Sorcha Albuquerque

Hi, I'm Sorcha Albuquerque - a WAAPA graduate and professional jazz guitarist with over 15 years of experience teaching and performing.

I offer personalised guitar and songwriting lessons tailored to each student's goals, pace and learning style. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, my approach is supportive, relaxed, and never intimidating.

My background as a yoga practitioner allows me guide you through breathing and mindfulness techniques to enhance focus and creativity. I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable exploring your creativity and learn through personalised lesson plans with PDF's Q&A available via email correspondence between lessons.

I teach a wide range of styles including rock, pop, and folk - as well as theory, TAB reading, music notation and scales. Most importantly each lesson is tailored to suit your specific needs, goals and will be relevant to you and your musical taste.

I see music as a powerful outlet for self-expression and I help students build strong foundations so they can play with confidence, authenticity and discover their unique voice - I encourage songwriting and

As a session guitarist I have worked in a variety of musical contexts as a guitarist for RockWiz Live!, TLC, Pub Choir, The Scissor Sisters, Jet, Adrian Eagle, Harvey Sutherland among others. I am a guest mentor for the Young Women in Jazz Program (WAAPA, Sydney Conservatorium) and perform with my Jazz trio The Sorcha Albuquerque Trio and regularly collaborate with Australian jazz artists including ARIA award winning pianist Barney McAll and drummer Felix Bloxsom (Empire of The Sun, Genesis Uwusu, PNAU), drummer Ben Vanderwal (Lucky Oceans, Tim Minchin) and pianist Harry Mitchell, who feature on my debut album due for release in September 2026.
My original jazz compositions have been featured on two ABC jazz releases and I have performed nationally and internationally at festivals including Montreux jazz festival, Adelaide Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Splendour in The Grass, Laneway Festival, Blues and Roots and Bluesfest.

LESSON DETAILS:

Location: Freshwater Bay Studio (Victoria Avenue - parking on Chester Road) ** Can travel to you if you live within 10km for an additional $10.

Price: $85 per hour (45 minute, 30 minute + online options available)

Contact: 0419 198 851 to book a trial lesson (trial 50% off)

Sorcha