Our Teachers

Principal Teacher

Inna Kogan | M. Mus (Dist); B.Mus.Perf, 1st class Hons (IL); B.Mus.Ed (AZ); AMEB examiner; QMTA mentor - Piano

Inna studied piano from the age 5 at a specialised music school for gifted children in Baku, USSR. She performed publicly as a child prodigy from a young age, winning numerous youth competitions both in USSR and later in Israel. Inna received a Master’s Degree with Distinction from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Arts.

Since moving to Australia in 1986, Inna has established her own music school, which is now recognised as one of the major music schools in Australia. Inna oversees the school curriculum and teaches using her “accelerated learning” method. The method, developed over a period of over 35years, allows students with high potential to explore their limits by following a well-structured learning path, and reach a high level of performance at a young age.

Many of Inna’s students have been awarded AMusA Diplomas by the age of 12-13, following on to LMusA / ATCL Diplomas before completing High School.
Many of her alumni have become professional musicians and perform and teach in Australia and abroad.

Inna is an AMEB examiner, adjudicator and a well-known motivational speaker. She is also a mentor of the QMTA and provides professional development sessions for young teachers. Inna has adjudicated Brisbane, Toowoomba, Central Highlands and Gold Coast Eisteddfods, Little Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, QLD Piano Competition, ASKM Gold Coast Competition and Toowoomba Charles & Motee Rogers Memorial Piano Competition.

She has given a series of music history talks on Russian Ethnic radio channel 4EB and travels to regional QLD with workshops and masterclasses.

Senior Specialists

Specialists

Nazanin Maleki | B.Mus (Hon) - Piano

Nazanin brings over 20 years of expertise in music education, establishing herself as a passionate and dedicated piano teacher who has worked with students of varying ages and skill levels. With a Bachelor of Performance with Honours, she has taught at renowned schools and music academies, where her focus lies in delivering tailored piano lessons, music theory education, and performance coaching.

Her approach is highly adaptable, allowing her to personalize teaching techniques for each student based on their unique learning style. This personalized method helps students reach their musical goals while encouraging creativity and building self-confidence. Nazanin has also prepared countless students for exams, competitions, and performances, many of whom have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and awards.

Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, Nazanin continually expands her knowledge of the latest teaching strategies and musical trends. Whether working with beginners or advanced students, she is committed to creating a positive, engaging, and inspiring atmosphere where each learner can thrive

Chloe Evans | B.Mus (Perf.) - Piano

Chloe is a current student at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, studying classical piano. They have been teaching for over 7 years and hope to inspire a love for music in all of their students.

Anastasiia Anopriienko | M.Mus, B.Mus - Piano

Anastasiia is a dedicated piano teacher with 9 years of experience, skilled in both online and offline instruction for students of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels. She is focused on professional playing, concert preparation, and fostering musical hobbies, she tailors lessons to each student's abilities and learning style. Her teaching incorporates classical methods, including Beyer and Czerny exercises, along with custom sight-reading and rhythmic drills. As a pianist, she has worked at various venues, such as Belgravian Brasserie in Saudi Arabia, and Malina Art Studio in Kyiv. She holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music.

Sally Wong | M.Mus (perf.), B.Mus (Hon.) - Piano

Sally is a dedicated music educator with over 5 years of teaching experience.
She holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and a Master’s degree in Music (Performance) from the University of Queensland. Currently, she excels as a professional piano teacher, crafting tailored study strategies to meet each student's unique needs. Sally is skilled in accommodating a diverse range of ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced learners.

Sally's passion lies in imparting extensive musical knowledge and piano techniques to nurture the next generation of pianists, fostering their development and love for music.

Lachlan Wilkins | B.Mus (Perf.) - Violin/Viola

Lachlan graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium in 2019 where he studied under
the head of strings Michele Walsh. He has a great passion for teaching and performance, playing with both the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Q during his studies.

Lachlan started learning the violin from the age of 5 with the Suzuki method before transitioning to AMEB where he studied with Sydney Symphony Orchestras violist Robin Brookfield.

He has been heavily involved in numerous Australian Youth Orchestra programs, touring internationally with them in 2019 through Europe and China. As a student of both the AMEB and Suzuki methods he brings these ideologies into his teachings and believes that a holistic approach is necessary in facilitating musical development on the violin.

Matthew Teakle | B.Mus (Perf.) (Class I Hons) - Guitar & Cello

Matthew Teakle graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium with first class honours and the university medal. He is an enthusiastic educator and guitarist with a performance profile ranging from symphony orchestras to rock bands and jazz duets. Some personal highlights include opening for Australian rock icons The Choirboys and winning the People’s Choice Award in the inaugural Queensland International Chamber Music Competition. Drawing on a rich experience of playing both the cello and the guitar at ahigh level, Matthew always aims to impart on his students a broad appreciation of music in its various forms as well as a multifaceted understanding of its inner workings.

Eline van Bruggen | B.Mus (Honours) & Arts - Voice & Flute

Eline van Bruggen is a Dutch-Australian soprano and flautist, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Music & Arts majoring in Classical Vocal Performance, Linguistics, and Professional Writing & Communication at the University of Queensland. Having come from a diverse singing background, Eline has sung with various choirs, performed at jazz clubs and local community concerts, and staged more than twenty musical theatre productions. She has toured with Opera Queensland and has performed various operatic roles, including Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro, Galatea in Acis and Galatea, Frasquita in Carmen, and Ida in Die Fledermaus. No matter what genre you love to sing, Eline believes a thorough technical understanding of the voice is important to making a healthy and beautiful sound. Eline is also a passionate flute player and is a member of the Jacaranda Flute Collective, with whom she won the 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music. She has played in numerous orchestral and chamber ensembles across Australia and, in 2023, was invited to perform a recital at the Australian Flute Festival in Sydney. Eline has been teaching for five years and can’t wait to share her love and knowledge of music with you!

