Alongside my creative practice, I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring students of all ages around the world—with a particular focus on high school and university learners. Through lectures, workshops, and classes, I facilitate the collaborative creation of sonic experiences that are immersive, exploratory, and emotionally resonant, with a firm understanding of the technology as a set of tools for a greater vision. Beyond acquiring practical skills, many leave with a transformed perspective—hearing and perceiving the world in a new way—and often, a lasting passion for music and sound that continues well beyond the classroom.
Master of Arts (Screen Music Composition)
Australian Film, Television & Radio School, 2005
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of New South Wales, 1996
AMEB Classical Piano and Theory, Grade 8
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Assemblage Centre for Creative Practice Research
Each year Flinders University runs an Artist in Residence programme which is the result of a competitive application process. The residency is designed to benefit the chosen artist as well as students and researchers.
My proposed project Re-Present : Re-Transmit will explore the intersections of immersive sound and live performance within a research-driven creative environment. Exploring how performers and audience can interact in ambisonic immersive sound environments.
Delivery of lectures, presentations and workshops for Flinders University students.
Principal Lecturer in BA (Hons) Creative Media Production
Mentored international university students in screen music & sound production, over their 3 years of BA study.
Lectures and workshops in field recording, acoustics, audio post-production, re-recording mixing, music editing, pod-casting, introduction to film music.
Assisted students create and mix the music and sound for their BA Thesis films, in preparation for cinema screening.
Assemblage Centre for Creative Practice Research
Each year Flinders University runs an Artist in Residence programme which is the result of a competitive application process. The residency is designed to benefit the chosen artist as well as students and researchers.
My proposed project Re-Present : Re-Transmit will explore the intersections of immersive sound and live performance within a research-driven creative environment. Exploring how performers and audience can interact in ambisonic immersive sound environments.
Delivery of lectures, presentations and workshops for Flinders University students.
Principal Lecturer in BA (Hons) Creative Media Production
Mentored international university students in screen music & sound production, over their 3 years of BA study.
Lectures and workshops in field recording, acoustics, audio post-production, re-recording mixing, music editing, pod-casting, introduction to film music.
Assisted students create and mix the music and sound for their BA Thesis films, in preparation for cinema screening.
High School workshops, Introduction to Film Music
Designed and led workshops introducing high school students to the principles of film music and sound design.
Analyzed iconic movie scenes by comparing original, alternate, and silent soundtracks. Facilitated the collaborative creation of a live score, with the entire class performing using various instruments.
Introduced students to digital sampling and software-based composition, blending recorded and live elements.
Who You Really Are | Social project and documentary film
Led creative workshops with African refugee students, guiding them in expressing their personal stories through songwriting and rap.
Collaborated with students to produce three original tracks. Facilitated sessions in lyric writing, musical arrangement, recording techniques and beat making.
Supported the development of confidence, storytelling, and creative skills as part of a broader documentary project, leading to music videos as part of the film.
Guest Lecture, Workshop Leader
The world’s largest international event dedicated to scenography, performance design, and performance space.
Lecture and Workshop subject “Architecture and Theatre Sound Design”. From my background in architecture, I brought a design-driven approach to the relationship between sound and space, materiality and image —and how they support story and character in a dramatic context.
NSW Department of Education Arts Unit
Ran a week-long workshop for high school students, teaching and experimenting in the science of sound, and using sound and music in drama.
Devising and performing a play featuring live sound and music, for the end of week showcase.
Teaching piano and music theory to students from age 5 to adulthood
Using a flexible, student-centred approach that builds technical skills and musical understanding (including school and AMEB requirements), while nurturing genuine passion through music the student loves.
Incorporating music theory into practical piano lessons to build a well-rounded understanding of music, including exposure to reading and notating for different genres.
Introducing young students to recording technology, and guide them in using software and computers to create and explore music.
University of NSW, Newcastle University, UTS
Architectural design tutoring.
Lecture Theatre and Architectural Dreamspace.
Workshops, subject Sound Concepts for Interior Architects.