Oliver Fartach-Naini

Research Interests

Education Music Music Performance Musicology and Ethnomusicology Curriculum and Pedagogy Psychology

Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini

Senior Lecturer

Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts

College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

Oliver Fartach-Naini is a classical guitarist, international collaborator, editor and educator from Germany. Building on his comprehensive studies in musicology, pedagogy and music performance Berlin and Leipzig, Oliver Fartach-Naini’s research interests have led to collaborative projects ranging from Persian art music to Franz Schubert, culminating in concert performances across Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA. His PhD titled Ethnoclassicism in Guitar Chamber Music is a reflection of his stylistically very diverse portfolio of projects. Further research outputs include well over one hundred world premiere performances of works, which composers such as Carlo Domeniconi (Italy), Richard Charlton (Australia), Ludger Vollmer (Germany), Geonyong Lee (South Korea), Jaime Zenamon (Brazil) and Máximo Diego Pujol (Argentina) have written for him and his ensembles. To date Oliver Fartach-Naini has recorded eleven commercial CDs for Deutsche Grammophon, Kreuzberg Records, Acoustic Music Records, Credia Classics and Ethnoclassics.For the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Oliver Fartach-Naini published 7 graded repertoire books and curated a 1000-work repertoire list in 2011. In Australia this is today’s most commonly used resource in guitar pedagogy. As a tertiary educator and postgraduate supervisor Oliver Fartach-Naini is passionate about student centred learning within a framework that ensures up-to-date industry competence and proficiency. In addition to directing the Elder Conservatorium's classical guitar program Oliver Fartach-Naini is Associate Director of Postgraduate Coursework Programs as well as serving as Co-Coordinator for the Elder Conservatorium's MPhil and PhD programs.

My research portfolio synthesises outcomes from practice-led investigation with academic inquiry in pedagogy, composition, music psychology and musicology. Research outputs include world premiere performances the world over and 11 commercially released albums on Acoustic Music Records, Kreuzberg Records, Deutsche Grammophon, Ethnoclassics and Credia (Universal). My passion for instrumental pedagogy is reflected in my authorship of the current classical guitar syllabus of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB).

Date Position Institution name
2024 - ongoing Postgraduate Coordinator (PGC) University of Adelaide
2022 - ongoing Associate Director Postgraduate Coursework Programs University of Adelaide
2020 - ongoing Senior Lecturer University of Adelaide
2016 - 2019 Scholarly Teaching Fellow University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music
2016 - ongoing Head of Classical Guitar Studies University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music
2005 - 2016 Sessional Academic University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2024 Award 2024 UNESCO Adelaide City of Music International Collaboration Award UNESCO Adelaide City of Music Australia -
2019 Award TOP TEN CLASSICAL GUITAR ALBUM OF 2019 Classical Guitar United States -

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
French Can read
German Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Swedish Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2018 University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy
2009 University of Adelaide Australia Grad Cert Teaching @ University
1997 Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig Germany MA Music Performance (Diplom-Orchestermusiker)
1995 Universität der Künste Berlin Germany BA (Hons), Music Performance & Pedagogy (Diplom-Musikerziehung)
1986 - 1988 Freie Universität Berlin Germany Musicology and Scandinavian Literature

