Adrian Meyer - Trumpet/Flugelhorn Episode 4 || 20 August 7PM Adrian Meyer’s work as a trumpet player and educator is driven by his passion to share beautiful music with audiences, and to mentor and support young musicians in their own journeys. Through diligent preparation and an eye for small details, Adrian creates thoughtful musical experiences … Continue reading EPISODE 4: ADRIAN MEYER

Elizabeth Potter - Mezzo Soprano  Episode 3 || 13 August 7PM Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Potter is a vibrant and passionate classical vocalist with a keen interest in opera. Elizabeth’s warm, rich tone paired with a captivating stage presence has seen her perform across a wide range of styles and performances. Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of … Continue reading EPISODE 3: ELIZABETH POTTER

Rachael Joyce - Soprano  Episode 3 || 13 August 7PM Rachael is in her final year of study at Monash University, completing a Bachelor of Arts/Music majoring in French language and Classical Voice. She has experience performing in competitions including Boroondara Eisteddfod, Eisteddfod by the Bay and the National Liederfest, and for St Carthage's Visiting … Continue reading EPISODE 3: RACHAEL JOYCE

Jenny Lu - Piano Episode 2 || 6 August 7PM Jenny Lu has recently completed her research Master candidature in piano performance at Monash University, under the tutelage of Drs. Tamara Smolyar and Joel Crotty. Her research concerns the concept of narrativity in music examined through the compositions of Nikolai Medtner. She is now a … Continue reading EPISODE 2: JENNY LU

Hannah Shin - Piano  Episode 2 || 6 August 7PM Hannah Shin is a student of Glenn Riddle at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. She has won numerous prizes in prestigious international competitions, including 2nd prize in the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition and the Thailand International Piano Competition (where she also won the Audience Prize), … Continue reading EPISODE 2: HANNAH SHIN

  This coming Tuesday 6th August, we welcome pianist Vanessa Sharman as our guest mentor for this episode!   Vanessa Sharman is a highly experienced lecturer and pianist, with a passionate interest in French piano music and contemporary Australian piano music. Vanessa studied piano at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania under Geoffrey … Continue reading VANESSA SHARMAN: EPISODE 2 GUEST MENTOR

Introducing our presenter for this season of The Talent! Jessica Carrascalão Heard Jessica Carrascalão Heard is a soprano and journalist based in Melbourne. She graduated from her BA/BMus (Hons) from Monash University in 2009, and recently returned to Monash to study a Master of Journalism. She's an active performer around Melbourne, and is currently playing … Continue reading Introducing our presenter: Jessica Carrascalão Heard

Jessica Yu- Violin Accompanist: Ray Liang Episode 1 || 30 July 7PM Jessica Yu is currently in year 12 studying at Mount Waverley Secondary College. Having begun lessons in 2015, she is now quickly progressing under the tutelage of Tatiana Chudnovskaya. Jessica enjoys a wide range of musical styles, including both solo and ensemble works. … Continue reading Episode 1: Jessica Yu

Kane Chang - Piano Episode 1 || 30 July 7PM   Kane was born in China and started piano at 6, had his first piano recital concert at the age of 13. After moved in Melbourne, Kane begin to learn piano with Mr. Glenn Riddle and currently he is doing his honours degree of piano … Continue reading Episode 1: Kane Chang

This coming Tuesday 30th July, we welcome violinist Markiyan Melnychenko as our guest mentor for our first episode! "Ukrainian-Australian violinist Markiyan Melnychenko is currently Lecturer of Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, and is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue. Described as “an artist of patrician sensibility, spectacular technique”, and “possessing … Continue reading Markiyan Melnychenko: Episode 1 Guest Mentor