As a vastly experienced pianist and accompanist, I have dedicated my life to supporting and enhancing musical performances across a wide range of settings.
My journey as a musician spans worship teams, vocal cantatas, school choirs, instrumental exams, competitions, and secondary school music theatre productions. I bring a wealth of experience and passion to each performance, whether it’s accompanying soloists or leading full ensembles.
Qualifications:
• AIRMT – Associate Member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers (Piano & Advanced Theory)
• GradDip Tchng (Secondary) – Music Teacher at Hillcrest High School, Musical Director of the Hillcrest High School Concert Band and Pops Orchestra
• BMus (Piano) – University of Auckland, under the tutelage of Bryan Sayer
• LTCL (Piano Performance) – Licentiate of Trinity College London
• ATCL (Piano Performance) – Associate of Trinity College London
• Accompanying instrumentalists for Trinity exams and various instrumental competitions.
• Experience with clarinet, violin, cello, flute, double bass, and other instruments up to tertiary level.
Keyboard/Contemporary Worship Team:
• Currently serving as Keyboardist for Northgate Community Church’s worship team.
School Productions:
• Rehearsal Pianist/1st Keyboard for Hillcrest High School productions, including Guys and Dolls, Seussical the Musical, The Little Mermaid, and The Scarlet Pimpernel.
Exam and Competition Accompaniment:
• Accompanied for Hamilton and Te Awamutu Competitions.
• Accompanist for NCEA and Scholarship Performance exams, both vocal and instrumental at the Diploma standard.
I am passionate about nurturing musical talent and take pride in providing high-level accompaniment to support musicians in achieving their full potential.