AUSTA String Teacher Personal Details
![]() | Jenny Occleshaw | I teach violin and viola from beginner to advanced level in a warm caring environment with the emphasis on the individuals needs. Always working toward excellent left and right hand technique whilst developing a love of music. Students prepared for AMEB and Trinity exams as well as auditions. Studio is handy to public transport. View More | VIC |
![]() | Dave Carr | Teaching guitar and banjo with a focus on safe and healthy whole person approach. A BodyMinded & Alexander Technique teacher as well as solid musical expertise. Experienced with adult beginners and children. View More | NSW |
![]() | Greg Holdaway | Greg Holdaway is the founder of the BodyMinded approach – which brings to together Alexander Technique with applied anatomy and biomechanics. Greg has extensive experience working with musicians and music teachers. Recovering from injury and to enhance freedom and enjoyment while playing. View More | NSW |
![]() | Suzie | “The Suzie G School of Music and Performance” based in Gumdale, Brisbane. Specialising in private music tuition for violin. viola, cello, beginner piano, music theory. Also offering workshops and masterclasses in electric violin, performance technique, assisting with exam preparation, auditions and competitions. Overcoming stage fright and having more fun with your playing. View More | QLD |
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![]() | James de Rozario | Coming originally from Western Australia, I am a teacher and performer on both violin and viola. My violin studies started as a young Suzuki violin student. With an older brother, I was fortunate to listen and watch his lessons View More | VIC |
![]() | Mrs Colleen Schneider | I have been teaching violin and viola for many years, teaching in both studio and school situations. I have had many students pursue careers in music. I am experienced in teaching young students and adult beginners. View More | QLD |
![]() | Gail Tivendale | – 25+ years teaching experience – AMEB exams: practical, theory – casual and adult learners welcome – active player in chamber music (Trio Al Dente, see separate listing) View More | TAS |
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![]() | Courtney Schuurs | Courtney is passionate about the teaching and sharing of music and loves inspiring budding musicians to reach their goals. She is continually exploring new and innovative methods of pedagogy. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Viola Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where she graduated in 2018. Courtney has been teaching violin and viola to students of all ages and a variety of standards since 2016, with experience in private, group, studio, and school instrumental lessons. She has toured both nationally and internationally in orchestras and ensembles. In 2015 Courtney was a finalist in the St Peters… View More | QLD |
![]() | Alexandra Gorton | – Private Home Studio in Coorparoo – All ages welcome – AMEB Exams – 9 years teaching experience – BMus (Hons) QCGU, currently completing PhD in the areas of music performance phenomenology/flow and music performance anxiety. View More | QLD |
![]() | Helen Brereton | – 20 years experience – private music studio – A.M.E.B Exams – casual learning – events and functions View More | QLD |
![]() | Samara Marinelli | Samara moved to Canberra in January 2023, and is no longer taking private students in Brisbane. Samara still travels regularly between Brisbane and Canberra, and is available for workshops, adjudicating and performances in both locations Samara Marinelli started teaching in 2007 while studying a Bachelor of Music at the University of Queensland. Samara has a great interest in developing the musical skills of her students, and helping them to achieve their musical goals. Samara is regularly educating herself to better her teaching skills and is an active member of ANATS (The Australian National Association of the Teachers of Singing) and… View More | ACT |
![]() | Dr Imogen Coward | Scholar-performer & educator, specializing in teaching violin, viola & improvisation, and coaching performance skills for all instruments and voice (both solo and ensemble settings). Dr Imogen Coward is tertiary qualified and a Music Teacher View More | NSW |
![]() | Patrice Connelly | Private studio in Bridgeman Downs. Thorough grounding in technique from the beginning, and theory included if necessary. Viola da gambas available for hire. 10% discount from Saraband Music on all purchases for all current students. View More | QLD |
![]() | Lorraine Chai | Lorraine is a multi-talented instrumentalist, book author (Stringstastic Music Theory for Violin, Viola and Cello), and is an international educator with over 20 years of experience in both private and group tuition. She graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music Studies in 2008 and then completed her Graduate Diploma of Education at the Australian Catholic University a year later. Having grown up with a musical family, Lorraine began piano lessons at the age of four, taught by her mother, and began learning the violin at the age of six, giving her first violin performance at just seven… View More | NSW |
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![]() | Aaron Teo | Private Viola lessons in the convenient suburb of Auchenflower! Suitable lessons for starting beginners to intermediate level. Tailored lessons to suit level of experience and capability. Aaron is currently studying a Bachelor of Podiatry at QUT and recently graduated from Brisbane Grammar School. He was junior mentor for younger students in grade 5 throughout the year and has a fun and enjoyable way of interacting with people. Aaron has previously been involved in the Grammar Chamber Strings and Symphony Orchestra as lead violist under well-known teacher, Mr Stephen Chin. Qualifications include: Blue card, Honours in Viola Grade 7 Practical and… View More | QLD |