Bio

Alex holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where he majored in French Horn, finishing with a final GPA of 6.2/7. He currently teaches French Horn at Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), all Brass instruments at Trinity Lutheran College and Upper Brass at Citipointe Christian College. Alex periodically performs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and has played with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Ensemble Q, Camerata, and both the Australian and Queensland Youth Orchestras. Furthermore, he performs in ad-hoc performances such as Bootleg Beatles, Ministry of Sound and the Australian Pops Orchestra.

On a personal level, Alex moved from Sydney to Queensland for tertiary studies and has now happily settled here to work and live. He has three older brothers and a younger sister and in his spare time he enjoys fishing, playing sport and catching up with friends.

Teaching Info

It is my firm belief that strong music education and effective teaching methods are vital to the development of young musicians. I have experienced first hand what quality, caring, guided music education can provide for students. I believe I teach in an enthusiastic and nurturing manner which allows each student to reach their full potential in a fun and relaxed environment. I am encouraging of my students and tailor a personal lesson plan and practice schedule for every student based on their previous experiences and personal skill levels. I generally teach through the AMEB syllabus, however I am also able to provide non AMEB focused lessons. My knowledge and experience of Chicago and American West Coast Schools of brass pedagogy paired with training in accent method breathing has helped guide my studies of brass playing. I bring this experience and expertise to my teaching, valuing the pedagogical technique and skills I have learned.