West End Music and Dance Teachers' Co-operative Ltd

Licie moved to Brisbane from Brazil in November 2019 and is currently studying for a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Licie has over twelve years of experience as a music educator, and has a Bachelor Degree in Music Education. Licie is experienced in working with students of all ages and builds an excellent…

We value the health, safety and wellbeing of our co-operative members, music teachers, their students and our entire studio community during this time. Please liaise directly with your teacher about lesson arrangements during COVID-19 restrictions. We are closed to the general public at this time, and visits to the studio premises are strictly by appointment…

Music washes away the dust of everyday life – Art Blakey Andrew is a versatile musician who has studied guitar, piano and voice up to grade 8 using the modern ANZCA method. He holds a Bachelor in Jazz Performance from the Jazz Music Institute. Andrew performs with bands and duos in and around South-East Queensland.

Diego holds a Bachelor Degree in Music from Universiad del Valle in Santiago de Cali, Colombia under the tutelage of Master Charles Fredrick Hood III. He has completed masterclasses with Henryk Sarsisky, Mintcho Vadev, Luisaviet fuentes, Ana Ruth Bermudez, Leandro Vandres, Gabriel Guzman and Andres Diaz. Between 2012 and 2014 he lived in Caracas, Venezuela…

Samuel Nixon’s guitar tuition provides electric and acoustic guitar lessons that are personalized to suit the individuals’ musical goals and interests. His lessons are designed to accommodate for all ages and skill levels from complete beginners to advanced. Samuel teaches a range of styles including Blues, Rock, Classical, Jazz etc. He is passionate in all areas of music with…

Born in Hong Kong, Siu Dea migrated to New Zealand at a young age, where she received the greater part of her early musical training. A Bachelor of Music (Hons) performance graduate from the University of Auckland, she then pursued her post-graduate studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theatre in Hannover, Germany, gaining both…

Jessica Hort was born in Wollongong, NSW and began playing the clarinet at the age of 12. During her final years of high school, Jess was a member of Wollongong’s Bluescope Youth Orchestra and Camerata Chamber Ensemble, as well as The Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic and Flagship Orchestras. After graduating from The Illawarra Grammar School…

“I address a wide scope of performance practices and techniques to encourage a well-rounded and confident musician, with an emphasis on building and maintaining a healthy mind and body between all the notes. I believe in a flexible, adaptable teaching philosophy, tuning in to the needs of my students as individual artists.” As a classically…

Jennifer has been teaching piano for 10 years and has been with Browning Street Studios since 2015. In 2020, she received her PhD in musicology from The University of Queensland, and in 2014 she was awarded a BA in music with First Class Honours. She currently enjoys teaching several courses in music history and analysis…

Xana tailors her lessons to suit the unique needs and interests of each of her students. Xana brings to her teaching ten years experience as a Singer/Songwriter and guitar teacher and a Bachelor of Music (Music Production, QUT). She is a friendly and patient teacher, committed to helping her students gain full enjoyment from the…

“One of the joys of playing the piano is chasing sounds – sounds that are sublime, that take you somewhere else.” Sarah Gall has been teaching piano since 1999, sharing the art of playing this beautiful instrument with students ranging in age from preschoolers to adults. With a solid grounding in both classical piano pedagogy…

Classical Voice “My lessons are informative yet fun-focussed. Emphasis is placed on the musicianship and awareness singers need to have to be the “full” package on the stage.” Anita Parakh-Morgan is an experienced performer and voice teacher. Her music dramas demonstrate her creativity and her talent in bringing the theatre into all styles of song.…

Emma holds a Masters Degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she studied under the respected voice researcher Dr Irene Bartlett, as well as a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Queensland University of Technology. She recently completed training in Vocology at the National Centre for Voice and Speech Summer Vocology…

“Through my guitar lessons, I want to get you playing any style or particular material you like. I insist on tailoring lessons to individuals.” Cameron has extensive experience as both performer and teacher. With primary interests across jazz, electronic and rock music, Cameron has also taught across Brisbane for the past five years. His teaching…