Our Team

We bring diverse perspectives to our work, yet we are united by a shared passion for music, thoughtful artistic development, and a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections between musicality, artistry, and technique.

Alan Tang - Justice of the Peace NSW (JP)

Alan was poised to become a concert pianist, but his career was cut short due to a permanent injury to his left thumb. Through this experience, he discovered a passion for teaching. He is guided by the principle that “leaders eat last,” which shapes his approach to building and leading successful teams. With 12 years of teaching experience, he has development a effieient teaching method that he lives and breath to help students successed

Founder

Adam Riddell

Adam is a seasoned IT professional who discovered a strong passion for teaching, alongside his longstanding career as a dedicated musician. A versatile and experienced guitarist, he continues to perform regularly, bringing real-world musicianship and practical insight to his students.

Manager/Senior Guitar Teacher

Piano/Vocal Teacher

Amelia Lai

Amelia brings over 15 years of piano experience; With four years of teaching experience spanning early childhood through to teenage students, Amelia adopts a fun, engaging, and multi-sensory approach to learning, nurturing both technical skill and musical expression.

Lara Autore

Violin/Piano Teacher

Lara is an outstanding violin and piano teacher who brings warmth, patience, and professionalism to every lesson. She holds AMEB Grade 8 in both piano and violin, and is highly experienced in working with children. Lara is especially skilled at supporting students, helping them build confidence, resilience, and enjoyment in their musical learning.

Iris Yip

Guitar Teacher

Iris is a gentle and easy-going piano and guitar teacher with a genuine passion for music education. Soft-spoken and patient, she creates a warm and supportive learning environment for her students. With extensive musical knowledge and a thoughtful teaching approach, Iris connects especially well with younger learners, nurturing their confidence, curiosity, and love for music from an early age.

Alex Strain

Guitar Teacher

Alex Strain is a passionate guitar teacher with a strong background in classical guitar and music reading. With a thoughtful and structured approach to learning, Alex helps students develop solid musical foundations while encouraging creativity and enjoyment. He supports children who wish to explore classical guitar while also helping them discover the excitement of modern pop and contemporary music.

Elizabeth Lai

Piano/Flute Teacher

Elizabeth is a PhD student with a passion for flute and piano and six years of teaching experience. She has developed exceptional sight-reading skills to a professional standard through her extensive musical training and performance experience. Elizabeth brings this knowledge into her teaching, helping students build strong musical foundations, develop confidence, and enjoy their journey with music.

Drum/Piano Teacher

William Solomon

William was awarded the NSW Snare Drum Championship title in 2023 and brings that same dedication and artistry to his teaching. Known for his playful, engaging approach, he combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for helping students grow in both confidence and musical expression.

Ted Kusano (RIP)

Saxophone/Flute Teacher (Passed away but not forgotten)

Ted is a highly experienced and dedicated music educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. He is known for his clear, structured approach to lessons, helping students build strong foundations, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful musical progress.

Joel Thurner

Annika Ganguli

Piano Teacher

Annika is an intelligent and thoughtful teacher with a strong academic background in pure mathematics. Her analytical skills allow her to break down musical concepts clearly and logically, helping students understand not only how to play, but why music works the way it does. She is passionate about guiding children to explore music intellectually while developing confidence, creativity, and strong musical foundations.

Sophia Stanton

Drum/Piano Teacher

Sophia Stanton is a professional gigging jazz musician and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, specialising in piano and drums. Her extensive experience performing live has developed a strong sense of musicality, rhythm, and expression, which she brings into every lesson. Sophia is passionate about sharing her practical musical knowledge and helping students develop their skills, confidence, and enjoyment of music.

Senior Guitar Teacher

Joel holds a Bachelor of Music and has over 10 years of experience in music education and the professional music industry. He has worked as a sound engineer, gaining valuable real-world industry insight, and has taught guitar at a range of music schools. With his extensive experience and broad musical background, Joel brings a fresh and well-rounded perspective to teaching, inspiring the next generation of musicians through both technical excellence and industry knowledge.