Meet our enthusiastic team of teachers
Kathleen Maloney
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.
Chantelle Smith
Singing Teacher
Chantelle has also completed a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Jazz Music Institute in Brisbane. She teaches with a nurturing attitude whilst ensuring students develop effective vocal techniques.
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.
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!
Reuben Bradley
Drum Teacher
Helen Todd
Violin Teacher
Helen began playing violin and viola when she was in primary school. She worked hard and completed her AMEB exams. She believes that music should be enjoyed and ensures that her lessons are tailored to the needs of the individual student.
Timothy Green
Drum Teacher
Tim is a dedicated professional drummer with a Bachelor of Music, Jazz Drum Set from the Griffith Conservatorium.Tim ensures that his students learn correct techniques as well as teaching them how to play the music that they love!
Erin Harrington
Ukulele Teacher
Erin has completed her Bachelor of Popular Music. After working at Ukulele Specialist Store, Erin grew a love of Ukuleles for their simplicity, transportable size, powerful sound and variety. Erin quickly became the expert on all things Ukulele.
Irena Lysiuk
Singing Teacher
Irena Lysiuk is a classically trained, versatile singer with over 10 years of performance experience. Her unique mix of classical training and contemporary performance allows this performer to draw on both styles to create her songbird sound.
Maggie Barnes
Junior Singing Teacher
Maggie is a young, bubbly singer who is currently studying her Bachelor of Contemporary Music majoring in Vocals. She has a strong passion for teaching and love of music and shares this with her students.