Teachers – Fantasia Music

Chatswood Location - teachers

Our teachers in Fantasia Music School have outstanding qualifications as both performers and teachers and have be associated with prestigious international and local music institutes.

With our professional teaching approaches and knowledge,
Our teachers can meet your specific needs to guide your musical journey.

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Ms Ranee Luo - Piano

Ranee was admitted to university with a first-place national ranking in piano performance. While studying, she had the privilege of winning second prize at the Singapore International Piano Competition. Ranee also successfully passed the highly competitive entrance exam for the prestigious Liszt Academy of Music, where only two students were accepted nationwide in that year’s autumn intake.

Aside from her extensive performing experience, Ranee also has over 20 years of teaching experience involving students of all ages and musical styles. She adapts her teaching depending on the various personalities of students to help them achieve musical improvement both technically and expressively.

Ms Enola Murphy - Cello

Enola grew up in rural Victoria. At age 9 she began cello lessons with Rosemary Iversen and completed a Bachelor of music majoring in performance at ANU with David Pereira and Rachel Johnston in 2024. Enola has diverse chamber ensemble and orchestral experience including the ANU Symphony orchestra and string quartet performance in John Noble’s ITET Program. In September of 2023 Enola performed Teresa Wojcik’s premiere of Celebrating Recalibrating. One of five A.C.T students selected, Enola was awarded a 2023 and 2024 Canberra Symphony Orchestra Fellowship and from 2022-2024 was a student in the ANU Women in Music program, run by Anna McDonald. In 2024 she was a finalist in the Art Sound Young Virtuoso Competition and won the Friends of the School of Music Chamber Competition People’s choice award. An active performer, Enola has been a cellist in a multitude of musicals including The Addams Family, The Hello Girls and Next to Normal along with performing early music with John Ma on a period-based instrument.

She focuses on encouraging a love of music within her students to build confidence and inspire further growth as individual musicians.

Ms Vivienne Tam - Piano

Vivienne began learning piano at the age of four and started to perform on stage at six years old. She was a piano student at the junior music programme at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) studying with pianist Yim Wan and received the programme’s scholarship twice during the study. She then completed
her Bachelor (Hons) degree in HKAPA under the tutelage of Professor Eleanor Wong, the artist-in-residence. She is now studying with Dr. Natalia Ricci for her Master’s degree under a full scholarship by the Molly McAulay Memorial Scholarship at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Tam succeeded in piano competitions locally and internationally, including the 3rd Prize (Youth Class) and 1st Prize (Bach Class A) of the 20th Hong Kong-Asia Piano Open Competition, First Prize in Prokofiev Sonata Class of the 2019 “Chopin Memorial Prizes”, First Prize of the “Liszt Memorial Prizes” Hong Kong-International Piano Competition, Bronze medal in the 1st Hong Kong Open Music Competition, First-runner-up in Shenzhen Piano Open Competition and Hong Kong School Music Festivals etc.

Mr Aero Lin - Piano, Double Bass

Aero is an experienced teacher of both individual and class music teaching, with close to a decade of experience in the education of students at all ages. Having held positions such as Band Branch teacher, instrumental teacher and classroom teacher, Aero has developed the ability to cater and adapt to different student’s learning styles and levels.

In addition, Aero has wide ranging performance experience with several symphony orchestra and jazz ensemble performances. Amongst these include the Fringe Festival, Chiayi International Band Festival, Taichung Jazz Festival as well as recieving the excellence prize in several county music competitions in Taiwan.

Mr Joseph Koo - Piano

Korean-Australian music educator and collaborative pianist Joseph Koo is currently a second year student at the Sydney conservatorium of music, studying a bachelor of music education majoring in piano performance under Clemens Leske.

In collaborative piano, Joseph has accompanied many singers, choirs and other instruments for masterclasses and competitions. He aspires to become a world-class pianist for vocal and instrumental soloists.

Joseph’s teaching style involves a patient and methodical applications of piano foundational learning with a keen interest to inspire the love of music in students of all ages and levels.

Ms Alina Xie - Violin, Viola

Alina is a highly motivated pedagogue with over 8 years of experience teaching violin and viola, she graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium with both bachelors and masters of music in violin performance. Her esteemed teachers include Ms Zhu Wen and Dr Goetz Richter.

Originally from Yunan, China, Alina started violin at age 5 and since age 12 worked under Mr Chai Liang (Chairman of the String Department at Beijing Central Conservatory).

Having performed with the likes of Lang Lang in Hebei, China and at the Kennedy Centre in the United States, she was also the concertmaster for the AIM orchestra from 2016 to 2018. She was presented with the outstanding performance award at the 2017 Quingyuan International Music Festival (China), awarded silver at the Australian International Music Competition in 2019, first prize in the Sonata Section of the 2017 St George Eisteddfod amongst countless solo and chamber performances in Beijing Concert Hall.

