Meet Our Team

Professional musicians. Caring educators.

At Blockhouse Bay School of Music, your child is taught by a team of formally trained, professional musicians who also love working with young people. Our tutors are not just good players – they are experienced educators who know how to explain clearly, encourage gently and build confidence over time.

Our teachers are:

  • Experienced – with solid teaching and performing backgrounds

  • Formally qualified – holding tertiary-level music degrees or diplomas (or completing them)

  • Caring and child-friendly – patient, encouraging and able to connect with children and teens

We take care to match each student with a teacher who fits their age, level, personality and goals, so that every lesson feels safe, supportive and genuinely productive.

Teaching Staff

Management Team

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    Canwei Li

    Head of School
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  • Man in formal black suit and white shirt playing a grand piano inside a church with stained glass windows

    James Liu

    Subject: Piano
    Deputy Head of School 
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  • A smiling woman with dark hair holding a violin in front of a dark background.

    Jiwon Kwon

    Subject: Violin
    School Admin Support
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  • A young man with black hair and light skin playing an orange acoustic guitar, smiling, in front of a wooden panel background with green and white text.

    Tommy Panichtrakulsilp

    Subject: Guitar/Ukulele 
    School Administrator
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