Category: My past student

• July 14, 2023

  My past student; Kaleah Scanlon

  Kaleah began learning with me in grade 9 after her teacher, Tania Savage, recommended my lessons at Kenmore State High School. Tania consistently sent talented students like Joyce and Kaleah my way, and I’m grateful for her support. Right from the first lesson, Kaleah proved to be an exceptional student—dedicated, skilled, and with a solid…
• July 13, 2023

  My past student; Isaac

  Isaac began taking percussion lessons with me when he was in 9th grade. He had just moved to the UK and showed great dedication by practicing regularly for our weekly lessons. Coincidentally, his family purchased a house within walking distance of mine, which made communication between us much more convenient. During his time with the…
• July 1, 2023

  My past student; Skylar Sansome

  I just finished performing the Queensland Ballet’s Trilogy season. It consisted of three pieces, and interestingly, the middle piece did not require the orchestra. Consequently, we had a lot of time to wait. During these long intervals, Skylar kindly offered to teach me how to knit. Knitting is a fun activity that allows me to…
• June 23, 2023

  My past student; Joyce To

  Joyce To started taking private lessons with me when she was a student at Kenmore State High School with the goal of getting into the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. As a percussionist, we have to play a wide variety of instruments including the snare drum, xylophone, triangle, cymbals, castanets, tambourine, glockenspiel, marimba, bass drum, tam-tam,…