Meet Our World-Class Teachers

Chédene Broderick has been a singer-songwriter for over 15 years. She has performed in many different shows and productions and has been teaching vocals for 6 years. In 2010 she released her first album, 100% Me. The recording process got Chédene really passionate about being able to provide a space for everyone to learn, perfect and record their music. “Recording is the best part. I loved every minute of it and could do it everyday.” Chédene’s performance experience ranges from award ceremonies such as “The Stefan Hair awards” to arena shows such as “The Man from Snowy River”.

Chédene is very passionate about her work and takes pride in her ability to teach at a high standard. In 2015 Chédene began studying Confidence and Self Esteem coaching. “I had struggled for so many years with my confidence on stage and never really had a guide to help me through it, so I decided I would incorporate it into the way I taught. I feel it is really important that all performers are confident in what they do.” It is important to her that all her students achieve everything that they aspire to.  “Being able to watch a student smile and be excited about what they have achieved is everything to a teacher. It is so important that they are taught the correct skills so they are able to then move forward with their own goals. That is why I love to teach”.

Check out some of Chedene’s work below!

www.reverbnation.com/chedenebyrne

Favourite Instrument:
Vocals

Favourite Artist:
Adele, Pink, Jessie J

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Being able to help students grow their talent and also build their confidence.

Amelia believes that as an educator it is critical to treat all students with equality, regardless of age, gender, nationality and intellectual ability. Amelia also believes it is very important to tailor the way in which she teaches a concept, and to understand it from a student’s point of view. With patience and understanding it is possible to get to the heart of how students learn and in hand help them reach their goals.

Amelia prides herself in her ability to make her students feel important, respected, believed in, encouraged, supported and challenged so that they are able to reach their full potential. Amelia believes strongly in teaching each individual student as just that, an individual. “There are many things I get my students to do, reinforce, check and repeat but without patience, standards and individual responsibility for my student’s and myself, I believe they can’t grow.”

Amelia is a big believer in going above and beyond the scope of her teaching duties which makes her stand out above most. She is a strong believer in dedication and inspiration for not only her students but also for herself. “My goal for the future is to continually reflect on my practice as an educator with a view to improve my technique, tools, mindset and experiences.”

Favourite Instrument:
Cello

Favourite Artist:
Dvorak and Chopin, Ed Sheeran, Radiohead and Led Zepplin, B.B.King, Nina Simone and Thelonious Monk.

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
The feeling of accomplishment seeing students grow in knowledge, confidence and skills.

Tanya Goltz is a professional vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years’ experience performing across South East Queensland. Tanya began performing at the young age of 9 and knew immediately that her life would always involve music. With a Bachelor of Contemporary Music majoring in Performance Voice and Songwriting, Tanya has significant experience teaching students across a variety of settings having worked with children, young people and students of all ages for over 15 years.

Tanya works as a solo artist, in bands, duos and trios at a variety of events including major festivals, large scale corporate events, private and public functions. Tanya independently released and recorded her debut EP with Aria award-winning producers, Steve James and Andrew Cochrane, which has amassed over 70,000 streams on Spotify, been added to 250 playlists and played in 90 countries. She has co-written with award winning artists such as Lyn Bowtell and Mike Carr in addition to Australian author and singer-songwriter Pip Drysdale and producer Adrian Hannan.

Tanya is passionate about providing engaging and fun vocal sessions for any age and is committed to tailoring lesson plans to meet the individual needs and goals of her students. Tanya believes in encouraging each student’s creativity and supporting them to explore their individual expression and skill during each session. Tanya loves to see her students enjoying and growing from their journey through music and loves to be part of that special journey.

Check out some of Tanya’s work below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/12LO4BpjwbGGS9WBKGxqjE?si=7qnqdwE0Sca63AH3VrtxXw

Favourite Instrument:
Voice and Acoustic Guitar

Favourite Artist:
Brandi Carlile, ZZ Ward, Sheryl Crow, Nirvana, The Cranberries, Diesel, Alanis Morrisette, Vanessa Amorosi.

