Music Teachers
Cath Dowling
keyboard, guitar, ukulele, recorder, flute & percussion
Originally from Canberra, I completed my teaching degree at Australian Catholic University in my early 20’s and worked for several years as a classroom teacher.
During my time as a classroom teacher I was heavily involved in all the music pursuits in the school and so decided to make this the focus of my teaching.
Susan Williams
keyboard, recorder & abc teacher
I am a qualified classroom teacher, with a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Teaching and Learning.
I have been involved in music, in one way or another, for as long as I can remember, at primary and secondary school and, later, through community choirs, orchestral ensembles and theatre.
Madison Smith
guitar, keyboard, drums, percussion & ukulele
Originally from Hobart, I have been involved in music my entire life. I started learning the flute at the age of 7 and then in my teen years started focusing on the guitar and the bass guitar.
At 21 I received my bachelor degree in music performance and the following year moved to Melbourne to complete my honours at the University of Melbourne, which i received at the end of 2016.
Nick Roney
woodwind specialist – flute, clarinet & saxophone
My musical career begun when I was at primary school and has continued ever since with no break as I have loved it that much. I begun my learning on the saxophone and have since picked up the flute and clarinet as not only a challenge but also so I can play in stage productions.
Patrick Yuen
guitar, drums, percussion & ukulele
My name is Patrick Yuen and I am a very experienced drum, ukulele, cajon and guitar teacher. I have taught many students over many years and my students have always enjoyed my fun and enthusiastic approach to learning.
Meggyann Davie-Smythe
voice, piano, ukelele and saxaphone
I am a classically trained singer having completed Grade 7 AMEB classical singing exams with high distinctions. I am a proficient sight-reader, experienced in solfege and have extensive music theory knowledge, having studied music for over 12 years. I also play and teach a variety of instruments including piano, ukulele and saxophone.
Colleen Brown
violin, keyboard, guitar, ukulele & abc
Growing up my family home was full of music. Everyone in my family plays an instrument, and I was exposed to a huge variety of music travelling around to folk festivals with my Dad and to Classical Harp and Opera concerts with my mum!
Kristy Stafford
Keyboard, flute & voice
I took my first piano lesson at 6 years of age, and fell in love with music. I started working my way through my AMEB Music exams, and at age 10 decided to add another instrument, and started learning the Cello. In year 7, I began playing the flute, sitting my grade 1 AMEB Flute exam the same year.
Dimi Holborow
Guitar
I learnt to play guitar when I was around 8 years old from watching and listening to my dad and older brother play. I started classical guitar lessons when I was 14 and have not stopped learning. I love to play all styles of music and also love to play piano and generally like to dabble in many stringed instruments, however guitar is my principle instrument.
Shae Mahony
Voice, keyboard and drums
I am a 22-year-old singer/songwriter with a love for all things music! I have recently graduated from The Australian Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) where I majored in Voice. .
