Andrew de Teliga is a multi-instrumentalist and composer with a long career as a performer that took him on tour to 32 countries over a 20 year period as the main composer for the internationally renowned group Sirocco.

Andrew’s background is in rhythm and blues guitar. As well as performing in a wide variety of rock bands, Andrew learned the classical violin. Andrew then turned to the Irish fiddle and to the music of the different ethnic groups in Australia. His inspired compositions have been used around the world.

Andrew has experience and can teach the following:

GUITAR  rock, folk, electric, acoustic, slide

VIOLIN  classical  and folk

OUD middle eastern

BOUZOUKI  Greek

UKELELE

MANDOLIN

B Mus ANU (2022)

Jasmine Li is a Taiwanese-born pianist, piano teacher, and postgraduate student at ANU. She has been playing classical piano since the age of six, and received Bachelor of Music from ANU School of Music in 2022, where she studied performance (classical piano) and musicology. She is currently studying Master of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Advanced) at ANU School of Art and Design. Jasmine believes that everyone is musical - regardless of ages, experiences and level of skills, everyone is able to make and enjoy music with the right support and guidance. Her teaching goal is to help students to discover the joy of making music, while building up technical skills, musical understanding, and confidence in performance.

B Mus (Hons) ANU (2022)

Kian is a dedicated teacher and versatile musician with a passion for helping students find their own musical voice. Since beginning his teaching in 2019, he has worked with a wide range of students and adapts his teaching style to suit individual needs and interests. His approach is centred on flexibility and creativity—whether following exam pathways, using traditional piano methods, or exploring student-led, improvisational learning.

Kian holds an Honours degree in Music (2022) and has a strong foundation in classical piano, having studied under Bahram Dehghanyar, Wendy Lorenz and Sally Greenway. He is also an experienced composer and arranger, with a particular interest in collaborative and cross-genre projects. His compositional work spans from session arranging to large-scale works involving orchestral, choral, and global music traditions.

As a performer, Kian is active across diverse musical scenes. He has played for theatre productions at The Q in Queanbeyan, is a member of the Indian fusion funk band Funkaars, performs with Persian pop ensembles, and writes and plays keyboards for his symphonic metal band Psychopia (formerly Scigod). His wide-ranging musical background brings richness and depth to his teaching practice.

Andrew de Teliga is a multi-instrumentalist and composer with a long career as a performer that took him on tour to 32 countries over a 20 year period as the main composer for the internationally renowned group Sirocco.

Andrew’s background is in rhythm and blues guitar. As well as performing in a wide variety of rock bands, Andrew learned the classical violin. Andrew then turned to the Irish fiddle and to the music of the different ethnic groups in Australia. His inspired compositions have been used around the world.

Andrew has experience and can teach the following:

GUITAR  rock, folk, electric, acoustic, slide

VIOLIN  classical  and folk

OUD middle eastern

BOUZOUKI  Greek

UKELELE

MANDOLIN

Kael Nolan is a student at the ANU School of Music, majoring in composition, alongside studies in musicology and classical piano performance. He has been playing piano for 13, specialising in classical across all eras, and also has experience with pop, jazz, and musical theatre.

Kael believes strongly in not only developing the technical skills required to play, but also ensuring that students develop and sustain a love of music-making, and working with students to find what will help them find their passion. He enjoys incorporating music theory into his teaching, helping students to analyse and more deeply understand the music they play while developing the skills and confidence needed for independent musicianship. 

Anjalika is a pianist and piano teacher with almost 10 years of experience in classical piano. She holds a Grade 7 LCM qualification with Distinction and has experience teaching students across different ages and skill levels.

She is passionate about helping students develop both their technical skills and their confidence at the piano. Her teaching approach is tailored to each student’s individual goals, learning style and pace, whether they are learning for personal enjoyment, preparing for examinations, or developing their performance skills.

Anjalika believes that learning music should be an enjoyable and encouraging experience. She aims to create a supportive environment where students can develop their musical abilities while building a genuine appreciation and love for playing the piano.

Zoe is a young piano teacher studying a Bachelor of Music at ANU. A multi-instrumentalist, she has a particular love for piano.  Zoe is a classically trained pianist who has been playing for over 12 years and completed AMEB Grade 8. She brings a broad experience to her teaching, being passionate about composition, performance and songwriting, as well as having experience in choir, concert bands and musical theatre. Zoe is open to teaching across genres and styles. She believes in a flexible teaching environment where students develop their abilities and love for music.