Her music teaching began with teaching underpriviledged children in the Wings for Music Charity. Alina strives to create an education that matches strategies with the needs of the student, depending on different physical and psychological factors to formulate a postive learning environment.

Ms Gloria Huang - Violin

Gloria is an experienced violin teacher of many years, helping many students achieve high results in various performances and AMEB grades. Using a foundations of string pedagogy, Gloria seeks to educate students through a wide range of musical avenues including theory, aural, physical and mental aspects of violin playing.

Being multilingual in English, Mandarin and Cantonese her communication with parents and students alike is extremely important in many situations. Having attended many masterclasses with teachers such as Professor Andrea Gajic and Ye-Eun Choi, Gloria is currently studying under Professor Goetz Richter at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Ms Ino Jiao - Cello

Ino started studing at the Wuhan Conservatory of Music in China and then went onto the European Gymnasium Meerane in Germany. Her career then brought her to Australia where she studied cello under Georg Pedersen at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

As a soloist and orchestral player, she has given over 100 concerts for various activities and events internationally and has won countless competitions including the third AIQIN Cup, the Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao-Taiwan Cello Competition and the 2013 Jugend Musik Spiele in Germany.

Ino has an inspirational and patient style that helps students of all levels to further their musical journey.

Ms Nicole Hsueh - Clarinet

Nicole has a widespanning musical background with early developement in piano and violin. She began clarinet soon after as part of a primary school band program. With extensive performance experience in solo, orchestral and chamber playing, she has studied under teachers such as Deborah de Graaff and Sue Newsome. Her many ensemble memberships include the Sydney Youth Orchestra, Kuringai Youth Orchestra, the School Spectacular Orchestra and involvement in many Sydney Conservatorium ensembles.

Nicole has much experience teaching students of all age groups with a holistic method of music education, combining both theory and practical aspects to foster a love of learning and playing.

Ms Jingyi Pan - Piano

Learning piano from age 10, music has been an essential part of Jingyi’s life. She hopes to pass on the enjoyment of musical knowledge and understanding to her students whilst letting them think independently about the music.

Jingyi has over 6 years of teaching experience in China and Australia. Her education is taught through patience and encouragement to help all types of learners. Her comprehensive method of education allows the students to gain important practical, learning and performance skills.

Mr Sun Park - Cello

After studying in Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (Royal Conservatory of Brussels), Sun finished his studies at Conservatory Royal De Liege (Royal Conservatory of Liege) with a Master in Music (Cello) specialising as a soloist.

Sun has worked with many teachers in Korea and Europe such as Kim Son Young (Professor at Chongshin University), Armin Fromm (Professor at Violoncello Musikhochschule in Dusseldorf), Viviane Spanoghe (Professor for violoncelle in Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussels), Sebastian Walnier (Principal Cellist at La Monnaie Opera), Jean-Pol Zanutel (Professor of Conservatory Royal De Liege), Jean-Pierre Borboux (2nd principal cellist at the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liege).

Sun has participated in many orchestra projects and recordings with years of teaching experience internationally. Past teaching positions include former cello section tutor at the Yong-In City Youth Orchestra.

Ms Lilac Shi - Piano

Lilac began her piano studies at age 7 and participated in a wide range of musical activities through primary and high school. Along the way she gained much performance experience through exams and concerts.

From the beginning of piano education, Lilac focuses on building a strong foundation by exploring technique, music theory and rhythm. She believes in cultivating this through the student’s imagination for music and perception of rhythmic beat. To aid this, Lilac encourages her students to take part in the regular concerts, masterclasses and workshops run by our school. Through this the students can begin to accumulate stage experience and increase their self-confidence.

By using a mixture of set exercises/pieces and repertoire based on the student’s passions, Lilac believes this will let students learn whilst cultivating their love of music.

Ms Tianyi Liu - Piano

After starting piano at age 6, Tianyi was selected to be in the advanced piano training program at Chifeng Performing Arts College. She won many provincial piano competitions, becoming one of the top piano performers in Mongolia.

After completing the Bachelor of Music Studies in Inner Mongolia University, Tianyi went on to study Master of Music from Minzu University in Beijing with a full scholarship. For 10 years, she was a piano teacher at Hulunbuir Univeristy and became senior lecturer in Music.

Tianyi’s students have won many regional and national piano competitions as well as gaining positions in the Central Conservatorium of Music and Shanghai Conservatorium of Music.

Moving to Australia, Tianyi is now teaching beginner to advanced through the AMEB syllabus from beginner to adult learners. Trained as a classical musician, she also enjoys performing and teaching other genres including contemporary, jazz and chinese traditional in Mandarin and English.

