Teaching
Melissa has been a teacher of music for over 30 years and is renowned for the high standard of her students. She teaches piano, flute, recorder, clarinet and saxophone to Diploma level. Countless students have achieved their Associate and Licentiate …
Adjudicating
Melissa is a highly experienced adjudicator who has been working in this field for over 25 years. She has adjudicated all over Australia and the list of Eisteddfodau includes Gold Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Hawkesbury, Taree,Coffs Harbour, Forbes, …
MB Backing Tracks and Performance
Melissa provides backing tracks to musicians globally and she is able to produce these in any key required and at any tempo. These can be an invaluable tool to help with exam or performance preparation . It allows the instrumentalist to …
Piano
Melissa has achieved her AMusA (with Distinction), Licentiate and Fellowship Diplomas with Trinity College London. She teaches piano from beginner to Diploma level and her students enjoy a wide variety of genres. Melissa is also an accomplished accompanist and regularly works in this field for exams, concerts, recordings and as repetituer for productions.
Saxophone & Clarinet
Melissa teaches saxophone and clarinet to Diploma level and has had many students achieve their Associate and Licentiate Diplomas. Her students are renowned for an excellent level of musicality and attention to detail. Her students sit for exams and also perform in eisteddfodau, concerts and other competitions. She has had numerous students go on to study at Tertiary level.
Flute & Recorder
Melissa holds a Licentiate with Trinity College London on recorder and teaches both recorder and flute to Diploma level. One of the highlights of Melissa’s career was developing and then touring the UK with the Breimba flute trio. Melissa has had countless flute and recorder ensembles over the years and many have performed in the Sydney Opera House and other venues. Her flute and recorder students achieve high results in exams and numerous students have gone on to study at Tertiary level.
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