Lecturers

Duncan Brown is a professional bass player and teacher with a resume that's full of impressive credits. Duncan has a Diploma in Jazz Studies (Performance) and a Graduate Diploma  (Music) from the Australian National University. 

Nick is a Melbourne-based guitarist, composer, producer, and educator. A songwriter and performer with various original acts - live and in the studio.

Matt Bruce is a violinist and concertmaster who has worked professionally in the Australian music industry for over 30 years. Matt has been a member of the world-renowned Australian Brandenburg Orchestra since 1992, which he has led as Resident Concertmaster and Associate Concertmaster) since 2013.

Tim Bruer is a professional musician and teacher who has worked in the industry for almost 40 years. Obtaining a Bachelor of Music in jazz performance from Adelaide University and a Masters of Music in jazz performance from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Tim has gone on to enjoy a busy career as a live performer.  Tim has played live with […]

Dominic Cabusi is a song writer, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and session musician who graduated from the AIM (Contemporary Performance) Bachelor of Music in 2014 and has been making a name for himself in the Australian Music Industry ever since.

Natalie Carolan’s captivating sound melts into her honest and exquisite songs. 2016 saw the release and launch of Natalie Carolan’s Contemporary Australian singer’s debut album, I Sleep, at Melbourne Recital Centre, and was shortly followed by her ‘all parts beautiful, powerful and vulnerable’ alt/pop EP. The 4-track delight weaving ambient and enticing harmonic backdrops with alluring production and Carolan’s intimate […]

Nic Cecire is an in-demand drummer and educator based in Sydney. He has a resume of stage, recording and screen credits to match any professional musician working in Australia today. Nic’s work in pop and rock includes playing with headlining artists such as Wendy Mathews, The Whitlams, Jenny Morris, Boy George/Culture Club, Glenn Shorrock, Grace Knight.

Chloe Chung is an innovative cross-cultural flautist, playing Western classical flute and dizi (Chinese bamboo flute). Her passion for creativity, sustainability and health education are central to her work as an active performer, teacher, and emerging creative director.

Greg is well respected as an outstanding educator at tertiary level. He is passionate about supporting students through their musical journey, specialising in first year student studies and teaching piano and commencing theory courses.

Dr. Brieley Cutting is an Australian pianist whose playing has been critically praised for its “myriad of colours” and technical expertise. Throughout her career, she has combined her performing with her work as a piano teacher, academic lecturer, accompanist, artistic director, and artistic researcher.

Sarita DeGruchy is an former radio executive with extensive experience working in one of the most competitive markets in the world. Now resident in Sydney, she brings her global experience to the students of AIM. A graduate of the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (BA, Honours) she went on to enjoy a lengthy career […]

Matt Donlevy is a legend in the world of Australian music publishing. He started his career at Castle music publishing – a subsidiary of EMI – before moving to ATV Northern Songs, the legendary home of the Beatles catalogue.  Matt moved to Peermusic, the World’s largest independent publisher, where he was promoted to Managing Director and then Regional Director for S.E. Asia. Matt was also a Director for Australasian […]