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!

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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.

Maggie is a young, bubbly singer who has recently competed her Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy and a Bachelor of Contemporary Music.  She believes that with the right training anyone can learn to sing and accomplish their goals whether that is performing in a show or if its singing for enjoyment. Maggie has a strong passion for teaching and love of music and shares this with her students by balancing the need for technique, discipline, fun and nourishing the love of music for her students.

Maggie has always had a love of music since a young age and has explored many avenues of the art. Since the age of nine, she has had lessons in a variety of different musical avenues with Vocals being her main focus, other musical avenues she has had lessons in are Guitar, Bass, Dance, Musical Theatre and Clarinet. Maggie has been a teacher for 4 years and a performer for almost 10 years.

Favourite Instrument:
Acoustic Guitar

Favourite Artist:
Dua Lipa, Lauv, Green Day, Foo Fighters and Lily Allen

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Building a student’s confidence through the development of their voice and helping them learn to love their own 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!

Jacob is here to help students realize who they can be on the drums with a simple, holistic and practical approach. Having toured nationally with a wide range of artists playing varying genres of music, Jacob possesses a practical knowledge of music and the drums, imparting knowledge that can equip players with the exact tools they need to play music they love. His experience is predominantly from playing live and interacting with musicians on the gig as well as session and band recording dates.

He’s previously worked with students privately and is welcoming of all ages and skill levels. If you love the drums, he will love teaching you!
He has played for many acts, bands, ensembles, behind singer-songwriters and as session/sideman projects since seriously digging into the drums in late 2015. Jacob currently hits for Brisbane-based groove-rock-ska-funk band The Steele Syndicate. Jacob also plays with renowned New-Orleans styled pianist Dillion James all over Australia.

Jacob is also a session drummer, slotting right in with artists and bands like the Prairie Dogs, 8ball Aitken, Angela Fabian, Gerry Joe Weise, Fat Picnic, Dishpanhands, Sunflower, 2fat2kidnap, Marty Chips, Brodie Holmes, Bridget O’Shanessy, Georgia Jane, Jimi Beavis, Kayso Grande, Nicolaine Martin, Sky Eater and many more. As a result of his experience both as bandmate and sideman Jacob has toured Australia extensively.
Jacob took up the the drums in mid 2008. He has been self taught his entire career seeking expert lessons throughout his journey on the instrument.
Jacob has taken lessons from a range of incredible teachers including:Steve Pope, Mark Charters, Tim Firth and Aaron Jansz.

Favourite Instrument:
Drums

Favourite Artist:
Steely Dan, Toto, Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Incognito, Los Lobotomys, Childish Japes, Thirsty Merc, DIG, Crescent City Players, CP3, SOULERGY. Basically anything that grooves hard!

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Sharing the love of music and the drums with other human beings while seeing the joyous connection that comes with playing music.

Ryan Single is a Brisbane based musician with over a decades worth of experience in live performance. He is fluent in many styles of music during Some of which are; Jazz, Pop, Rock, Metal, Classical, gospel, blues, funk and everything in between. Whilst completing his bachelors degree in contemporary music and performance, Ryan put his guitar major to good use, funding himself through street performances.

Ryan is extremely passionate about both composition and improvisation, and believes that the art of musical creation is of the utmost importance for a student to unlock their full potential. To achieve this Ryan doesn’t just teach guitar, but music as a whole, combining music theory with a hands on approach of teaching students the music they know and love as an individual. Each lesson is carefully crafted to ensure each student experiences a fun, exciting and interactive learning environment.

He enjoys teaching students of all ages and/or abilities. From people wanting to learn a few guitar chords, right through to experienced guitarists who want to better understand the fretboard or explore abstract playing techniques.

Favourite Instrument:
Guitar

Favourite Artist:
Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Rings of Saturn, BADBADNOTGOOD.

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Watching a student accomplish something they previously struggled with or thought they couldn’t do. I also love watching a student feel genuine enjoyment and motivation to continue their musical journey.

Favourite Instrument:
Drums

Favourite Artist:

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Transforming a simple exercise into an expressive musical statement!