Laura Thomson is a professional violinist based in Brisbane. She was the 1999 New Zealand Young Performer of the Year and after completing a Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium, she embarked on further study at the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne, Guildhall School of Music in London and the Mozarteum Summer Academy in Salzburg. She has worked as a violinist with many of Australia’s leading Symphony Orchestra’s including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.
In 2014, Laura embarked on a tour of China and Inner Mongolia as Assistant Concertmaster with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and until mid 2016 she was the Concertmaster of the Ady Ensemble which has several concerts a year at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Brisbane and QCGU. In 2016, Laura was the assistant concertmaster for the Ardor Ensemble's debut performance at the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music and she participated in the 2016 Bangalow Music Festival alongside members of the Southern Cross Soloists and internationally renowned concert artists. Laura's teaching profession has included work at Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, Ipswich Grammar School, St Rita's College, A.B. Paterson College and Marcellin College. Laura is currently taking enquires for students at Tempo Music Academy in Robertson and Ipswich. |
David Ryan is a multi-faceted musician & artist at heart. As an accomplished Audio Engineer studying at SAE, finishing his Bachelor of Fine Arts at QUT. He embarked on education in New York at Hunter College & Columbia University before completing his post graduate studies at CUNY.
As a multi-instrumentalist performer & composer, David is a sound artist and paints sonic landscapes utilising experimental image to sound synthesis. His many nation wide releases broadcast on 4ZZZ radio and widely recognised in the genre. As the saxophonist and member of post-rock band Secret Black established in 2010, Dave has successfully performed in venues Statewide. Past employment includes teaching at Browning Street Music Studio, Home Piano Teacher and as a private music tutor in small community areas of Tasmania. David is in high demand as a saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano and theory teacher because of his broad knowledge of style, technique and composition from Classical music through to experimental electronica. In 2016, he has worked closely with Ipswich Girls Junior Grammar School to produce audio backing tracks for their involvement in the Wakakirri Primary School Challenge and having involvement with the IGGS Piccolo Ensemble training orchestra contributing heavily to their educational repertoire. With over a decade of teaching experience from beginner to diploma level and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, David is utterly delighted to share his knowledge and experience at Tempo Music Academy. |
Coordinator & Head of Music
Meg Ryan (BA Mus Ed AmusA ASDA) is recognised as one of Brisbane's most versatile and imaginative musicians and it's a great privilege to have her at TMA as one of our esteemed piano teachers and the Head of Music.
Meg completed her Bachelor of Music of Music Education at Griffith University, Qld studying a double degree in Flute and Piano. In 2007, she furthered her training in the Arts in Italy and then 2009 in France. Meg is a Registered Teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers. Meg has a varied teaching career spanning over 30 years at schools such as Sheldon College, Redeemer Lutheran College, St. Rita's College, All Hallows, The Australian Catholic University, St. Pius X Primary School, Salisbury State School and Coopers Plains State School. Her ability to impart her vast knowledge is balanced with both discipline of craft and a fierce passion for music making and creative expression. Within the supportive learning environment offered at Tempo Music Academy, Meg has a fine ability to assist students in achieving their potential and inspiring them to feel safe exploring their creative side. She has had extensive training and experience guiding students through the examination process and regularly partakes in further professional development. |
Piano accompanist in residence
Sean Peter Ross is a talented, diverse musician with a warm, approachable personality. He brings a wealth of musical knowledge and experience to our studio. We are extremely fortunate that Sean joins the Tempo Music Faculty as piano accompanist in residence.
Sean graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Music in Singing. He studied under principal tenor of the Paris Opera, Jacques Pottier. Sean studied piano accompaniment and performance teaching with Dr Ian Holtham and Ms Merlyn Quaife. After graduating, he pursued further education in orchestral conducting under Maestro Vladimir Vais, former principal conductor of the Bolshoi Opera & Ballet in Moscow. As an accomplished composer, Sean has written and conducted his award-winning opera ‘TCHAIKOVSKY, Angel of Music’ in Queensland and has plans to take this work further afield in the near future. To read more about his fine Opera please visit: https://australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/tchaikovsky-angel-of-music/ As a seasoned piano accompanist, Sean has worked extensively with various choirs, vocalists and instrumentalists. Piano accompaniment is a great passion of Sean's and he particularly loves being able to support young and emerging musicians. |