Joshua Spurr | M.Mus, B.Creative Arts - Percussion

Joshua is a dynamic music educator and accomplished musician with a Master of Music Studies and over eight years of teaching experience. He is an expert in developing tailored drum and percussion programs across diverse settings, including schools and special needs education. He is passionate about fostering student engagement and achievement, demonstrated through successful workshops and masterclasses at prestigious institutions like the Queensland Conservatorium.

He is recognized for innovative pedagogical strategies that inspire students to reach their musical goals, contributing to long-term growth in music education programs, and committed to creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate individual talents and promote collaborative music-making.

Joshua Rosen | B.Mus (Perf) - Woodwind

Joshua is a highly skilled clarinettist and educator with over 12 years of experience. Currently a clarinettist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, he has also performed with renowned ensembles like Ensemble Q and The Ministry of Sound. Joshua holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium, where he earned the 2023 Academic Excellency Award. He has studied internationally, attending masterclasses in Germany, Spain, and Romania, and works under the guidance of esteemed teachers like Paul Dean and Irit Silver. With four years of private teaching experience, Joshua offers personalized instruction, blending modern pedagogy with practical performance expertise. His passion for music and education drives him to inspire and guide the next generation of clarinetists.

Jaein Im | M.Mus (Perf), B.Mus (Adv.Perf) - Piano

Jaein completed a Bachelor of Music (Advanced Performance) and Master of Music Studies (Performance Specialisation) degrees at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University.
After graduation from QCGU, he has been pursuing his career as a piano teacher for over 14 years of experience, and taught in multiple locations in South Korea, Brisbane, Adelaide and Coffs Harbour.
He finds it meaningful to encourage students to learn music with genuine interest as a part of their life, and has been developing his ways to make music learning approachable for his students.
As a musician, he has interest in discovering new music and delivering it to people for a fresh experience.

Michelle Jaques | M.Mus, B.Mus, Head of Early Childhood - Piano

Michelle Jaques graduated from the QLD Conservatorium, Griffith University, with a Master’s Degree in Aural and Keyboard Musicianship. For 35 years she has taught piano, organ, and theory in both individual and group lessons. Michelle operated a Yamaha Music School for over a decade on the Gold Coast. Michelle also plays piano accordion, flute, recorder and has recently started playing cello.

Bruce Pass | PhD; M.Mus; B.Mus - Piano

Bruce Pass studied piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and thereafter at the Hochschule für Musik “Franz Liszt” in Weimar, where he was awarded the D.A.A.D. prize and had the privilege of playing in the masterclasses of Lazar Berman and Paul Badura-Skoda. He has given radio broadcasts for ABCFM and performed as concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician in Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Germany. Bruce enjoys helping younger pianists take their first steps, as well as exploring the riches of the German and Russian repertoire with more advanced players.

Orsolya Domoszlai | B.Mus - Violin/Viola

Orsolya is an enthusiastic violin teacher with a strong ability in Kodály music pedagogy. She has been professionally teaching for over twenty-three years.

Orsolya gained her degree at the Franz List Academy of Music and Teacher Training Institute in Budapest. In Hungary, her home country, she worked as an orchestra member with the Budapest Operetta Theatre for 6 years. Alongside being a performer, she has also led the String Orchestra at Music School Szentendre for 20 years. With many years of experience across multiple fields, she has mastered playing and teaching in many different styles for students.

She is experienced in motivating her students in their lessons, and is excited to start teaching at IKMS.

Naomi Faulkner B. Mus (Instrumental) Violoncello A.Mus.A Piano- Cello

Naomi is a cellist who graduated from QLD Conservatorium. In her school years she played at Queensland Youth Orchestra, the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Naomi has taught students of all ages to play the cello for more than 25 years and enjoys finding the right music for students as they progress and develop their musicianship.

She is dedicated to working with each student in the ways best suited to their learning style, building technical and expressive skills and supporting them to achieve their goals.
She finds playing music with both students and professional musicians deeply rewarding, and feels privileged to work in Arts education and to nurture the love of music in her students.

Lujia Zhang | M.Mus, B.Mus - Piano & Voice, Accompanist

Lujia is a highly experienced educator and skilled pianist with over 30 years of experience playing the piano. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance and Music Education in 2005, and since then has dedicated herself to professional teaching, performing, mentoring, and accompaniment work for the past 18 years. Throughout her career, Lujia has worked as a piano teacher, accompanist at the Orange Regional Conservatorium for 13 years, as well as a piano and music theory teacher at Kinross Wolaroi School and Orange Anglican Grammar School. She has also collaborated with other musicians, regularly performing at piano concerts, chamber music concerts, art gallery events, and community festivals. Lujia has accompanied choirs, orchestral instrumental players and singers in concerts, recitals, and performance classes, and has worked as a repetiteur at Orange Theatre Company. Lujia's talents extend beyond the piano, as she is also a skilled classical singer. She remains committed to her profession by attending Piano Pedagogy Conferences and Master Classes to enhance her teaching and performing skills. Lujia constantly strives to help her students develop their technical proficiency in piano playing while also instilling in them a deep appreciation for the beauty of music that will last a lifetime.

Administration Assistant / Receptionist

Emilia Halley | Administration

Emilia is here every day from Monday to Friday in the afternoons!
Feel free to say hello and ask her any questions you may have.