Luke is a talented cellist with over 14 years of experience playing the cello. Luke is from Townsville and has a vast range of both orchestral and solo experience. In 2021, Luke attained his AmusA and in 2022 was awarded the most outstanding musician from North Queensland in the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition. Luke believes teaching is about fostering a strong passion for music and enjoys helping others find this.

Andrew grew up in Sydney, where his musical journey began at the age of 6, learning the Piano and Clarinet. In 2019, he attained his AMus in Clarinet, and in 2020, he graduated from high school achieving a Band 6 in Music 2. Currently, Andrew plays in the Queensland Medical Orchestra, and previously has been a member of the Sydney Wind Orchestra and the Western Sydney Youth Orchestra. During his high school years, he expanded his skillset to the Alto and Tenor Saxophone, participating in multiple jazz bands and musical orchestras. With his experience in solo and orchestral playing over the years and his dedication to teaching students of all ages, Andrew endeavours to gain a shared passion for music with his students.

Cathy began her piano journey at the age of 5 and has been dedicated to the art of music ever since. She holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Queensland, specializing in piano performance. With years of teaching experience, Cathy is known for her kind and friendly approach, tailoring lessons to suit each student’s needs and helping them build confidence and love for music. Whether teaching beginners or advanced players, Cathy strives to make learning piano an enjoyable and inspiring experience.

Ai was raised in Cairns, FNQ, where she learned the classical cello and undertook multiple exams, competitions, and was awarded the Associate of Music, Trinity College London in 2021. Ai is now Brisbane-based and is studying at the Queensland Conservatorium, Bachelor of Music, under the tutelage of György Déri, who is a former cello professor and alumnus of Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Ai is passionate and committed about sharing her knowledge and methods to her students and is experienced with teaching cellists of many different levels and age. She has vast knowledge and experience with examination and audition preparation, resulting in excellent grades and outcomes. 

Bella Paton is a music teacher, working musician, and songwriter, and a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she completed a Bachelor of Music specialising in Popular Music. She is experienced in teaching voice and guitar to students of various ages and skill levels and has supported students in preparing for AMEB and Rockschool examinations. While Bella specialises in popular music, she embraces a wide range of genres and tailors lessons to each student’s interests. Her teaching approach is engaging and supportive, encouraging confidence, motivation, and a genuine enjoyment of learning music.

 Tom graduatated from the University of Queensland in 2001 where he studied violin with Spiros Rantos and was first violinist with the UQ Symphony Orchestra.  Tom holds dual degrees in Commerce and Arts as well as an Associate Diploma in Violin.  As a university student, Tom began teaching the violin both privately and at a number of schools in Brisbane. After graduation, Tom's passion for teaching led him to further his studies in pedagogy in both violin and viola. A keen orchestral musician, Tom has held principal positions with the Queensland Youth Sympnony Orchestra and Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra. Tom has also performed with the newly formed Brisbane Chamber Orchestra which is comprised of former students and staff from the University of Queensland's School of Music. Apart from teaching, Tom has a particular love for chamber music and mentors several string ensembles at Virtuosi. With over fifteen years of teaching experiennce, Tom has successfully prepared students for orhestral, high school and univesity auditions and his students constistently achieve excellent results in AMEB examinations.

Elliott is a passionate and skilled young musician based in Brisbane, active as a performer and teacher. For undergraduate studies in violin at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Elliott studied with pedagogue Elizabeth Morgan AM and graduated with First Class Honours, the Maurice Mears Memorial Prize, and a University Medal in recognition of outstanding achievement for performing and academia. Elliott continued his performance training with Dr Robin Wilson at the Australian National Academy of Music, with its highly selective training program prioritising hands-on, professional-level performance. Elliott is excited about promoting engaging performance of diverse music, playing with ensembles around Brisbane and interstate. He has also recently branched out to study a Master of Music Therapy at the University of Melbourne, a career path where insights gained from music-making are applied to a broad range of contexts such as aged care, learning development and clinical settings.

Dylan Weder is a passionate violin and viola teacher currently studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He has extensive experience performing with a wide range of professional and youth orchestras across Queensland, bringing real-world ensemble skills into his teaching. Dylan is highly experienced in preparing students for AMEB exams, guiding them with clear structure, strong technical foundations, and confidence-building strategies. His lessons are positive, supportive, and engaging, helping young musicians develop both musical skills and a genuine love of learning.

Dylan Weder is a passionate violin and viola teacher currently studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He has extensive experience performing with a wide range of professional and youth orchestras across Queensland, bringing real-world ensemble skills into his teaching. Dylan is highly experienced in preparing students for AMEB exams, guiding them with clear structure, strong technical foundations, and confidence-building strategies. His lessons are positive, supportive, and engaging, helping young musicians develop both musical skills and a genuine love of learning.

Marchia Yodhian is an experienced piano and music theory teacher, with over a decade of teaching experience. She holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from West Virginia University (USA), where she also earned her Bachelor of Music degree with a Magna Cum Laude distinction. Her academic background includes coursework in Music Theory, Music History, and Piano Literature. Marchia has previously served as head of the piano and theory departments at two music schools, where she created syllabi and prepared exam questions. She has also been appointed as a piano examiner for local music school exams. She has experience teaching children of all ages and has helped many of her students succeed in ABRSM exams and piano competitions. Her teaching style is tailored to the individual needs of each student, with a focus on building a strong foundation in music theory and technique.

  Xiao Zhang (Xiao) is a dedicated vocal and piano teacher with a strong background in music education and performance. Currently completing a Master of Music at The University of Queensland, Xiao specialises in healthy vocal technique, musicianship, and confidence-building for students of all ages. With several years of experience teaching in private studios, Xiao has successfully guided students through exam and performance preparation, while tailoring lessons to individual learning needs. Her teaching style is supportive, structured, and encouraging, creating an enjoyable environment where students can grow musically and expressively.

Julia has had an ardent love for music from early childhood, beginning piano lessons at age 5 and violin lessons two years later. Since then, she has continued honing her craft and gathering a wide range of experience, from performance to composition to teaching. Under the tutelage of the late Spiros Rantos, Julia attained her AMEB AmusA on violin in 2019 and played first violin with the Queensland Youth Symphony from 2018–2022. In 2020, she attained her LmusA with Distinction on piano as well as Grade 6 Theory with Honours. Julia graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music in Performance (classical piano) in 2025, after studying with Natasha Vlassenko OAM and Stephen Emmerson. She also thoroughly enjoys collaborative performance, having played in various chamber ensembles over the years, and is currently exploring contemporary-classical improvisation with her wind trio, Blue Poles. As a teacher, Julia is enthusiastic about connecting with each unique student, keeping lessons engaging and passing on her passions!