Caleb Murray - Cello  Episode 10 || 8 October 7PM Caleb began playing the cello at the age of 5 after hearing the instrument appear in his favourite Powderfinger song. He also plays piano, double bass and bassoon, but none of these instruments ever took his interest in the same way. Born in Bendigo and … Continue reading EPISODE 10: CALEB MURRAY

This coming Tuesday 8th October, we welcome cellist Zoe Knighton as our guest mentor for this episode! "After starting cello at the age of nine with Jill Kahans, and graduating from the University of Melbourne with the highest mark of her year, Zoe went on to establish herself as one of the country’s most sought … Continue reading ZOE KNIGHTON: EPISODE 10 GUEST MENTOR

Max Jiang - Piano  Episode 9 || 1 October 7PM Max started learning piano at the age of 6. He is currently a Year 8 student at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, learning from Ms Caroline Almonte. Since his first competition wins at the age of 8, Max has won many prizes … Continue reading EPISODE 9: MAX JIANG

Brama Quartet - Piano Quartet  Episode 9 || 1 October 7PM The Brama Quartet is a newly established chamber ensemble, brought together by their love of music from the romantic period. All members of the quartet study at the University of Melbourne under the tutelage of Kristian Chong and comprise of honours students and a … Continue reading EPISODE 9: BRAMA QUARTET

This coming Tuesday 1st October, we welcome pianist Leigh Harrold as our guest mentor this episode! "Born in Whyalla, South Australia, Leigh completed undergraduate and post-graduate studies at The University of Adelaide with concert pianist Gil Sullivan. During this time he had many successes, including being a National Finalist in the Young Performer Awards and … Continue reading LEIGH HARROLD: EPISODE 9 GUEST MENTOR

Xiao-Xiao Kingham - Piano Episode 8 || 17 September 7PM "I first began learning piano through the YAMAHA music program when I was 4, and slowly made my way through the AMEB exam grades, also taking up the violin and dabbling in composition along the way. In 2010 and 2011 I had the amazing opportunity … Continue reading EPISODE 8: XIAO-XIAO KINGHAM

Olivia Federow-Yemm - Mezzo Soprano Episode 8 || 17 September 7PM French-Australian mezzo-soprano Olivia Federow-Yemm is an emerging young performer based in Melbourne. She has always been interested in exploring lesser known works from composers such as Alban Berg and Lili Boulanger, and her passion for traditional music has also led her to perform folk … Continue reading EPISODE 8: OLIVIA FEDEROW-YEMM

Leanne McGowan - Violin Episode 7 || 10 September 7PM Leanne McGowan is 18 years old and is currently studying violin with Dr Robin Wilson at the Australian National Academy of Music. Leanne performed as a soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) as winner of the QSO Young Instrumentalist Prize. Her latest collaboration was … Continue reading EPISODE 7: LEANNE MCGOWAN

Harrison Steele-Holmes - Tenor Trombone Episode 7 || 10 September 7PM Harrison Steele-Holmes is a passionate classical Tenor Trombone player with the goal to play professionally in a Symphony Orchestra and travel around the world. He has been learning the Tenor Trombone since the age of 8. He is currently in year 11 at Christian … Continue reading EPISODE 7: HARRISON STEELE-HOLMES

This coming Tuesday 10th September, we welcome violinist Sarah Curro as our guest mentor for this episode! "Sarah Curro graduated in 1994 from the Queensland Conservatorium, where she was winner of the Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. After winning the Dorcas McLean Traveling Scholarship for Violinists in 1997 she studied, and then taught, at the Hong … Continue reading SARAH CURRO: EPISODE 7 GUEST MENTOR