Year Citation
2023 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2023). World Premiere of Anne Cawrse’s Guitar Ensemble Composition Lullaby (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Daegu, South Korea: Daegu International Guitar Festival.
2023 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2023). World Premiere of Anne Cawrse’s Guitar Ensemble Composition Shooting Star (No. Of Pieces: 3 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2023 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2023). World Premier Performance of James Rawley's Zephyr for guitar ensemble (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2023 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2023). World Premiere Performance of Caleb Lavery-Brook's Guitar Ensemble Composition Odysseus (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide.
2023 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, S. -O. (2023). World Premiere of Stephen Whittington’s Interlude No 2, Menuet antique à la manière de M.R. (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Kay Brothers Winery Barrel Room.
2023 Agostino, J., Lindsey-Clark, V., Agostino, R., Zangari, G., Powis, S., Diewald, M., . . . Fartach-Naini, O. (2023). World Premiere Live Performance of Billy Strayhorn's Take the A-Train and Harry Warren's Chattanooga Choo-Choo arranged by Janet Agostino (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Sydney: Sydney Guitar Society.
2023 Agostino, J., Lindsey-Clark, V., Agostino, R., Zangari, G., Powis, S., Diewald, M., . . . Fartach-Naini, O. (2023). World Premiere Live Performance of Billy Strayhorn's Take the A-Train and Harry Warren's Chattanooga Choo-Choo arranged by Janet Agostino (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Sydney: Sydney Guitar Society.
2022 Fartach-Naini, O. (2022). World Premiere Performance of Ian Seaborn's Guitar Ensemble Composition Ukraine (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Live Performance]. Adelaide.
2022 Fartach-Naini, O. (2022). World Premiere of Anne Cawrse’s Guitar Ensemble Composition Prelude (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Live Performance]. Adelaide: University of Adelaide.
2021 Fartach-Naini, O. (2021). World Premiere of Ian Seaborn's 'A Day in Rio' (No. Of Pieces: Three-movement Suite, 11 minutes) [Performance]. Elder Hall, University of Adelaide.
2021 Fartach-Naini, O. (2021). World Premiere of Ian Seaborn's 'In Memory of Julian' (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Guitar performance]. Adelaide: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2020 Agostino, J., Agostino, R., Blanch, A., Charlton, R., Keane, C., Myers, L., . . . Zangari, G. (2020). World Premiere Live Performance of Arturo Marquez's Danzón No 2 with Diminished 10, arranged by Janet Agostino (No. Of Pieces: 9 minutes) [Live Performance]. Sydney: Sydney Classical Guitar Society.
2019 Fartach-Naini, O. (2019). World Premiere Live Performance of Ian Seaborn's Homage to Phillip Houghton (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Live Performance]. Sydney: Sydney Classical Guitar Society.
2019 Fartach-Naini, O. (2019). Suite Latina (Recital)—guitar compositions by Richard Charlton, Hector Ayala and Máximo Diego Pujol (No. Of Pieces: 65 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide: University of Adelaide.
2018 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2018). World Premiere Live Performance of Sebastian Phlox's 'Forms, or some other places' for guitar ensemble (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Artistic Director]. Adelaide: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2018 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2018). World Premiere Live Performance of James Rawley's 'Music for Bo' for guitar ensemble (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Artistic Director]. Adelaide: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2017 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2017). Guitar Duo Concert at 3rd Korean International Guitar Festival 2017 (No. Of Pieces: 30 minutes) [Performance]. Yang-Pyeong, South Korea: 3rd Korean International Guitar Festival.
2016 Fartach-Naini, O. (2016). World Premiere Live Performance of Maximo Diego Pujol’s Suite Adelaires for solo guitar (No. Of Pieces: 17 minutes) [Performance]. Rottenburg, Germany: Theater Hammerschmied.
2016 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2016). CD release concert ’25’ at Sydney Opera House (No. Of Pieces: 90 minutes) [Performance]. Sydney, Australia: Sydney Classical Guitar Society.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World premiere Live performance of Jaime Zenamon’s Acordai Donzela for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World Premiere Live Performance of Vincent Lindsey-Clark’s Terezinha de Jesus for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 4:05 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World Premiere Live Performance of Vincent Lindsey-Clark’s Nesta Rua for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 4:41 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World premiere Live Performance of Laurie Randolph’s O Shenandoah (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World premiere Live performance of Jaime Zenamon’s A Mulata (No. Of Pieces: 5 Minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). World premiere Live performance of Jaime Zenamon’s Casinha Pequenina (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2015). Canto Antigo CD Release Concert at Seoul Arts Center, South Korea (No. Of Pieces: 60 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Crellin, Keith., & Handsworth, Peter. (2015). World Premiere Live Performance of Stephen Whittington’s Persian Miniatures for clarinet, viola and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide Guitar Chamber Music Festival.
2015 Fartach-Naini, O., Crellin, Keith., & Handsworth, Peter. (2015). World Premiere Live Performance of Stephen Whittington’s Persian Miniatures for clarinet, viola and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide Guitar Chamber Music Festival.
2014 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2014). World Premiere Live Performance of Jaime Zenamon’s Canto Antigo for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2014 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. (2014). World Premiere Live Performance of Jaime Zenamon’s Canto Antigo for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Credia International.
2014 Fartach-Naini, O., & Elder Conservatorium Guitar Ensemble. (2014). World Premiere Live Performance of Ian Seaborn’s Manta Point for guitar ensemble (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2014 Fartach-Naini, O., & Handsworth, Peter. (2014). World Premiere Live Performance of Ian Seaborn’s Departure for clarintet and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Wayville Concerts.
2014 Fartach-Naini, O., & Handsworth, Peter. (2014). World Premiere Live Performance of Ian Seaborn’s Departure for clarintet and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Wayville Concerts.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Choo, Henry. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Ludger Vollmer’s revised arrangement of Schubert’s Winterreise for tenor and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 60 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Choo, Henry. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Ludger Vollmer’s revised arrangement of Schubert’s Winterreise for tenor and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 60 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Richard Charlton’s Three Catalan Folk Songs for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 10 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Richard Charlton’s Three Klezmer Pieces for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Grant Sheridan’s Trio Sonata for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 10 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Grant Sheridan’s Trio Sonata for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 10 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Stephen Whittington’s La Sandunga for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Vincent Lindsey-Clark’s Esta Noche Serena for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Vincent Lindsey-Clark’s When the Boat comes in for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 4 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2012 Fartach-Naini, O., Lee, Song-Ou., & Berberyan, Minas. (2012). World Premiere Live Performance of Vincent Lindsey-Clark’s The Ashgrove for violin and two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 2:30 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Vivente Music.
2008 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2008). World Premiere Live Performance of Richard Charlton’s Along Parallel Lines for guitar duo (No. Of Pieces: 5 minutes) [Performance]. Pusan, South Korea: Haeundae Art Center, Pusan, South Korea.
2008 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2008). World Premiere Live Performance of Carlo Domeniconi’s unreal-dance op. 151 for two guitars (No. Of Pieces: 12 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
2007 Fartach-Naini, O., & Nielsen, Thea. (2007). World Premiere Live Performance of Stephen Whittington’s Nazaretheana for flute and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 6 minutes) [Performance]. Adelaide, Australia.
2006 Fartach-Naini, O., & Lee, Song-Ou. (2006). World Premiere Live Performance of Stephen Whittington’s Made in Korea for two guitars, Cecil Art Hall, Seoul, South Korea, 26/4/2006 (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Performance]. Seoul, South Korea: Cecil Art Hall.
2006 Fartach-Naini, O. (2006). World Premiere Live Performance of Richard Charlton’s Suite Latina for solo guitar (No. Of Pieces: 12 minutes) [Performance]. Müncheberg, Germany: Stadtpfarrkirche Müncheberg, Germany.
2006 Fartach-Naini, O., & Nielsen, Thea. (2006). World Premiere Live Performance of José Hernán Cibils’ Al estile clásico (3 Argentinische Stücke für Flöte und Gitarre: Valseado, Milonga Perdu, Tango Semplice) (No. Of Pieces: 8 minutes) [Performance]. Müncheberg, Germany: Stadtpfarrkirche Müncheberg.
2006 Fartach-Naini, O., & Nielsen, Thea. (2006). World Premiere Live Performance of Carlo Domeniconi’s Hommage á Heitor Villa-Lobos op. 125 for flute and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 25 minutes) [Performance]. Müncheberg, Germany: Stadtpfarrkirche Müncheberg, Germany.
2006 Fartach-Naini, O. (2006). World Premiere Live Performance of Coco Nelegatti’s Tres Tangos Argentinos for flute and guitar (No. Of Pieces: 14 minutes) [Performance]. Müncheberg, Germany: Stadtpfarrkirche Müncheberg, Germany.

