Our Professional Team of Lecturer |
Michele
University Conservatory of Music with dual degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance
Michele currently serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association and is a member of both the Victorian Music Teachers Association of Australia and the Shandong Arts Examination Committee.
Michele has been teaching since the age of 18, accumulating over ten years of teaching experience. She is capable of tutoring students at all levels, from beginners to those preparing for ABRSM exams. Michele tailors her unique teaching methods to the individual needs of her students, helping them achieve excellent results.
Koven Song
Chinese-Australian actor and the Head of the Acting Department at MAA
Koven graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in China, class of '98, where he studied under Gao Jingwen. He was classmates with renowned actors such as Deng Chao and Zhu Yuchen.
Koven has an extensive filmography, having appeared in a lot of movies and dramas. In 2005, he participated in the creation, performance, and executive direction of the CCTV "3.15 Consumer Rights Day" gala. In 2004, he served as the executive director of the TV drama, overseeing all aspects of filming and departmental coordination. In 2003, he played the lead role of "Crow" in the stage play "Meteor Shower for You," and in 2002, he was involved in the creation, planning, and distribution of the play "Cui Hua, Serve the Sauerkraut."
In early 2019, Koven starred in the all-English Australian film "Two Flags," which received multiple nominations at international short film festivals and garnered widespread acclaim within the Chinese community in Australia. Koven is also a co-founder of MirrorDrama.
Cameron Seavers
Actor and playwright
Cameron Seavers is a distinguished playwright and actor whose works have been featured in several renowned UK theaters, including the Bush Theatre, the Southwark Playhouse, and the Tristan Bates Theatre. Additionally, he has brought over ten theatrical productions to audiences across fifteen performances in Australia.
In 2018, Cameron showcased his dark comedy, "The Ballad of Simon Birmingham," at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, held at La Mama Theatre.
Cameron completed his Master's degree in Theatre Directing in London in 2013. In 2018, he collaborated with Underground Media on a film production.
Rachel Fu
University Conservatory of Music with dual degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance
Rachel Fu is a Chinese-Australian actor who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2002, studying under Gao Jingwen with classmates like Deng Chao.
She played the second female lead in the 2004 TV movie and starred in the 2003 situational comedy.
In 2002, Rachel led the stage play "Cui Hua, Serve the Sauerkraut," starring Deng Chao.
In 2001, she starred in "Desert Love," winning the "Baihe Award" for Best Film.
In 2000, she played the lead in Ning Hao's debut film "Thursday, Wednesday," which won awards at the Beijing College Student Film Festival. She also starred in the TV series "Watching Home," which won the "Five One Project" Award.
Koven Song
Chinese-Australian actor and the Head of the Acting Department at MAA
Koven graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in China, class of '98, where he studied under Gao Jingwen. He was classmates with renowned actors such as Deng Chao and Zhu Yuchen.
Koven has an extensive filmography, having appeared in a lot of movies and dramas. In 2005, he participated in the creation, performance, and executive direction of the CCTV "3.15 Consumer Rights Day" gala. In 2004, he served as the executive director of the TV drama, overseeing all aspects of filming and departmental coordination. In 2003, he played the lead role of "Crow" in the stage play "Meteor Shower for You," and in 2002, he was involved in the creation, planning, and distribution of the play "Cui Hua, Serve the Sauerkraut."
In early 2019, Koven starred in the all-English Australian film "Two Flags," which received multiple nominations at international short film festivals and garnered widespread acclaim within the Chinese community in Australia. Koven is also a co-founder of MirrorDrama.
Rob Turney
Photographer and Artist
Rob Turney, a photographer and artist from Melbourne, Australia, is celebrated for his ability to uncover hidden elements within everyday scenes. His work delves into the boundaries of perception, revealing nuances of light and motion.
Among his notable exhibitions are 'Namaste' (2018) at ION Studio in New York, 'Illumin8' (2017) at Quadrant Gallery in Melbourne, the Light Painting World Alliance Exhibition (2017) in Shenzhen, China, 'Open Call II' (2016) at Lorimoto Gallery in New York, and the 2nd International Light Art Congress and Exhibition (2016) in Oviedo, Spain.
Shawn
Executive Vice President of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Graduated from Liaoning Normal University School of Music with a major in Pop Music Vocal Performance and Instrumentation, Michele serves as the Executive Vice President of the Melbourne Musicians Association, bringing over ten years of teaching experience. Michele has been a vocal coach for various seasons of TV singing competitions and has guided multiple students to admission into prestigious music academies in China. With a background as a former judge and mentor for major music talent shows in China, Michele has notably coached students who successfully joined Na Ying's team on "The Voice of China".
Guan Yue
Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Guan Yue is a professional classical guitar instructor, as well as a young writer and senior scholar of Chinese studies. She serves as the Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association, bringing with her extensive experience in performance and teaching. Teacher Guan Yue is also a scholar and promoter of Chinese traditional culture, known for her book "The Essence of Boxing and Zen," which explores the core essence of Chinese traditional culture through the lens of traditional martial arts.
Xu Ying
Deputy Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Graduated from the Keyboard Department of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, Teacher Xu Ying serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association. She founded the Kexin Art Training School and has been involved in piano, electronic organ, and accordion education since immigrating to Australia in 2006.
Cecilia
Director of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Graduated from Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Teacher Cecilia is a director of the Melbourne Musicians Association. She holds a Level 10 proficiency in violin and has many years of teaching experience. She has participated in masterclasses and began learning piano at age four and violin at age six. Cecilia attended the Affiliated Arts School of Shenyang Conservatory of Music and has performed with orchestras both domestically and internationally.
Guan Yue
Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Guan Yue is a professional classical guitar instructor, as well as a young writer and senior scholar of Chinese studies. She serves as the Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association, bringing with her extensive experience in performance and teaching. Teacher Guan Yue is also a scholar and promoter of Chinese traditional culture, known for her book "The Essence of Boxing and Zen," which explores the core essence of Chinese traditional culture through the lens of traditional martial arts.
Xu Ying
Deputy Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association
Graduated from the Keyboard Department of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, Teacher Xu Ying serves as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Melbourne Musicians Association. She founded the Kexin Art Training School and has been involved in piano, electronic organ, and accordion education since immigrating to Australia in 2006.