My aim is to help each student find the rightful place for music in their life – whatever that may be, therefore the following list of past and present student achievements is not necessarily a reflection of what I value, it is just to provide you with the confidence in my capabilities and in the process that you may choose to embark on:
· Victorian Classical Guitar Society - 2007 ‘Under 16 guitarist of the year.’
· VCE Top Arts performer - best Contemporary Guitarist for 2005
· VCE Top Arts performer - best Electric Bassist for 2006
· Winner of 2006 Telstra Road to Tamworth National Country Music Competition ($50 000 prize package) and #1 single on the CMC country music charts
· Consistently high VCE results in both Solo and Group Music Performance. Long term students receive A’s and A+’s without exception (so far!)
· Acceptance into the Australian National University, Victorian College of the Arts & University of Melbourne music programs
· Selection for Boroondara Eisteddfod Showcase Concert
· Regular selection for the Annual Suzuki Showcase Concert
· Triple J Unearthed Featured Band 2006
· Push Battle of the Bands finalist 2006
· Numerous private-release albums
· Music careers in composition, performance, education and film scores