Year Citation
2018 Authors: Fartach-Naini O. Title: CD Suite Latina. Extent: 59 minutes and 9 seconds.
2016 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Lee, Song-Ou. Title: CD 25. Description: World Premiere Recordings of new guitar duo compositions by Thomas Wallisch, Geonyong Lee, Richard Charlton, Carlo Domeniconi, Stephen Whittington, Coco Nelegatti and Ludger Vollmer on CD ‘25’. Extent: 66 minutes and 37 seconds.
2015 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Lee, Song-Ou, Shin, Zia Hyun-Su. Title: CD Canto Antigo. Extent: 58 minutes.
2015 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Handsworth, Peter. Title: CD TANGO. Extent: 58:35 minutes.
2015 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Handsworth, Peter. Title: CD TANGO. Extent: 58:35 minutes.
2007 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Vollmer L. Title: World Premiere Recording of a new arrangement of Franz Schubert's Song Cycle Winterreise. Description: Oliver Fartach-Naini, (Germany), guitar Richard Yongjae O’Neill, (USA), viola Lee Song-Ou, (South Korea), guitar Extent: 71 minutes, 43 seconds Recorded July 12th - 15th 2007 in Seoul, Korea Version for Viola and two Guitars Recorded on CD “Winter Journey” Oliver Fartach-Naini arranged in collaboration with composer Ludger Vollmer, Editing, Performing and Recording World Premiere Recording of a new arrangement Arrangement was commissioned by Deutsche Grammophon Broadcasting network, KBS (South Korea), ABC (Australia) CD: Deutsche Grammophon DG 480 0271, 2007. Extent: 71 mins, 43 secs.
2004 Authors: Fartach-Naini O, Nielsen T. Title: Ex Oriente Lux : music from India, Iran, Austria, Germany and Argentina. Description: Ludger Vollmer, composition; Thea Nielsen (Germany), flute; Oliver Fartach-Naini (Germany), guitar. Extent: 61 minutes, 20 seconds Recorded in Berlin, Germany, August 20th 2003 Oliver Fartach-Naini role in the performance was Editing in collaboration with composer Ludger Vollmer, Performing and Recording with flautist Thea Nielsen CD “Ex Oriente Lux” 11 track CD commercially released by Kreuzberg Records (KR 10091)2004 with world premiere recordings of works by Vollmer, NeLegatti and Derakhshani. Broadcasting network Various e.g. SFB (Germany) and WDPR (USA). Extent: 61mins, 20 secs.
2003 Authors: Nielsen T, Fartach-Naini O, Derakhshani M, Zare A. Title: World Premiere CD Recording of 'Ensemble Didar Live in Berlin 2003'. Description: Thea Nielsen (Germany), flute ; Oliver Fartach-Naini (Germany), guitar ; Majid Derakhshani (Iran), Composition, Tar, Voice ; Amir Abbas Zare (Iran), Daf, Daiqé. Recorded in Berlin, Germany. CD: Kreuzberg Records / KR 10092 / 2004. Oliver Fartach-Naini played roles in the project's conception and management, composition, performance and recording. Extent: 48 minutes, 28 seconds. The work is dedicated to Ensemble Didar. Broadcasting network SBS (Germany), IRIB (Iran), ABC (Australia). Extent: 48 mins, 28 secs.

