Welcome to AGAPE

Piano Tutoring - Tiffany Lloyd

We are delighted to welcome back Tiffany Lloyd , a long term supporter, friend and tutor at AGAPE.

Tiffany teaches piano. Music is her passion – she loves to play the piano, and she enjoys seeing others grow to love to play and listen to music. She says “I have had quite a few other jobs, but my job as a piano teacher at AGAPE is the best one I have had”. And we think Tiffany is wonderful – she relates very well to her students, and encourages them all along the way.
Tiffany has completed Grade 8 AMEB piano, and Grade 5 AMEB Musicianship. She has had many different experiences as a pianist, accompanying the Fishers Ghost orchestra when she was 15, competing in eisteddfods , accompanying a church choir and playing for weddings.
She likes everything from classical to jazz, from rock to dance music. Mozart is her favourite classical composer, and she’s a big fan of Bon Jovi and Queen.
Her interests other than music are Ceroc dancing ( partner dancing similar to rock ‘n’ roll ), making jewellery and volunteering in the local community.

Piano & Flute Tutoring - Anna Patmore

Anna Patmore is a talented young musician. She plays piano and flute,
and is also a skilled performer on both the Vietnamese bamboo flute and bamboo xylophone. She started formal piano lessons at the age of 10 and is now at Grade 8 level. She achieved Grade 8 in flute in 2020.
She is studying music in year 12 at Macarthur Anglican in 2021.
 

Anna has been teaching beginner piano students for a couple of years, and her students just love coming to lessons. Her availability is limited this year, but we are hoping she will have more time next year to take on both piano and flute students.

Anna has performed at teacher recitals, at Macarthur Anglican concerts,
and at the Carrington Aged Care facility.

Guitar Tutoring - Jayden Houghton

Jayden was encouraged by his father to play guitar from an early age, and those early years of playing at home gave him a love of music which he then took to another level by having both guitar and vocal lessons. He attended Macarthur Anglican School and studied music to the HSC level, performing on guitar for his final exams. Not only is he an excellent guitarist and vocalist, but he is also a drummer - almost a “one man” band.

Jayden has an Extended Diploma of Design from Western Sydney University, and is currently studying for the Bachelor of  Design ( Visual Communication ).

While studying subjects outside the music faculty, he is very keen to stay involved in the local music scene. He is enthusiastic about teaching young children to play guitar and to sing along if they would like to do that. He will teach his students to read tablature as well as helping them to develop a good musical ear. 

Voice Tutoring - Sharna Elliott

Sharna Elliott taught singing at AGAPE some years ago, and now her family is almost grown up, and she’s back on the team!

Sharna is an accomplished performer and an experienced teacher. She grew up listening to music in the home and quickly developed a love for singing. She dreamed of being on stage and that dream came true when as a teenager she performed on the Johnny Young Show and spent three months in Japan performing in a stage musical.  

Sharna is a classically trained vocalist and uses her stage name Sharna Le Grand when performing across a variety of genres from country and rock’n roll to light opera. She has showcased her talents in a plethora of production shows, cruise ship entertainment, weddings and corporate events.

She often performs in concerts with her husband Danny Elliott who is an internationally acclaimed vocalist and instrumentalist.

Piano Tutoring - Amber De Nardi

Amber De Nardi has had a long association with AGAPE through her involvement with the Macarthur Piano Teachers group and as co-organiser of the Macarthur Australian Composers Piano Festival in 2018.

In 2021 she joined the team of tutors at AGAPE as a senior tutor in piano. She brings a wealth of experience as a musician and as a teacher.  Amber is passionate about teaching music, not just because it is a valuable discipline, but also because music offers to  students of all ages and capabilities, the opportunity to develop creativity, improve mental skills and enrich their character.  Amber has studied music for eight years with one of Australia’s most acclaimed pianists and composers, Miriam Hyde. During this time she acquired a wealth of musical knowledge, insight and experience, and gained the following qualifications: A Mus A; T Mus A from the AMEB ( Australian Music Examinations Board ) LTCL from Trinity College London.  

She also holds a BA from UNSW, and has worked as a journalist and editor from Fairfax Newspapers, and has lectured at Notre Dame University, Sydney ( media studies).

"My child loves her lessons with AGAPE. She learns with delightful teachers who encourage and challenge her, giving her opportunities to perform in front of an audience in a relaxed environment. I couldn't ask for a better training ground for my child's musical education."

"My daughter is one of those quiet, kind kids, that doesn't appear to like the limelight so to speak. I was bought to tears the first time she performed up on stage with only a microphone in front of her. The AGAPE team are so encouraging, kind and motivating. My daughters teacher has become an amazing role model - musically, spiritually and morally. She has been able to draw out of my daughter this amazing strength, courage and love for music.

I am so grateful."

"You are an incredibly gifted teacher. With this you are also a steadfast reminder of Christ to our daughter and our family. So thankful to have you in our lives."