Our Teachers
Brooke is the Director of Melbourne Music Tuition. She holds both a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the Elder Conservatorium in Adelaide and a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Brooke has spent her life in the performing arts and has performed in opera's, musicals, plays and eisteddfods. Following her Music Degree at the Adelaide Conservatorium Brooke began her teaching in Adelaide before moving to Country Victoria where she wrote her first Musical. Brooke has taught Piano, Singing and directed Choirs for the past 20 years. She is Kodaly trained and has taught singing students from primary level up to V.C.E as well as students seeking entry into University Music Degrees. Brooke has completed both Level 1 and 2 of the 'Estill Voice Training Course' ran by Naomi Eyers. She is very familiar with the AMEB syllabus across all instruments and encourages students to sit these when ready. Brooke was the conductor of the Kensington Primary Early Bird Singers for 7 years. The Early Birds performed at venues including the Melbourne Town Hall, Ballarat Art Gallery, Treasury House as well as opening the Spring Racing Carnival. She was also the organiser of the yearly choral event 'Warm Winter Voices'. Brooke has been the discipline chair for the choral section of the South Street Eisteddfod since 2023.
Brooke Johnson
Piano and Voice
Fionn is a professional guitarist who has been playing and performing music for over 16 years. He has been an active songwriter, producer, teacher and collaborator over the course of his musical career. Fionn completed his Bachelor of Music Performance at the University of Westminster (London) in 2016 and shortly after moved to Australia where he began establishing himself as a producer and performer in the Melbourne music scene.
Fionn has performed in cities including London, Sydney and Melbourne and has been involved in several different original projects and collaborations with a variety of artists. Fionn has diverse experience from which he draws upon when working in an educational environment. With a vast background in music tuition to people of all ages, Fionn loves to share his passion for music.
Fionn
Guitar, Drums and Band
INDIA
India is a passionate piano teacher who has taught at various schools from beginner to intermediate levels. She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts (Indonesian Studies) and a Diploma in Music (Piano), and is currently studying a postgraduate law degree at the University of Melbourne. India began learning piano at the age of 8, advancing through AMEB exams and playing in school bands before studying piano at the Melbourne Conservatorium. As a player, India is an enthusiastic accompanist and has enjoyed performing in various college musicals and events. As a teacher, she aims to make piano fun and exciting to learn from a beginner stage and relishes the opportunity to work with young and eager musicians.
Piano
Violin and Viola
JAKOB
Piano and Composition
Jakob Bragg is a pianist, composer, improviser, researcher, and lecturer, deeply passionate about music and musical education. Jakob has taught music for over sixteen years, privately, in primary and secondary schools, at universities, and at conservatories in Australia and the UK. He teaches piano, music theory and history, composition, and improvisation to all ages, from beginners to advanced students. Jakob’s approach to musical education is one of mentorship and approachability, tailoring materials to the needs of the individual student. Jakob has studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (University of Melbourne), and most recently completed a PhD at the University of Huddersfield, UK. His premieres and performances extend across five continents, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, USA, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Türkiye, Australia, and New Zealand.
LILY
Piano, Singing and Violin
Lily is a working performing artist with an interest in singing, dancing and acting as well as being a musician. Born in Ballarat, Lily began learning both the piano and violin at the age of 5. She continued her studies throughout her schooling, having the opportunity to play violin in string ensembles and orchestras, as well as playing piano and percussion in her school band. Lily has a Bachelor of Performing Arts from Federation University Arts Academy where she received a commendation from the Dean for her academic performance and commitment to her studies. Lily is very familiar with the AMEB syllabus having successfully completed examinations in Classical Voice, Piano, Violin, Music Theatre and Theory disciplines. Musical Theatre is Lily’s passion, performing in many community theatre productions both in Ballarat and Melbourne. When not on the stage, Lily loves being able to share her passion for music with younger students and is enjoying teaching across multiple primary schools.
ISABEL
Isabel is a classical pianist working as a performer, teacher, and accompanist. She started learning piano at the age of 6 and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Music from the University of Western Australia in 2023 and first-class Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2024. Her performance highlights include receiving the 2023 Mary Elizabeth McComas Piano scholarship, performing as a 2023 Young Artist in the Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival in Italy, and performing chamber music in Melba Hall, Trinity Chapel, and Hanson Dyer Hall in Melbourne. Since graduating, she performs professionally as a chamber musician, theatre pianist, and choir accompanist, and has also composed and recorded film music. As a teacher she brings this range of experience and love of music to her lessons, with experience teaching at music schools and in private tuition. Isabel has been teaching piano for over 5 years and is familiar with the AMEB syllabus. She currently teaches at Kensington Primary.
Piano
GABRIELLE
Gabrielle is a pianist and violinist who works primarily as a chamber pianist, accompanist and tutor. Having recently moved to Melbourne from Hobart, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance (Piano) from the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music (2021), where she received the Conservatorium Full Scholarship and was twice awarded the Royal Over-Seas League Piano Award.
Passionate about collaborating with others, Gabby has extensive experience working with children and young people across schools, private studios and ensemble settings. She regularly accompanies students in recitals, exams, eisteddfods and musicals, and was staff accompanist at the UTAS Conservatorium and the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra. She has been teaching students of all ages for the past 10 years, and takes a warm approach with focus on building a love of music.
Piano, Violin and Singing
Madison is currently studying for a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the Melbourne Conservatorium under Carrie Barr. She has spent much of her life immersed in music and dance.
Madison began singing lessons at age 9 and was awarded a singing scholarship in 2017 to Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School. One of Madison’s highlights as a child was playing a street urchin in Opera Australia’s 2016 production of La Boheme.
She continued studying singing under the guidance of Jane McGeorge and Joanne Carroll. Madison became a member of Victorian Opera’s Youth Chorus Ensemble, and performed with them for 4 years. During her time at Lowther Hall, Madison completed numerous AMEB piano exams and also competed in singing competitions, winning first place in the Classical Voice Singing Competition, VCE Units 1&2 Vocal Solo section and Royal South Street Eisteddfod’s 16-18 Classical Vocal solo. In 2023, she began training at Brave Studios, studying the Meisner acting technique and continues to train in the Advanced Actor’s Scene Study Course. Later that year, Madison was gifted the opportunity to work with The Australian Ballet for the 50th anniversary of Anne Wolliams Swan Lake. She portrayed a Lady in waiting as part of the actor’s chorus for this production.
MADDISON
Singing and Piano