ACTKA Teacher Register

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical piano –all grades and styles, theory & musicianship, accompanying & chamber music

QUALIFICATIONS
B.A (Mus.), Grad. Dip. (secondary music), L. Mus. A (piano performance), M. Mus. (University of Tasmania –piano performance), M. Mus. (Temple University, USA –piano performance)

ABOUT
Philippa has worked as piano teacher and accompanist for 40+ years. Her special interests include chamber music collaborations, art song/lieder and playing with professional singers. Phillipa enjoys teaching all ages but especially the 15 -18 years. Her passion involves getting beginners set up properly from the first piano lesson. She also undertakes aural/singing/choral work with pianists to encourage a piano community for a solo instrument.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical Piano

QUALIFICATIONS
B Mus (Performance Piano), LRSM, Kodaly Level 1 (Secondary), Teacher’s Certificate (STEAA)

ABOUT
Sophie is director of ACT Suzuki Piano. She believes that a beautiful tone comes from a beautiful heart and that making music is an artistic, social and emotional experience. Sophie is passionate about encouraging a child’s natural love of music from early age as well as guiding parents to be part of child’s learning journey.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical Piano, Beginners to Grade 7

QUALIFICATIONS
A. Mus. A., B. App Sc

ABOUT
Alison has twenty years teaching experience. She aims to introduce students to a broad range of musical styles from the varied classical repertoire through to jazz and pop style. Alison emphasizes the importance of developing good technique and fluent reading skills while providing students a total musical experience encompassing musicianship, theory, ear training and the ability to express themselves through music.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical piano from beginner to advanced levels

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano

ABOUT
Marie gained her B Mus from the Canberra School of Music and then furthered her studies in Vienna. She is a highly experienced teacher who focuses on helping her students develop a solid technical foundation, a beautiful tone and a love of music. Marie was awarded the AMEB Shield for the best exam results throughout ACT and NSW in 2012 (Preliminary to 6th Grade) and has also been awarded Letters of Commendation (Top 5 teacher) for Preliminary to 6th Grade in 2013 and 7th Grade to Licentiate in 2014.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical Piano

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano; Diploma of Music Education

ABOUT
Amber’s diverse music studio provides students of all ages and levels with well-rounded and thorough instruction in piano performance, aural, sight-reading, healthful piano technique and theory of music. She believes in preparing and inspiring pupils for a lifetime of music making. Amber is currently studying a Masters in Music Education by research at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
General/classical piano for children and adults with difficulties in movement or memory/attention

QUALIFICATIONS
Dipl. Church music (Bayreuth/Germany), secondary/tertiary teaching courses, PhD Neuroscience, MD (Germany)

ABOUT
Susanne has extensive teaching experience, both early childhood groups and piano tuition. She has also taught German for voice students at ANU. Her special interests include employing a variety of brain functions to target problems as occur in cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorders etc. She is currently involved in research into Parkinson’s disease.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical Piano – Higher Grades

QUALIFICATIONS
DSCM (Perf. Hons); DSCM (Teaching, Hons); LMusA

ABOUT
Highly experienced teacher and performer at national and international levels including over 30 years as a tertiary level piano specialist. Currently an AMEB Federal Examiner, Performance Teaching Fellow at ANU, Pianist in Trio Empyrean and the Lanyon Trio, Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference National Committee member and frequent presenter of masterclasses, workshops and teachers’ seminars throughout Australia.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical, music theory, beginner-intermediate

SUBURB/LOCALITY
Mawson, ACT

QUALIFICATION
B. Ed. (primary), Cert. IV Music (performance)

ABOUT
Beth is passionate about music and sharing this with others. She believes that learning to play the piano should be an enjoyable experience for all. She has 10 years experience performing with small bands.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Theory, Musicianship, Organ

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., M.Mus., Dip.Ed.

ABOUT
After music studies in Adelaide, Terry undertook advanced studies in organ, improvisation, and choir direction in Vienna, and music education in Salzburg. He is now well known as an organ harpsichordist, musicologist, choir director, and teacher, having taught piano, organ, theory and musicianship successfully for many years.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION
Classical and Popular Piano, AMEB and ANZCA Grades up to AMUSA level, Theory and Musicianship up to Grade 7

QUALIFICATIONS
B.Ed (Secondary Music), A.Mus.A (Piano), L.Mus.A (Piano), Certified Simply Music Teacher, MTA Accreditation

ABOUT
Giselle has been teaching the piano for over 25 years and enjoys teaching all ages from Beginner to Advanced Levels and caters for individuals. Giselle is passionate about piano teaching, passing the joy of learning the piano onto her students and helping them reach their full potential as musicians.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION:
Classical piano, theory, improvisation, basic jazz skills and accompaniment

QUALIFICATIONS
AMusA, Associate Degree in Piano (with Distinction)

ABOUT
Rebecca’s primary goal is to introduce her students to a lifetime love of music, whilst developing their technical, theoretical and musical skills in a holistic way. She enjoys working with young beginners right through to adults wanting to revisit their childhood musical ambitions or learn a new skill.

AREA OF TEACHING SPECIALISATION:
Classical Piano, AMEB Grades up to grade 7, Theory

QUALIFICATIONS
A.Mus.A. (Piano), B.A. (Hons) Dip. Ed., MTA Accreditation

ABOUT
Elizabeth has many years of experience teaching a wide range of students. She strives to encourage a love of all kinds of music.