Flute
Molly Jenkins is an experienced piano and flute teacher, passionate about teaching and performing.
Piano
Alexander Hazelbank has been playing piano from a young age. He studied with Associate Professor Ronald Farren-Price AM and is recipient of the Allen Scholarship Award. Currently, Alex is a performer, teacher, and studying his Masters at University of Melbourne Conservatorium.
Guitar
Giovanni Riveros is a highly qualified and experienced Music Teacher specializing in guitar, ukulele, electric guitar, bass, and piano for beginners. He is a musical leader of ensembles who has recorded internationally.
Violin
Korean cellist Ye Jin Choi has led the cello sections of various orchestras and worked with members of the Emerson Quartet, Juilliard Quartet, and the Beaux Arts Trio. She is currently pursuing her Performance PhD at the University of Melbourne.
Guitar
Peter is an experienced piano and guitar teacher, passionate about teaching and performing
Esteban Labrador
Esteban Labrador is a Colombian pianist and composer regarded as the best young pianist of his country. He has performed recitals in Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the US. Esteban has a gold medal from the 2nd national piano competition of the Colón National Theater 2019 in Bogota, Colombia.
Violin
Sophie is a vibrant New Zealand violinist. She studied under Dr Lara Hall from the Waikato Conservatorium of Music. Her trio won first prize in the NZCT Chamber Music Contest in 2016 and she featured in the New Zealand Young Performers Awards as a violin soloist.
Singing/Piano
Emma has a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree in classical voice from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, and is currently pursuing further study in classical piano. Emma is the Leading Musician at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne, where she sings in weekly Evensong and Eucharist services, a Soloist at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Melbourne, and a member of chamber choir Ensemble Gombert and vocal consort Alchemy. She has previously worked in early childhood education and disability support.
Violin/Piano
A second-year Bachelor of Music student at the University of Melbourne, Francesca started their musical journey at 5 years old. With extensive experience in orchestras, ensembles, and various music grades, Francesca excels in performance and technical music skills, ready to inspire and educate our students.
Piano
Having trained under renowned teachers in the UK, including at the Royal Northern College of Music, Marian brings over 20 years of teaching experience to each piano lesson. Their approach combines rigorous preparation with a diverse range of teaching resources, covering music theory, aural training, and musicianship skills. With a passion for classical music and an incorporation of popular pieces, Marian provides a well-rounded learning experience.
Piano/Violin
“Ms Karen” is the founder/director of Hello Music and is an experienced teacher of piano, violin, children’s orchestra and curriculum developer. Bachelor of Music (Piano, Violin) Uni. Melb, Grad. Cert. Politics, Grad. Dip Business Mgmt, Master of Business Admin.
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Sumi Jo Melbourne Masterclass.
Applications are currently open and close on 11 September 2026.
This exclusive masterclass offers emerging and established classical singers a rare opportunity to work with one of the world’s most celebrated sopranos. With a career spanning the world’s leading opera houses – including La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, and the Verona Arena-Sumi Jo brings decades of international performance experience and artistic insight.
Applications are invited from singers who are committed to developing their artistry and performance at the highest level.
Please complete the application form below and provide the requested supporting materials. Successful applicants will be notified following the audition review process.
We look forward to learning more about you and your musical journey.
