Meet the teachers
Meet our wonderful team of teachers who are ready to kickstart your musical journey with enthusiasm, patience and encouragement!
Miss Emily
Teacher
Miss Emily studied at the Queensland Conservatorium graduating with a bachelor of popular music in 2018. Here she wrote and recorded her own debut EP, formed a band and interned as a music journalist.
Now, when she’s not performing, she wants to foster the passion she has for music in the next generation. Emily teaches with the belief that music doesn’t have to be complicated, basing her lessons around putting
creativity and musical exploration first.
Mr Jed
Guitar/Bass/Drums Teacher
Jed Walters, a multi-instrumentalist based in Brisbane, specialises in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and music production. Graduating from Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Popular Music (Class I Honours), Jed’s musical journey is defined by over a decade of performing and recording with numerous acts. Beyond his own performances, he derives genuine fulfillment from guiding aspiring musicians as a teacher, fostering their passion for music in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Miss Jess
Piano/Strings Teacher
Miss Jess is a multi-instrumentalist based in Brisbane, who focuses on Piano and Violin. She has been teaching since 2015 and finds fulfilment in helping others pursue their love of music. During lessons she provides a supportive and nurturing environment to guide students towards their goals. A musical journey can be challenging, so it’s best to have fun along the way!
Mr Alex
Guitar/Piano/Drum Teacher
Bio Incoming!
Miss Yuko
Piano Teacher
Miss Yuko studied classical piano at Ueno Gakuen Music University in Japan. She’s been teaching music throughout her career and loves sharing her knowledge with her students. She feels so blessed to be able to teach her wonderful students every day!
Miss Yuko can teach in english and japanese!
Miss Hayley
Piano/Singing Teacher
Miss Hayley’s passion for music started at a young age. Through my school
years she enjoyed performing in musicals, choirs and theatre
productions. After leaving school she completed a music degree where she
studied classical voice and performed in choirs and opera choruses.
In recent years Hayley performs as a solo artist. She has performed on
the international stage writing and singing her own works in parts of Europe and Asia.
Miss Hayley can also teach Braille Music
Mr Ben
Guitar/Piano/Drums teacher
Mr Ben is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. In 2024 he completed a bachelor’s degree in Music (Composition and Music Production) at the Australian Institute of Music. He has performed as a guitarist in pop and rock cover bands, recorded original music with Brisbane based Prog-Metal outfit ‘The Stranger’ and toured south east Queensland as a member of the Roy Orbison Tribute Band.
During his more than 10 years experience as a music teacher, he has developed the skills and to help students of all ages achieve their musical goals and increase their understanding of music theory along the way.
Miss Agustina
Piano Teacher
Agustina was born in Argentina, where she started studying music at the age of 5. She learnt piano at “Félix T. Garzón” Higher Conservatory of Music, where she obtained her degree from after studying the instrument for 10 years. Agustina moved to New Zealand in 2019 to continue her career in piano teaching and arrived in Brisbane earlier this year with the same objective in mind. With a background in classical as well as contemporary music, she has been teaching piano to children, teens and adults for a few years now, always aiming at sharing her exceptional love and passion for music with her students and encouraging them to become confident performers.
Mr Jacob
Drums/Guitar Teacher
Bio Incoming
Mr Sami
Guitar/Bass Teacher
Bio Incoming
Miss Naoko
Piano Teacher
Naoko has been trained in classical music and has enjoyed playing the piano all
her life. When teaching piano, Naoko strives to create a special place for
student where they can relax, explore and discover the joy of piano playing.
Naoko also accompanies instrumental soloists and community choirs. Naoko
holds a Bachelor of Music, is a member of Accompanists’ Guild of Queensland,
and specialises in music education
Miss Cadence
Piano Teacher
Bio Incoming
Miss Kathleen
Director/Singing Teacher
As well as completing her Bachelor of Music, Kathleen has recently completed her Graduate Certificate of Music Studies majoring in Vocal Pedagogy. Kathleen is always looking forward to new creative opportunities, putting
her incredible energy into developing the talents of the students she teaches at Downtown Creative Studios.
Miss Sam
Director/Guitar Teacher
Samantha is a Bachelor of Music Graduate who now performs professionally around Australia as a solo artist whilst writing and recording original music. She is passionate about teaching guitar and believes that while technical
ability is important, it is equally important to teach the student to love and appreciate music and their instrument as a whole.
Brendan
Admin Supertar
Brendan is a Queensland based vibraphonist, composer, and improviser whose work spans jazz and improvised music, and holds a Master’s degree in Music Studies (Jazz Vibraphone) with distinction.
His two albums of original music have garnered critical attention and let to significant opportunities, including the reception of the inaugural Lynnette Irwin Composition Commission, to compose music for the 2023 Brisbane International Jazz Festival.
Brendan spends his time at Downtown Creative Studios enjoying an administrative role, where he can save all of his musical energy for practice, performance, and composing!