Meet Our Lecturers

Our academic and teaching staff are the best in the business. Explore who teaches in your area of interest.

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Derek Taylor

Derek is a graduate of the Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide and the Qld. Conservatorium and made his musical theatre debut as Monsieur Reyer in the original Australian cast of The Phantom of the Opera in 1990. He has enjoyed a long career as a performer, appearing in many professional productions including Chess, Grease, as Timothy in the original Australian cast of The Secret Garden, Tobias in the QTC production of Sweeney Todd and Hugh the Iron in the Australian musical, Crusade.
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Ben Wood

Ben has been working in the music industry for over 25 years, learning his trade in some of the biggest studios in London (Nomis, Townhouse). As an engineer and producer, he has worked with artists such as Béyonce, Kylie Minogue, The Libertines, Middle Kids, H.E.R and Mick Jagger.
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Sophie Rose

Sophie Rose is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, extended technique enthusiast, composer, improviser, researcher, multi-media artist, and maker.
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Louisa Rankin

A dynamic and compelling musician, Louisa Rankin’s artistry has been developed and refined over years of continued musical exploration.
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Jacob Murphy

Jacob Murphy is a music producer, sound designer, and session drummer specializing in creative techniques for the home studio.
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Sam Mentink

Sam Mentink has been making music and DJing since the early 2000s. Known for high-energy techno, Sam has performed across both Australasia and Europe
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Nick Brown

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

Sally has been working in theatre, TV, film & cabaret for over 40 years. She is also one of Melbourne’s busiest singing teachers with 30 years of expertise.
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Clancye Milne

Clancye Milne is a Melbourne-based improvising contemporary vocalist and composer. She is teaching voice as a part of our Bachelor of Performance.
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Noa Kidd

Noa has been teaching and working as a professional musician in Sydney for the last 10 years.
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