wHO AM I?
Hello! I'm Gianna, a flautist, pianist and singer based in Sydney, NSW.
BMus - Music Theatre, Australian Institute of Music, 2021
AMusA - Flute, Australian Music Examination Board, 2015
AMusA - Piano, Australian Music Examination Board, 2014
AS A TEACHER
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My aim is to provide a holistic learning experience so music becomes a life-long passion for all.
I enjoy sharing my passion for music and hope to instil that same love and appreciation in all of my students. It's my belief that every student has their own unique path in music to follow, and so I always strive to work according to each student’s individual needs. In my classroom, the joy of learning is the primary focus, and having fun is just as important as developing excellent technique.
MY TEACHING METHODOLOGY
My teaching methods are a culmination of all of my own experiences in music and academia while also drawing influences from my many personal interests. As someone who loves learning new things, I am constantly researching and developing new ways of teaching music so that anyone is able to get the best possible education they can from my studio.
I aim to provide a well-rounded musical education not only by building the necessary musical and performance skills, but by providing an insight into performing in the music industry, and by reinforcing how learning an instrument benefits your life.
AS AN ARTIST
I've been a part of the musical world since I was 3 years old but first began learning the piano at the age of 5, and discovered a natural affinity for the flute in the following year.
Growing up in the Illawarra region, I was privileged to be learning from some of Wollongong's finest teachers, most notably Suzanne Cowan and Diana Russell, before beginning my Bachelor of Music degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of James Kortum. I regularly competed and placed in Eisteddfods throughout my childhood and consistently received high marks for exam performances.
I have since achieved AMusA diplomas for both instruments and am a seasoned soloist and accomplished ensemble musician, having performed with over 36 ensembles and orchestras throughout my career - including the Royal Concertgebouw, London Symphony and Australian Opera and Ballet orchestras.
I have extensive experience in classical music and have also performed a vast range of styles in numerous contexts such as pop music, jazz and my favourites - musical theatre and film music.
After leaving the conservatorium to pursue other interests, I eventually become more heavily focused on the musical theatre industry, graduating with a Bachelor of Music - Music Theatre from the Australian Institute of Music in 2021. Outside of the studio, I work as a musical director, music copyist, music supervisor and repetiteur for musical theatre and opera productions across NSW.
Prélude et Scherzo - Henri Büsser. Performed by Gianna Cheung and David Vance. (2015)