Hi! I’m Sofie, Director of Saili Music
It’s great to meet you! I teach piano and organise lessons for kids in Saili Music. I absolutely love working with kids, they love learning, which means they learn better. With over 40 years teaching experience in schools and privately after hours, I have expert knowledge of music and piano pedagogy but also I know that kids learn best when they are having fun!
The background bits: I hold a Bachelor of Music from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, Adelaide University, I am an AMEB examiner, and in November 2024 I completed a 5 year term as President of The Music Teachers’ Association of South Australia. Also, I am solo Mum of four children and a lover of books!
Meet our tutors
Jessica Liu – Piano – Pepper Street Arts Studio, St George College
Jessica is our amazing piano tutor at Pepper St Art Studios, Magill, on Thursday afternoons, and St George College, Mile End. Not only is she highly qualified with a Bachelor of Music, and Masters in Piano Pedagogy, from the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide, but she is also completing another Masters in Teaching. Her friendly, warm and passionate approach is always welcomed, and Jessica absolutely loves teaching kids.
David Brookes – Saxophone/Flute – Unley
David is an experienced, well-respected instrumental teacher who strives to make learning the saxophone and flute an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all his students, regardless of their age or musical ambitions.
He is also still an active performer with many years experience playing in Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Classical ensembles and is experienced in preparing students for music exams from Preliminary to Advanced Diploma levels. He also is an AMEB woodwind examiner with the University of Adelaide.
Madeline Song – Piano – Unley (Wednesdays)
Madeline Song is our youthful and enthusiastic piano tutor at Unley from Malaysia and fluent in English and Chinese, with a love of group music teaching and international piano teaching experience. Madeline has a strong passion for music, and loves to see the joy of her students when they discover new skill when playing piano. Her friendly, warm teaching style and excellent teaching ability are highly recognised by parents.
Joshua Chang – Piano – Unley (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Joshua Chang has a wide breadth of experience as a piano teacher, studied piano performance as his minor at the Taipei National University of the Arts with professors Chia-Chi Hsu and Fan-Chiang Yi. He taught at the Yamaha Music Centre, where he nurtured many students and encouraged them to pursue their musical dreams. Joshua is also a seasoned French horn teacher and player, has experienced many performances and nurtured many students. Before graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Taipei National University of the Arts in 2018, Joshua successfully passed the audition and secured a contract as a horn player with the Nation Symphony Orchestra in 2017. During his time at the National Symphony Orchestra, he participated in many significant performances with conductors, including world renowned composer Joe Hisaishi. Through his patience and enthusiasm, Joshua is dedicated to leading his students to explore more possibilities in music and most of all, to enjoy it!
Fantastic piano lessons… We love hearing our daughter play beautiful music. I can’t believe how far she has come since learning at Saili Music. She enjoys her lessons and the teacher is fantastic. I would definitely recommend- Kulab