Episode 8 Guest Mentor: violinist Rollin Zhao

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

Episode 6 Guest Mentor: violinist Monica Naselow

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

Episode 4 Guest Mentor: violinist Sarah Curro

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

Episode 3 Guest Mentor: soprano Suzanne Johnston

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

Episode 1 Guest Mentor: violinist Rob John

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