Biography
I’m a Brisbane-based piano teacher, composer and educator who has spent more than 25 years helping students discover a lifelong love of music.
As a composer, my music is performed by teachers and students around the world. If you’re curious, you can hear many of these pieces on my publishing website.
I’ve had the privilege of conducting workshops on composition and teaching for institutions like the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, the Australian Piano Pedagogy Conference, and various music teacher organizations across Australia. I’ve also adjudicated competitions and examined music students in multiple states, including Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
Qualifications and professional roles
- Former Vice President, Queensland Music Teachers’ Association
- Fellow in Music Education (F.MusEd.ASMC)
- Licentiate Diploma in Piano Teaching (L.Dip.SCSM)
- Associate Diploma in Piano Performance (A.Mus.A)
- Council member, Australian Society of Musicology and Composition
I live and work in Wavell Heights with my wife Melanie (a doctor and a former piano teacher), our children Annabelle and Freddy, and our dog Max, whose specialty is creating avant-garde “earth art” installations in our backyard. When I’m not teaching or composing, you’ll find me staying active, spending time with family, or enjoying everything Brisbane has to offer—from great coffee spots to outdoor adventures.
Fun fact: In a past life, I had a brief moment of sporting glory representing Australia in athletics.
