Meet Our Teachers
Dedicated to helping you learn music with a happy heart.
Principal
Layla
Layla is the Principal of Brookfield Music which she founded in 1996.
Her philosophy for students is to develop a lifelong love of music. Students of all ages and abilities are welcome in her studio.
MUSIC TEACHER
Julie
Julie’s passion for music has been lifelong and she enjoys all genres of piano music. Julie has taught many students from primary through to the high school years.
Julie teaches up to grade 8 AMEB piano, and voice. Read More
MUSIC TEACHER
Tina
Tina has studied piano for 20 years, taught by Shen Peiyao president of Suzhou Piano Association, jazz pianist Jianyi Huang and Doctor Boris. She has received the Grade 8 Piano Examination Certificate from the Central Conservatory of Music...Read More
MUSIC TEACHER
Marina
Marina lives to sing and has dedicated herself to a lifetime of study and growth both as an active creative performer and a passionate vocal mentor. A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music...Read More
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Janice
Janice’s passion for music has been going since high school she completed examinations in recorder and theory.
Janice plays flute, sopranino, descant and treble recorder, along with piano. Read More
MUSIC TEACHER
Kurt
Kurt has been formally studying guitar for ten years and is one of Layla’s star pupils.
He is studying senior music at high school and is currently on a music scholarship at Brisbane Boys’ College. Read More
Music Teacher
Angela
Angela has enjoyed a lifetime love of music which has included playing the piano since a young age.
Since leaving full time employment to focus on family, Angela is returning to piano to teach introductory students. Read More
Music Teacher
Mike
Mike’s teaching methods vary from standard guitar classes, sound exploration, and a more experimental, intuitive approach to what music really is to us.
Music Teacher
Rhianon
Rhiannon holds a Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Honours from The University of Queensland, where she studied flute and piano.
Rhiannon is a kind and positive teacher who loves to use her knowledge and experience to help students discover their own unique strengths, passions and abilities. Read More
Music Teacher
Evan
Evan has been raised in a music school, making music part of his being.
As the principal’s son, Evan started learning piano and guitar at a very early age. He has lived in Paris for three years and travelled through Europe.
Music Teacher
Harry
Harry is currently studying a bachelor of music at Southern Cross University with some of the industry’s most passionate teachers. He has a strong and current foundation in music theory, blues and jazz guitar techniques, and songwriting.
Music Teacher
Orsolya
Orsolya was born in Hungary and started playing the violin at the age of six.
Her commitment to music is due to the Kodály method, which guided her musical studies. The intensive and enjoyable musical education clearly steered her towards a career in music. From the age of fourteen she played in various string and symphony orchestras...Read More
family communications
Lois
Lois is the Family Communications Manager. She liaises with families, responds to emails and arranges make up lessons. Her many years of teaching equip her to manage the music school’s calendar. Read More

CREATIVE Assistant
Ernie
Ernie is a Trained emotional support dog who can sit in on special needs students lessons.

Business Manager
Adrian
Adrian is a Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years experience in taxation and small business advice.