Meet our enthusiastic team of teachers
Kathleen Meakin
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.
Samantha Perren
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.
Yuko Morrimoto
Piano Teacher
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!
Gabriella Sabbadin
Singing/Piano Teacher
Gabriella graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Her love of sharing music drives her passion for teaching. She believes in catering to the student’s creative spirit as well as maintaining the importance of technical ability.
Conor Roche
Guitar Teacher
Conor has played in numerous gigging bands of various styles including rock, jazz, funk, blues, pop and metal. Having recently completed a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, Conor is eager to pass on his musical knowledge to fellow keen ears.
Jess Spina
Singing Teacher
Jess has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Voice from the Queensland Conservatorium and she is now further developing her teaching skills through a Masters of Vocal Pedagogy.
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Maggie Barnes
Singing Teacher
Maggie is a young, bubbly singer who is currently studying her Masters of Voice at the conservatorium. She has a strong passion for teaching and love of music and shares this with her students.
Daniel James
Drum Teacher
Music has been in Daniel’s life quite literally forever, having a father in an active band from birth and always being surrounded by, and having the house filled with great music.
Brendan Foster
Piano/Drum Teacher
Brendan is now a recent graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance, and is looking to further his performance studies in the coming years with a Master’s degree.
Elliot Cox
Singing/Guitar Teacher
Elliot’s music journey began at a young age, performing in choirs, ensembles and original bands. Releasing his first Album at the age of 17, he found a passion for writing and producing music.
Courtney Heemskerk
Singing Teacher
Courtney completed her Bachelor of Music Performance in Classical Voice at Queensland Conservatorium in 2019, graduating with Distinction, and is currently studying her Master of Music Studies in Vocal Pedagogy.