Viola lessons

Dave helps students become versatile players who understand music far beyond the notes on a page.

I focus on the fundamentals of good rhythm, intonation and musicianship and work towards improving a students ability to pick up a piece of music and play with confidence.

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Music for Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation that provides access to high quality, inspiring, and inclusive musical experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the ACT and surrounding regions. We believe that music-making plays a vital role in creating community and friendships, as well as developing and maintaining cognitive function. Music for Canberra prioritises making these benefits accessible for everyone, through curating fun and engaging learning opportunities.

Violin Lessons

Alexander White holds a Master of Arts (Music Performance), an Honours Degree in Advanced Musical Performance Studies and a Bachelor of Music Performance, and has taught for 20 years, including ten as Head of Strings at Mount Waverley Secondary College. He has also taught at schools such as Melbourne Grammar, MacRobertson Girls' School and Tintern Grammar, and tutored for the Melbourne Youth Music Program, the Victorian State School Spectacular and the Monash University Academy Orchestra. As a performer he has appeared with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic and alongside artists including Andrea Bocelli, Tina Arena and Sigur Ros, performing across Australia, Europe, Asia and South America, and he received the Monash University Chamber Music Prize along with a scholarship to study and perform in South America. His violin and viola lessons focus on technical foundation and musicianship with music reading taught from the outset, and he prepares students for AMEB exams, VCE Units 1 to 4, IB assessments, eisteddfods, scholarships and university auditions from his Richmond home studio or online.

Group Singing Lessons

Annette holds an A.Mus.A., A.T.C.L., Performance Certificate and a B.Mus., and has 36 years of performing experience alongside 28 years of teaching. At her Ferny Hills studio she covers strings, piano and voice, and prepares students for A.M.E.B. examinations. Lessons can follow either an exam pathway or a recreational one, depending on what the student is after.

Violin Lessons

Molly holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Violin, Advanced Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and a Graduate Diploma in Music Performance from the University of Queensland, and is currently studying viola at the Australian National Academy of Music. She freelances with Camerata, Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, as well as the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Opera Australia Orchestra. She has taught privately and in schools in both Brisbane and Melbourne. Her violin and viola lessons are engaging and positive, with a focus on the essential basics.

Viola da Gamba Lessons

Dr Shaun Ng studied viola da gamba with Jose Vazquez and has recorded extensively, including a double CD of Telemann's 12 fantasias and 2 lessons for solo viola da gamba on a 1739 Jean Nicolas Lambert instrument, a solo disc of music by Mr. de Machy on a copy of the 1683 Michel Collichon viol, a debut theorbo CD of Robert de Visee, and a recording of Marin Marais from Pieces a une et a deux violes (1686). He has also recorded with lutenist Lucas Harris and collaborated with keyboardist Diana Weston on a CD for viola da gamba, square piano and harpsichord. His violin lessons are structured and goal focused, building a technical foundation alongside musical understanding. Lessons are offered in person and online with professional video and audio, and he begins with a free 15 minute online consultation.

Viola Lessons

Cassandra Hansen and Daniel Grindrod trained at the Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, where their work has included roles as Music Director and Piano Accompanist. They play classical, jazz and musical theatre repertoire, and their students have auditioned successfully for the Bachelor of Music at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and achieved Honours (A) and High Distinctions (A+) in music examinations. Lessons in cello, violin, viola and piano are tailored to each student and run either in the Cornubia studio or online via Skype, with performance opportunities offered each semester.