Clarinet!!! :D

LmusA Piano, AMusA Clarinet, currently studying under music psychologist, pedagogist and clarinettist Deborah de Graaff.

Hi! I'm Leo and I love teaching the various skills I've learnt to aspiring musicians and sharing the joy of music! I can provide fast guidance for exams, scholarships and auditions, and develop fundamental instrument technique for long-term music development.

Below are my credentials, teaching style, and contacts - feel free to inquire by call (0452199687), text, or email, and I can answer any questions and see if we would be a good fit.

Piano:
LMusA in Pianoforte with Honours (2023)
Studied under Lina Petkova and Quang Hong Luu, and has attended a range of masterclasses including with Vatche Jambazian and Armen Babakanian.
Finalist in the Barker Concerto Competition, Semi-finalist in the KPO NSW Concerto Competition.
As a sololist, performed Haydn’s Piano Concerto No.11 in Malaysia conducted by Nguyen Phu Son.

Clarinet:
AMusA in Clarinet with Honours (2025)
Studied under Mark Walton and Deborah de Graaff, undertook a performance masterclass with Karen Carey OAM.
Awarded to study under full Music Scholarship for clarinet at Barker College. (2021-26).
Section Leader for Barker’s premier wind band for their 2023 Japan Tour and for the 2024-26 seasons.
Performed as principal clarinet for Barker’s symphony orchestra 2024-26,
Performed as Clarinettist for Barker’s Wind Quintet, Shrek Musical, Les Miserables Musical, Cadet Band.
Performed in several wind bands, orchestras and chamber ensembles, including the Mosman Symphony Orchestra and the North Shore Wind Symphony.

Music Theory:
Barker College Dux of Music 2 (Y10, Y11)
Completed AMEB Grade 5 Theory and Grade 6 Musicianship.
Studied music theory under Jennifer King OAM.

I am currently pursuing further studies in clarinet under the guidance of clarinettist, music psychologist and pedagogist Deborah de Graaff.

My teaching style is focused on catering to the student to quickly achieve their goals and the parent’s goals by:

• Cultivating a open and supportive space and developing student-mentor relation,
• Teaching a carefully structured, research-informed clarinet method designed for beginners, young talent and parents,
• Teaching injury prevention, efficient learning strategies, musical understanding.
• Empowering and teaching students to overcome learning and mental obstacles in practice,
• Incorporating strategies for overcoming inaction and creating satisfying consistent practice sessions.

I am very familiar with HSC and AMEB syllabuses, as well as general performance, competition and scholarship criteria.

For inquiry, just give me a call or bump me a text by SMS or Whatsapp and I can answer your questions. I usually respond within 12h.

Email: leorpenguin@gmail.com
Ph: 0452199687
Rate: $60/45min, $80/1hr

I'm just as keen as you to help your child explore a new hobby or bring their music-making to a higher level!