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Downtown Creative Studios

Grange, QLDAt their studio · Online

At Downtown Creative Studios, we offer fun, supportive and personalised music lessons for children, teens and adults of all abilities. Our experienced teachers specialise in singing, piano, guitar, songwriting and music theory. Whether you're learning for fun, building confidence, preparing for AMEB exams or developing your performance skills, we tailor every lesson to your interests and goals. Our focus is on making music enjoyable while helping every student grow in confidence and ability.

Emily Granger

Holland Park, QLDAt their studio

Praised for her “vibrant musical personality” (Harp Column Magazine) and hailed by ABC Classic as a "queen of contemporary classical performance in Australia," American-Australian harpist Emily Granger has built a reputation as one of the most compelling harpists of her generation. Appointed Principal Harp of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2023 and a founding member of Quartet X, she has captivated audiences worldwide in performances as Guest Principal Harpist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Orchestra Victoria, and Opera Australia Orchestra. A consummate soloist and refined chamber musician, Emily has given sold out recitals at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne Recital Centre, to the UKARIA Cultural Centre. In addition to her performance career, Emily is dedicated to the next generation of harpists. She serves as Lecturer of Harp at the University of Queensland and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and is the recently elected President of the Harp Society of Queensland. She has delivered masterclasses at New York University, Indiana University, The University of Minnesota, University of Kansas, the Harp Society of Queensland, and FNQ Harp Connect, and has tutored the Australian Youth Orchestra, Queensland Youth Orchestra, Chicago Harp Ensemble and Interlochen Arts Center. Her students consistently earn high marks at AMEB exams and have won first prize in competitions around the world.

Kossov Method

Wavell Heights, QLDAt their studio · Travels to you · Online

Trained at some of the world’s leading music institutions, I learned firsthand that standard instruction often leaves critical gaps in performance mastery. This led me to develop a comprehensive, original teaching methodology that equips students with the technical precision and artistic independence needed to excel. My teaching style is interactive, immersive, and thought-provoking, engaging the totality of the musical experience. In addition to high-level violin instruction, I offer targeted audition and exam preparation for violists and cellists, with a proven track record of guiding students toward top-tier success.