Meet The Team

Christine, the founder & director of Epics Music, is a composer and music teacher who completed her Bachelor of Music (Composition) at the Sydney Conservatorium in 2008. Christine has been tutoring since age 16, and has worked with world class Australian composers and is highly qualified for piano lessons and other musical needs. Christine has also completed further studies in Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Kindermusik Training, The Voices of Autism (MOOC through Torrens University).

In the 2018 Local Business Awards, Epics music was a finalist for Outstanding Educational Services and Christine was honoured as a finalist for Outstanding Business Person of the Year.

Residing in beautiful Kiama, New South Wales, Christine has been teaching for over 15 years & focused interest is in finding new ways to help those with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) through music.

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​Melody has always been surrounded by music and is passionate about passing on the skills she’s learned to up and coming musicians. She is classically trained in piano and is beginning a Bachelor of Creative Arts, majoring in Music at the University of Wollongong in 2024. Melody has been teaching the piano privately for the last 5 years, and has been heavily involved in leading music at her local church and in other various music ministries throughout Sydney. She is eager to pursue music therapy, which combines her passions for music and caring for people and their mental well-being. 
Melody’s favourite aspects of teaching include getting to have fun with her students, making learning the piano an enjoyable experience, and seeing student’s skills and confidence grow over time. She thinks that music is one of the best gifts God has given us, apart from His Son, and is keen to use the gifts He’s given her to bring glory to His name. 
 

Alex is a Sydney-based drummer with over 20 years music industry experience and 10 years teaching experience. He specialises in progressive and alternative niches of rock, has chaired multiple performances and recording projects in pop, roots, and swing bands, and is currently looking forward to a 2023 EU/UK tour with orchestral math-rock group SEIMS.
Alex's focus in education is to facilitate intentional delivery and control while providing understanding of style and context, and to promote a love of music beyond just a love of drumming.

Jai has been playing electric guitar for almost a decade and sharing his love for the instrument with his students. Last year, Jai received a Band 6 in Music 1 and was a nominee for the prestigious HSC Encore performances. Currently, Jai frequently plays electric guitar at his church whilst also studying for a bachelor's in music at University of Wollongong. He enjoys listening to Christian rock music as well as Jazz fusion.
Jai's goal is to see kids grow in their understanding of guitar so that they may share in the awesomeness of making/playing music with others. 

Naomi is a local singer songwriter and is currently studying her Associate Diploma in Singing Teaching through the Australian College of Vocal Arts. She is excited to bring her extended knowledge to her students to help them achieve their musical and singing goals. Naomi is an experienced performer having showcased her talents at venues such as Relay for Life, ONE Music Festival and local school fetes. She has also been performing in local Musical Theatre since 2017 in shows such as Mary Poppins, Annie, Aladdin Jr and Sound of Music. She is now a part of the Vocal Team for Frozen Jr with Junior Albartoss Musicals (JAM) in Nowra. In her spare time she loves to write and arrange her original songs based in the Christian Contemporary genre.

​Oliver de Jong brings to the studio over eight years of piano expertise, with a notable four years of performance experience in school and youth group settings. Demonstrating academic excellence, Oliver achieved a distinguished High Band 5 in HSC Music 1, showcasing his proficiency in both composition and improvisation. Specializing in a diverse repertoire, his primary focus lies in jazz, blues, and ragtime genres, highlighting his versatility and depth as a musician.

Dash is an enthusiastic Year 12 pianist who has been playing the keyboard in the Jamberoo Anglican church band for over three years. Dash actively volunteers at the kids' club to assist with managing and encouraging children of primary school age. Currently pursuing level 6 of the Suzuki Method, Dash has had the privilege of performing at the prestigious Sydney Opera House on multiple occasions. Alongside his musical endeavors, he is dedicated to achieving his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, composing an original song, and preparing Villa-Lobos's 'Dance of the White Indian' for his highly anticipated HSC performance in 2024.
Music is undeniably Dash's greatest passion, with a particular affinity for the works of Bach and Debussy. He is eager to inspire others through teaching and hopes to impart his enthusiasm and knowledge to budding musicians.

Victoria is a talented musician who graduated with Distinctions in 2019 from the Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Music. Victoria has been performing since age 7 and was very involved in musical theatre at the Mittagong PlayHouse.  

In 2018 the indi-rock band Ducey Muncs formed in which Victoria is the lead singer, keyboardist and song-writer. Ducey Muncs has done many gigs from the Heritage Hotel, Beaches and the Yours and Owls music festival in 2019.

Duey Munc’s Spotify can be found here.