Our Team

OUR TEACHERS

Hello Music Teacher Molly Jenkins

Molly Jenkins

Flute

Molly Jenkins is an experienced piano and flute teacher, passionate about teaching and performing.

Hello Music Teacher Alexander Hazelbank

Alexander Hazelbank

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.

Hello Music Teacher Giovanni Riveros

Giovanni Riveros

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.

Hello Music Teacher Yejin Choi

Yejin Choi

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.

Hello Music Teacher Peter G Grigoryan

Peter G Grigoryan

Guitar

Peter is an experienced piano and guitar teacher, passionate about teaching and performing

Hello Music Teacher Esteban Labrador

Esteban Labrador

Piano

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.

Hello Music Teacher Sophie Zheng

Sophie Zheng

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.

Emma Warburton

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.

Hello Music Teacher Francesca Cascino

Francesca Cascino

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.

Hello Music Teacher Marian Booth Iglesias

Marian Booth Iglesias

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.

Hello Music Teacher Karen Kim

Karen Kim

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.

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