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Being able to watch students enjoy their journey through music, while helping them increase confidence and develop their individual voice.

Wendy has been teaching for over 35 years and in that time has helped children and adults learn to play the piano.  She has found that all the enjoyment she feels has come from the joy and happiness each and every student finds while learning to play.

In that time, having students ranging from 5 through to 95 years Wendy has found that all students have enjoyed the one on one teaching that has allowed them to learn at their own speed and not be held back by other students. This aspect of teaching is very important to Wendy as she feels it is the best way to learn the basics as well as the ability to grow.

Wendy enjoys teaching all ages, from beginners to experienced adults. She has found that no matter what their experience level her students enjoy each and every lesson they have with her.  No matter what level you would like to reach, beginner through to advanced, for pleasure or exams, Wendy will be able to help you reach your goals.

Favourite Instrument:
Piano

Favourite Artist:
Alan Jackson

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Watching students achieve their goals!

Miss Mattea is currently studying a Bachelor of Jazz Voice at the Queensland Conservatorium of
music. She began singing and playing the piano when she was 5 years old and has had a
passion for it ever since. Mattea was a part of her high school music excellence program for
voice, participating in choir and small ensemble singing.

Her experience began doing musical theatre shows like The Sound of Music, Aladdin, and Peter Pan, though she also loves singing jazz and pop music. Mattea was a featured vocalist for Creative Generations State School onstage as a featured vocalist in 2018, which was aired on channel 10. She’s so
excited to start her teaching journey at Soul Music Studios and can’t wait to help students unlock their
full potential.

Favourite Instrument:
Vocals

Favourite Artist:
Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Esperanza Spalding, Billy Joel, Madison Cunningham

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Being able to build students confidence and watch their growth as musicians and performers.

Kieran Kuskopf has been teaching drums and percussion around Brisbane for over 8 years, as well as being an active part of the music scene since graduating university with a Bachelor of Music in 2015. Currently he is the drummer for Brisbane bands Hemingway and The Seven of Ska. His charismatic and diverse approach makes his lessons accessible to people of all ages and skill levels.

Kieran firmly believes that everybody has what it takes to become a great musician, given enough time, focus, and the right learning path. The ability to play music can be such a gift and can bring so many positive benefits to a person’s life, and he loves nothing more than bringing that gift to his students.

Favourite Instrument:
Drums

Favourite Artist:
The Cat Empire, Nick Cave, Queens of the Stone Age

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Seeing the pure joy on a person’s face when they hit the flow on a piece of music or an exercise.

Cameron is an experienced musician across a range of musical styles. Playing with contemporary classical, folk, metal, rock, and even electronic outfits over the years has given him a broad understanding of music and a keen insight into developing your own musical style. Cameron still actively composes for and plays in bands which have taken him around the country, and even as far as Japan. On top of extensive experience as a working musician he also has his Honours in music, specialising in production and experimental composition.
Cameron is very passionate about music, and like so many others music was a major part of his life growing up. Raised on a steady diet of Irish and Rock music, Cameron grew up with an appreciation for the more traditional aspects of music as well as the more outrageous rule-breakers. The different worlds of the folk session and the rock concert played no small part in Cameron’s affinity for the magic that happens with live music.
As a music teacher, Cameron strives to guide students towards finding their own musical voice and utilize practical approaches to understanding what music is and how it works. And of course, to extract as much enjoyment as possible out of playing an instrument. 

Favourite Instrument:
Guitar

Favourite Artist:
Frank Zappa, Marbin, Tom Waits, Mr Bungle, In Flames, Opeth, Death, System of a Down, Meshuggah, Thin Lizzy, Igorrr, GoGo Penguin, Yes, King Crimson, ELP, Meat Loaf, Sum 41, Bill Wurtz, Fever Ray, Comus.

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Helping Students achieve their musical goals & watching them grow into the best musicians possible.