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.

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!

Jordan Miller is a Brisbane based Musician. He has been preforming, recording and Touring Australia since the age of 15. Jordan completed his formal musical education at JMC Academy then continued to study drums and percussion with the renowned Col Gillies.

He is currently the drummer for Gold Coast Punk band The Wrath and has recorded and performed with Various Australian acts Including Say Nothing, Little Vegas & The Fuzz Parade, New Jack Rubys, Knovelle Capote, The Androgyny, Harlequin, Tai Sui and Dusty Miles including session work on Sabrina Lawrie’s Album Hush the Mountain that received 4/5 stars in Rolling Stone Magazine.

Jordan sights his main influences as Travis Barker (Blink-182, Boxcar Racer), Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves, Paramore), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Tom Delonge (Blink-182, Angels & Airwaves, Boxcar Racer), Brian Molko (Placebo), Danny Carey & Adam Jones (Tool), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Bert McCracken (The Used) and many others. 

Favourite Instrument:
Drums

Favourite Artist:
Tom Delonge

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
When I see my students getting excited about music & what they are learning/playing!

Samuel is a passionate and experienced Musician with several years of experience in worship, music directing, jazz ensembles, pop bands and music theatre. Samuel is a skilled guitarist and pianist, adept at writing and arranging music in a wide variety of genres.

His passion brings forth a self motivated attitude and a lifelong love and commitment to music creation. Having Studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, recorded multiple albums with over 4.5 million streams and having over 5 years of music teaching experience, Samuel’s approach to music education and learning draws from a wealth of experience and a passion to create a desire to see the next generation of musician shine!

Favourite Instrument:
Guitar

Favourite Artist:
John Mayer

Favourite aspect of teaching music:
Helping students find their own style & unlock the love for their instrument!

Max is passionate about helping every student reach their potential using an individualised approach. Having toured nationally and internationally, Max has a working drummer’s knowledge and doesn’t just teach the rhythmic concepts, but a holistic and functional approach to drumming to help his students kick goals from day one.

He’s worked with students of all ages and levels and loves incorporating fun games and activities into lessons.

He has played for Brisbane-based surf rock band Shag Rock since 2015. The band is currently signed to Ian Haug’s (Powderfinger) Airlock Records label, and has amassed over 20 million Spotify streams.

With Shag Rock, Max has made a serious indent in the national music scene, having performed alongside a great variety of artists, including Thirsty Merc, The Rubens, Ocean Alley, and Lime Cordiale, amongst many others.

Max has toured Australia extensively, as well as in the U.S. and New Zealand.

Max is also a session drummer, slotting in with bands like Drop Legs, The Steele Syndicate and The Bluebottles.

From a young age, Max took lessons at the Young Conservatorium for piano, achieving Grade 4 in AMEB.

He then picked up trumpet halfway through primary school, achieving Grade 6 in AMEB.

Max picked up the drums in 2011.

Since then, Max has studied under a range of internationally recognised teachers:

• Virgil Donati (Planet X, Icefish, The Virgil Donati Band)
• Carter McLean (The Lion King on Broadway, Charlie Hunter)
• Troy Wright (The Amity Affliction, Plini, Nick Johnson, Intervals)
• Kerry Jacobson (Dragon)

Favourite Instrument:
Drums

Favourite Artist:
Van Halen, Led Zeppelin

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