Cello
Harri Davies
Works with all ages.
Harri is a classically trained cellist with more than 20 years of experience. With her broad musical knowledge and diverse teaching experience, Harri prides herself on being able to work with each students' individual strengths and learning styles to assist them in reaching their musical goals.
Harri holds a Bachelor of Music from the Elder Conservatorium of Music where she was able to learn from and work alongside some of Australia’s highest regarded musicians and mentors.
Clarinet and Saxophone
Anthea Mur
Works with students Year 4 upwards.
Anthea has been teaching for the past 30 years and currently works with students from 8 to 17 years of age. She is passionate about the benefits of young people learning music as part of their education, and looks forward to working with Mercedes College students.
Anthea graduated from the Elder Conservatorium of Music at Adelaide University specialising in Education and classical saxophone in 1996. She then completed a Certificate in Music Performance from the Flinders Street School of Music and later gained a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and English in 2007.
Drums
Lewis Dimitropoulos
Works with all ages, with a strong focus on middle and secondary years.
Lewis is an award-winning drummer with more than 15 years experience. His teaching focus is on jazz, pop, rock, and funk, with modern drumming techniques. Bringing a versatile approach to individual students, Lewis fosters creativity and musicality by developing students’ unique sounds in ensemble and solo performances.
Lewis holds a Bachelor of Music (Advanced) from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Zachary Wachtel
Works with students from Year 2 upwards.
Zachary has been a drum tutor at Mercedes College for five years, and has more than ten years experience as a performer, including with the Royal Australian Navy Band. Specialising in jazz, Zachary also has experience in rock and concert band drumming styles.
Zachary holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Shaun Doddy
Speciality in Reception to Year 7.
Shaun is a veteran teacher and performer whose 45-year career began at the early age of 8. He has performed nationally and internationally with many award-winning groups, across multiple genres that include Jazz, Funk, Rock, World Music, Folk and Children’s Theatre. Shaun offers customised professional lessons with the aim of developing and encouraging students of all abilities into a life-long love and engagement with music.
Shaun holds a Bachelor of Music from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Flute
Hope Sawers
Works with all ages.
Hope is a classically trained flautist and guitarist who is currently completing her Honours in Classical Performance at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Hope teaches a wide variety of flute styles including baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, and jazz, and enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities.
Hope enjoys playing in the Adelaide Youth Orchestra, Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, and with her chamber group the Et Al Collective.
Guitar
Lincoln Brady
Works with all ages.
Lincoln is a seasoned performer, and guitar tutor of 40 years, covering Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary levels. Using his extensive performance experience, Lincoln supports students in pursuit of further study, scholarships, and award opportunities.
Lincoln holds a Bachelor of Guitar (Performance).
Robin Pratt
Works with all ages.
Robin teaches Modern Guitar, Bass Guitar, and conducts three Guitar Ensembles at Mercedes College, predominantly teaching modern, pick-style guitar, and reading standard musical notation in the treble clef. With an all-encompassing approach that includes posture, technique and musicianship, Robin works with curricular music teachers in supporting musical pathways and utilising performance opportunities for students.
Piano
Patricia Heller
Patricia fosters a friendly learning environment that encourages students to feel safe in building their playing ability. She excels the importances of both practical and theoretical knowledge, which helps in the growth of musicality.
Levi Kalmar
Levi has been teaching piano with Mercedes College for many years, combining the importance of theoretical concepts and techniques with student growth in musicality. She cultivates a comforting and effective learning environment with a focus on allowing students to strive in their musical abilities while building on their love for playing piano.
Wendy Lee
Works with all ages; best suited to Junior School students.
Wendy is a DHS authorised private piano instructor with more than ten years of experience in a variety of music fields. With a passion for extensive lesson preparation suited to individual students, Wendy considers her greatest successes to be having a meaningful influence on her students’ musical journeys.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Music specialising in Classical Piano Performance from the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
Jessica Liu
Works with all ages.
Jessica has more than ten years of experience teaching piano, specialising in individualised lesson plans suiting each student’s learning style and a focus on comprehensive understanding of music theory and practical skills. She holds experience in preparing students for exams, recitals, and competitions, with an emphasis on the importance of regular practice and tracking student progress.
Jessica is currently pursuing a Master’s in Teaching (Primary Education).
Sue Peters
Works with students from Year 3 upwards.
Sue has proudly offered private piano tutoring at Mercedes College for more than 25 years and, as part of the College community, has also accompanied student choirs and soloists at College events and special performances. Cultivating an encompassing tuition for beginners, Sue provides pathways for exam preparation as well as students looking for a less formal approach.
Sue has tertiary qualifications in both music performance and education.
Trombone and Trumpet
Charlotte Newhouse
Works with all ages.
Charlotte is an accomplished trumpet, trombone, and band teacher with a passion for sharing her expertise in jazz, classical, and commercial music. She has a well-rounded approach to music education and enjoys teaching everything from technique, to improvisation, to composition.
Charlotte is an active performer, having performed the Adelaide season of Mary Poppins, and with the Australian National Jazz Youth Orchestra Big Band.
Violin/Viola
Caroline Schilling
Works with all ages.
Caroline has many years experience as a violin and viola tutor, and is particularly skilled at preparing students for AMEB exams and the performance component of their Year 12 Music studies. Classically trained, Caroline encourages students to foster their own musical style and has a repertoire encompassing classical, jazz, pop, and Irish folk music.
Caroline holds a Bachelor of Music and a Diploma of Music Performance and was a student of renowned Czech violinist, Jan Sedivka.
Voice
Lauren Holdstock
Works with all ages.
Lauren is a jazz musician and vocal teacher with a background in classical choir performance. Her students learn a variety of vocal styles including musical theatre, indie, pop, and jazz, with a focus on building student confidence and finding their individual voice.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance).
