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Music
I began music lessons as a toddler, before beginning violin at five years old, and piano at nine. In a confusing turn of events, I, who started by singing with the London Philharmonic at London's Barbican and performing a violin solo in the Salzburg cathedral, have since moved on to shouting Jewel lyrics on men's laps in circus tents, winning a 2020 Fringe World Weekly Cabaret award for a show involving kazoos, tiny plastic hands, and a Kate Bush-to-the-death-match.
I'm a multi-instrumentalist, most trained on violin and piano, but also with varying levels of prowess in ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, piano accordion, autoharp, and anything else I can lay my hands on that still allows me to talk while playing (priorities). Raised with a love of music thanks to the Kodaly pedagogy, I now teach piano and musicianship to all ages, and am passionate about helping others to connect with music.
I have 15 years' experience teaching music, and enjoy working with students from toddlers to adults. I am particularly passionate about making music accessible to all - regardless of prior experience, ability, or special needs. I enjoy working with neurodivergent students and invite anyone to reach out if they have queries or reservations about taking piano, general music or basic voice lessons.
![]() Sylvia playing an accordion, singing dramaticallyFrom the I Owe My Parents $65k show |
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![]() Sylvia playing the violinSylvia plays a wedding in Northern Italy, 2016 |
![]() Trash PercussionistsSylvia and Cameron from Azure Entertainment before a surprise Tap Dance and Trash Percussion flashmob for the City of Swan |
![]() Jamboree girls onstage with Lady Velvet CabaretThe Jamboree girls perform onstage at a Lady Velvet Cabaret show, at Rosemount Hotel, Perth |
![]() Very serious kazoo momentSylvia (foreground) and Amanda Lynn (background) perform a very serious kazoo moment during the second Jamboree show at Fringe World, 2021 |
![]() Onstage with studentSylvia onstage with a student about to perform piano |
![]() WA ExposeA photo by K Darius Photography, from WA Expose - Sylvia sings with a ukulele strapped around her neck. Behind her are some enthusiastic punters with tiny plastic hands |
![]() Sylvia singing and playing ukuleleSylvia plays and sings at the first, award-winning Jamboree show, in 2020 at Sunset Veranda for Fringe World |
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