinist, continued her musical journey under the tutelage of renowned educator Elizabeth Morgan AM. At age nine, she captivated audiences with a solo performance for Queensland’s governor, marking the start her career. At the age of 10, her early achievements included appearances on ABC 2NR radio, a national TV feature in the 1999 St George Commercial, and solo performances at iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, as well as performing as soloist with ensembles like the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Sarah earned scholarships from Somerville House, Queensland Young Conservatorium, Avondale University (Academic and Musical…

Having taught strings in school settings for many years, my teaching focus is now on helping adult violin and viola players of all levels to achieve their musical goals. My home studio is in Corinda, about 10 minutes walk from the station. As a performer, my area of expertise is Historically Informed Performance, and I regularly tutor in Early Music workshops for groups such as the Early Music Society of QLD.

Chin-Hwi hails from over 35 years of music performance, and music tutoring for the past 25 years. For music mentoring and guidance to get you where you want to be, Chin-Hwi is happy to answer your questions about how to get started… or to return to your music playing. Her vocational training experience guides students along the way! Chin-Hwi’s a passionate strings teacher (violin, viola and beginners cello), who teaches in private institutions (Central Coast, Newcastle and Port Stephens schools) where she is strings tutor and directs ensembles and beginner string groups. She runs her busy music studio in Mayfield…

Marianne is a highly regarded professional violinist, chamber musician and educator. She is a skilled and experienced teacher who believes every child has the ability to reach their potential with the appropriate support and instruction. She fosters self-confidence, interpersonal skills, curiosity, a love of learning, an appreciation of the arts and a joyful sense of fun through her teaching practice. She offers private violin tuition and chamber music coaching as well as HSC music, audition and orchestral excerpt preparation. She teaches primarily traditional string pedagogy methods but incorporates philosophies from the Suzuki method as well. Her studio is located in…

Stephanie is the founder and principal cello teacher at Hills Musica. She has been teaching all age groups, in schools and privately since 2012 in both New South Wales and Western Australia. 2016 saw Stephanie heading to the UK and Europe to study, then to America to be involved in El Sistema music programs. On returning to Australia, Stephanie made the move to the Perth hills. More information at www.hillsmusica.com

Chloe Jane is a motivated music educator who is driven by her profound passion for music. Having graduated from a Masters of Teaching Course, Chloe believes in promoting self-expression and inclusivity for all young musicians by providing memorable musical opportunities and lessons. She is a compassionate, patient and enthusiastic musician and teacher who meshes well with all different types of personalities. Her goal is to always make learning fun whilst making sure that students are engaged and progressing musically. In Chloe’s free time, she enjoys attending music concerts and playing chamber music. Chloe offers online lessons.

Profile: Luisiana offers individual lessons in Port Macquarie. With more than 10 years experience teaching children and performing, Luisiana can help you achieve your violin, ensemble and performance goals. Luisiana combines skills and methods in Kodaly, Suzuki and AMEB to move students through desired outcomes. Born in Germany to a musical family, Luisiana moved to Australia before learning the violin at 3 and a half. Tutored by Suzuki pedagogue Haruo Gotto Luisiana was invited to perform solo before the governor of Queensland at the age of 9. Whilst receiving violin studies for five years with the acclaimed string educator Elizabeth…

Playing violin (viola and any musical instrument for that matter) is for life! My classical training, orchestral and chamber music experience has led me to realize that violin playing fits with all forms of music. I set my students up to love playing and to want to play and explore violin for the whole of their lives. Teenage students who have been playing since primary school have very different needs and interests to younger ones. Sometimes, a stint on an electric violin and an introduction to contemporary, jazz or rock violin styles is just what they need! After teaching violin…