Ms Felita Pratomo - Piano

Felita began her musical journey at the age of five through learning classical music with the ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). THroughout her adolescent years, Felita began to explore other musical genres and instruments through ministering at church.

Though she was classically trained for years, Felita later developed her love for other musical genres which brought her to graduate from the Australian Institute of Music in 2018 with a Bachelor Degree in Contemporary Music Performance majoring in Piano and was trained under some of Sydney’s renowned musicians such as Darren Heinrich, Greg Coffin, Duncan Brown and Warwick Alder.

Felita has been teaching students both classical and contemporary piano across all ages for over 5 years. Through juggling her schedul between performing and teaching, she feels the passion to spread love of msuic and hopes to inspire many young generations.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” – Plato

Ms Shirley Zhu - Piano

Shirley has been playing the piano since 7 and grew very quickly as a pianist finishing her grade 8 AMEB exams in year 5.

She then went on to attend high school at the Sydney Conservatorium High School of music and is now in the middle of her Tertiary studies at the Conservatorium of music. She has had many not only solo but also orchestral performance opportunities, of which one involved playing Karl Orff’sCarmina Buranaunder the baton of celebrated conductor Richard Gill. Also, along with her fellow peers she has performed the entire Mussorgsky’s Pictures of an Exhibition to a full house in the Verbrugghen Hall..

As a piano teacher, her students have found success and confidence in performing, and have been asked to perform during their school concerts and talent shows. Due to her extensive experience and patience, she believes she will be able to work effectively with any type of student.

Ms Angel Yu - Cello

Angel has been teaching Cello for the past four years with a passionate mindset to help students learn and grow. Having played cello for over a decade, Angel is experienced with all aspect of cello and music theory.

Throughout her extensive music experience, she has also attained Dux of Music at PLC and played in multiple orchestras as first desk cello for several years. With this background, Angel hopes to share the knowledge she has garnered with all her students.

Ms Charlotte Cheng - Clarinet

Charlotte started to learn piano at the age of 5, studied clarinet at the age of 9 and studied in the professional field of music for more than 20 years. During the period of 2002-2012, she won numerous piano and clarinet competitions in Taiwan. She won the first place in the National Music Class of the 12th Country Piano Competition in Changhua City. She also has participated in many competitions and performances of Minsheng Elementary School, Chiayi High School and Tainan University Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Charlotte has ten years of piano and clarinet teaching experience for different levels – from beginner, intermediate to advance learners.

After graduated from Taiwan Music Education University in 2013, she has been a music teacher for four years in the National Primary School. She has many years of experience in performance and teaching, and she has the principle of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. Charlotte has patience and enthusiasm for teaching, using the different concepts of music education to lead students to understand and appreciate music. She has a flexible teaching style, able to adapt and adjust her teaching techniques in accordance to her students’ need. Since 2016, she has assisted many students to pass the AMEB in various levels and all achieved the great results.

Ms Crystal Jia Gu - Violin

Crystal Gu started to play the violin since 5 years old and achieved distinction in the performance level exam in China at the age of 11. She used to learn from Professor Xian He in Shanghai Conservatorium and was admitted to Shanghai Conservatorium High School at the age of 15. After arriving in Sydney, she continues learning from Professor Goetz Richter in Sydney Conservatorium and already achieved both AmusA and LmusA with DISTINCTION.

Crystal has been teaching for 8 years and accumulated extensive experience. She is an extremely patient teacher who can handle all kinds of students. Crystal also organises personal performance showcase regularly as a channel to improve instrumental skills and interact with students.

Mr Benjamin He - Piano

Head of School
BMus (Performance) Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Associate AMUSA with Distinction in Piano
Licentiate LTCL with Distinction in Piano
Specialist in Exams, Performances, Auditions and Scholarships

Benjamin He is the Head Teacher and Manager of Fantasia Music School. Beginning his piano studies at age 5 at the Australian Institute of Music, he went on to complete his Grade 8 and AmusA with Distinction. He was accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium High School then went on to complete his schooling at The Kings School on Scholarship. Completing his LTCL with Distinction and Bachelor of Music (Performance) he now teaches, performs and accompanies both solo and with chamber and orchestra.

Benjamin is an experienced educator of over 10 years, combining a teaching method of theory, aural training and creative music thought into lessons for comprehensive learning.

(On Leave) Mr Kenneth He - Cello

Kenneth He started cello at age 11 learning under Patrick Murphy at the Australian Institute of Music. Later on, he went on to complete his high school education at the King’s School on music scholarship, achieving high grades for music performance and ATCL with distinction. He has extensive experience performing with Orchestras, Ensembles and as a soloist. His hobbies include editing, composing and performing his own media projects with his brother.

Kenneth’s teaching philosophy involves technical fundamentals mixed with musical expression.