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About Catherine

Catherine is currently a stay at home mum taking a break from a previously robust home studio and student base at Somerset College.​ 

For 8 years she taught the beginner programme at Somerset, as well as Senior String Orchestra (Grade 7-12), Piano Trio and String Quartet. She has also taught at various other schools across the Gold Coast.

Growing up on the Gold Coast herself, Catherine was taught by Belinda Manwaring (her current Suzuki Teacher Trainer and Colleague) and Mei-Lee and Marcus Stocker at the Griffith Conservatorium of Music, Queensland. 

Catherine has a strong passion for classical music and chamber music as well as teaching. She has had extensive training from leading pedagogues from around the world and continues to seek more constantly.

Currently, she teaches using the Suzuki Method, as it provides a wholesome and supportive environment for the student to flourish. 

    Qualifications

 

  • Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Griffith University

  • Bachelor of Music - Griffith University

  • Associate of Music - Australian Music Examination Board 

  • Associate of Drama - Trinity College London

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Suzuki Australia

  • The Australian String Teachers Association (AUSTA)​

  • Australian Guildhall Examination Board

  • Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra​

  • Colourstrings Australia

  • Kodaly Insitute of Australia Inc

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