Saxophonist Ali Fyffe A double saxophone episode would not be complete without an incredible saxophone mentor. Joining Heather and Tamara for Episode 9 is saxophonist Ali Fyffe. Ali Fyffe is a keen collaborator and traveller. As a member of the KHASM Saxophone Quartet, she toured Australia and performed with saxophonists in five states, as well … Continue reading Episode 9 Guest Mentor: saxophonist Ali Fyffe
Violinist Rollin ZhaoPhoto credit James Ho We're looking forward to welcoming back violinist Rollin Zhao as guest mentor for Episode 8. Rollin Zhao enjoys an extensive career as a performer and educator. A passionate ensemble musician, Rollin regularly plays with the Queensland, Sydney, and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) … Continue reading Episode 8 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao
L-R: Coady Green and Leon de Bruin With Tamara away, we're delighted to welcome 2023 season mentor - Coady Green and newcomer - Leon de Bruin as guest mentors for Episode 7. Continue reading to learn more about Coady and Leon. Coady Green One of Australia’s busiest concert pianists, Coady Green is acknowledged as a … Continue reading Episode 7 Guest Mentors: Coady Green and Leon de Bruin
Violinist Monica Naselow This week, we are delighted to welcome violinist Monica Naselow as guest mentor! Monica began her violin studies at age 4 with Suzuki Method in Sydney, completing her Bachelor of Music at Sydney Conservatorium as a student of Professor Goetz Richter. Having participated in Sydney Youth Orchestra and Australian Youth Orchestra programs, … Continue reading Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Naselow
Bassist Rohan Dasika We're very excited to be welcoming bassist Rohan Dasika as guest mentor for Episode 5! Rohan is a double bassist with a diverse musical life in Australia and abroad. Since 2022, he has been a member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra double bass section, having previously worked on contracts as Assistant Principal … Continue reading Episode 5 Guest Mentor: double bassist Rohan Dasika
Violinist Sarah Curro We are excited to welcome violinist Sarah Curro as guest mentor for Episode 4! Australian violinist Sarah Curro graduated in 1994 from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she was the winner of the Conservatorium Medal for Excellence. After winning the Dorcas McLean Traveling Scholarship for Violinists in 1997, she studied and … Continue reading Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro
Soprano Suzanne Johnston We are excited to welcome soprano Suzanne Johnston as guest mentor for Episode 3! A uniquely versatile artist, Suzanne Johnston frequently appeared on opera, concert and recital stages throughout Australia, as well as in music theatre, cabaret and television. With the Victoria State Opera and Opera Australia (formerly The Australian Opera) she … Continue reading Episode 3 Guest Mentor: soprano Suzanne Johnston
Cellist Molly Kadarauch It is our pleasure to welcome back cellist Molly Kadarauch as guest mentor for Episode 2! Molly is one of Australia’s pre-eminent and versatile cellists and has concertized at leading venues all over the world as well as within Australia as a former member of the ACO, and as a chamber musician, … Continue reading Episode 2 Guest Mentor: cellist Molly Kadarauch
Violinist Rob Jon Joining Heather and Tamara for Episode 1 is violinist Rob John. Over the course of a 47 year career Rob has been fortunate to have worked as an orchestral violinist, soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, conductor, composer, producer, orchestrator, arranger and orchestra contractor. He has been an orchestral leader for Melbourne Symphony … Continue reading Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rob John
Cellist David Berlin As we approach the end of Season 2 2023, regular mentor Coady Green is joined by guest mentor cellist David Berlin. David studied cello with Lois Simpson at the Sydney Conservatorium and with Channing Robbins at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. For over 30 years David has been at … Continue reading Episode 10 Guest Mentor: cellist David Berlin
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