HI I’M ADRIENNE

I have been a music educator for over 30 years. I currently teach the flute at some of Sydney's most prestigious schools including Northholm Grammar School, Loreto Normanhurst and Lorien Novalis Steiner School, as well as running my own private teaching practice in Sydney's North West. I have been a woodwind examiner for the AMEB for over 20 years and have recently been appointed an AMEB flute diploma examiner. I hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and a Graduate Diploma and a Master’s Degree in Sound Design from the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. I have a strong belief in the therapeutic value of music and have studied music therapy at both UTS Kuring-Gai and the University of Melbourne. I am a qualified Holistic Creative Arts Therapist and a Sound Healing Practitioner.

Work with me

  • “Adrienne is a wonderful teacher. Showing remarkable patience, she has warmly guided and nurtured my daughter who is at the early stage of her life as a flautist. As a musician myself and the mother of young children, I highly recommend Adrienne as an instrumental teacher.”

    - Clare Farrell

  • “Adrienne understands her students as individuals. She adapts to their learning needs whilst encouraging them to invite challenge to the rehearsal space, which I think makes her so unique. Her dedication to her craft always empowered me as a student, and to spend my entire high school education under her tutelage was a true privilege.”

    - Ella Armstrong

  • “Adrienne's genuine belief in the value of music overrides everything she does. From teaching through to performance, her enthusiasm & love of what she does is evident. She provides a great platform for her students to thrive and develop their own skills, nurturing the individual. We feel very privileged to have had the benefit of all Adrienne's expertise and passion in teaching our daughter.”

    - Majella Egan

  • “Adrienne has taught my daughter for many years. She encourages her students to discover a wide range of musical styles, is enthusiastic and fun. Adrienne teaches with patience, gentleness and clarity. She inspires her students to work hard each week which enables them to achieve regular milestones. With Adrienne’s kind encouragement, clear communication and expectations, her students are able to develop a love and talent for this beautiful instrument whilst growing into wonderful performers.”

    - Katie Apostolatos