OUR TEAM
Our team is dedicated to bringing the joy of music directly to you.
As a predominantly mobile music tuition service operating across Perth CBD, we take pride in delivering top-tier music education tailored to students of all ages.
At Making Music Academy, we believe that learning should be both enriching and convenient. That's why our team travels to your doorstep, ensuring that you can pursue your musical aspirations from the comfort of your own home.
Our diverse team of teachers specialises in a variety of instruments, including piano, singing, guitar, ukulele and songwriting. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, our experienced teachers are here to guide you on your musical journey.
We bring a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to every lesson.
All teachers hold essential certifications such as a Working With Children Check.
MEET NATASHA
Founder & Teacher
Meet Natasha Mitchell, the driving force behind Making Music Academy. With an impressive array of qualifications and over a decade of professional experience in the music industry, Natasha stands as a testament to dedication and expertise.
Qualifications & Awards
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Master's of Teaching (Primary) - Edith Cowan University | 2023
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Specialisation: Performing Arts
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Crescendo Teacher with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) | 2022
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Bachelor of Contemporary Music - Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) | 2020
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Specialisation: Vocals & Songwriting
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First Recipient of the esteemed Haselhurst Scholarship for Contemporary Vocals (WAAPA) | 2020
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Grade 8 Trinity Rock & Pop Vocals
Natasha is also a talented songwriter releasing music on streaming platforms including Spotify, under the artist name 'Tasha Mitchell'. Her debut EP "Finding Light" showcases Natasha's exceptional musical talent. In addition to Natasha's musical pursuits, she is a trained Ballerina having achieved distinction in her Grade 8 Royal Academy of Dance examination, including dancing on pointe. She also studied drama at John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA), earning recognition for her five years of distinction in the program.
Natasha Mitchell
Vocals, Beginner Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Songwriting
Availability: Monday - Friday (inclusive)
MEET THE TEAM
Glenn Wallis
Teacher | Piano, Vocals & Guitar
Gem Addison is a dedicated music tutor based in Perth Hills. Gem's teaching journey commenced at Girls Rock WA, where she volunteered her time to mentor bands and provide vocal instruction to high school students. Transitioning into professional music education, Gem has taught at esteemed institutions such as Music Rocks Australia, Lumen Christi College, and Mega Music Academy.
In 2022, Gem successfully graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Hons). Gem is a talented multi-instrumentalist and teaches piano and vocals at Making Music Academy.
Gem looks forward to inspiring and guiding students on their musical paths with enthusiasm and expertise. Gem is passionate about nurturing creativity and fostering theoretical thinking in her students.
Vincent Choy is an upcoming jazz guitarist who recently graduated from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. During his studies at WAAPA, Vincent was awarded Jazz Honours Award for presenting the best graduation recital amongst his peers.
Arts magazine Seesaw, describes Vincent’s guitar playing is of “a high level of maturity and technique”, with an “excellent understanding of contemporary improvisational jazz vocabulary”.
Over the past years, Vincent has wowed audience in Hong Kong, Brisbane and Perth. Vincent has performed with international and national artists, such as Frank Gambale, Varijashree Venugopal, Jun Kung, Barney Mcall, Jo Davie, Pat Carroll, etc.
Apart from being a busy performer, Vincent is also a passionate guitar tutor, who has taught students ranging from eight to sixty years old. Vincent offers acoustic and electric guitar lessons, covering a wide range of repertoire such as pop, rock, blues, funk and jazz. Tailor-made music lessons will be designed to match the skill levels and musical interests of the students.
Glenn Wallis is a performer and music tutor, specialising in vocals and piano for AMEB. He began tutoring at Access Music and has since continued to add to his repertoire, now teaching guitar and ukulele.
In 2021, Glenn played the titular role of Beast in Beauty & The Beast at the Regal Theatre. For the role, he trained with esteemed opera and artistic director Matt R J Ward. Since then he has continued to gain film and theatre credits, notably performing on the Prince of Wales stage in London.
Glenn focuses on assessing each student's goals and needs. Ultimately, he aims to inspire confidence in his students to be ready to perform in a live setting.
Want to work with us? Please send your CV and cover letter to makingmusicacademyperth@gmail.com