Love Song – New Korean and Australian Music for Two Guitars
Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Australia-Korea Foundation Grant Round 2025-26
AKF2025-284
Fartach-Naini, O; Lee, S; Lee, G
$18,595

  • Classical Performance 1A –  3B
  • Music Professional Development 1A – 3B
  • Foundations of Music Education 1A & 1B
  • Music Education in Theory and Practice 2A & 2B
  • Music Education Performance Studies 2
  • Musicianship 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
  • PGCW Pedagogy Research Seminar IV, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Pedagogy Research Seminar V
  • PGCW Performance & Pedagogy IVA, IVB, V
  • PGCW Pedagogy Practicum IV & V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Minor Recital IV & V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Major Recital IV & V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Negotiated Project IV, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Professional Project V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Ensemble V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • PGCW Research Project V, Delivery & Course Coordination
  • HDR Supervision and Postgraduate Coordination
     

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor Preparing the Next Generation of Instrumental Teachers: An investigation of Australian tertiary level instrumental pedagogy training Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Miss Lucy Pamela Macourt
2025 Principal Supervisor Violinist-composers in performance: a comparative exploration of idiomatic style in the violin compositions of Fritz Kreisler, George Enescu and Eugene Ysaÿe. Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Nicholas James Miceli
2025 Principal Supervisor Parallel Pieces: Reimagining Repertoire for Clarinet in New Cultural Contexts Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lloyd Van't Hoff
2025 Principal Supervisor Parallel Pieces: Reimagining Repertoire for Clarinet in New Cultural Contexts Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Lloyd Van't Hoff
2025 Co-Supervisor Preparing the Next Generation of Instrumental Teachers: An investigation of Australian tertiary level instrumental pedagogy training Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Miss Lucy Pamela Macourt
2025 Principal Supervisor Violinist-composers in performance: a comparative exploration of idiomatic style in the violin compositions of Fritz Kreisler, George Enescu and Eugene Ysae. Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Nicholas James Miceli
2024 Co-Supervisor Demystifying Bel Canto: distilling the key elements of Bel Canto as an approach to 'classical voice' pedagogy. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Katelyn Melinda Crawford
2024 Principal Supervisor Evolving Orchestration Guidelines for Jazz Guitar Ensemble Master of Philosophy Master Part Time Mr James Muller
2024 Principal Supervisor Evolving Orchestration Guidelines for Jazz Guitar Ensemble Master of Philosophy Master Part Time Mr James Muller
2024 Co-Supervisor Demystifying Bel Canto: distilling the key elements of Bel Canto as an approach to 'classical voice' pedagogy. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Katelyn Melinda Crawford

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2021 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Scordatura on the Classical Guitar: Implications for Practice and Performance Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Miss Megan Anne Robson
2020 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Pas De Deux with Seven Strings: Reimagining the Seven-String Guitar in Contemporary Duo Formats Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Michael Llewelyn David Bevan
2020 - 2023 Principal Supervisor Guitar Arrangements in Performance: An investigative study of the interrelationship between arranging and performing the music of J.S. Bach Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr James Benjamin Rawley
2019 - 2022 Principal Supervisor The Idiophonic Guitar: A Taxonomy and Performance Guide to Percussive Effects in the Classical Guitar’s Solo Repertoire. A Portfolio of Recordings and Exegesis Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Emanuel Auciello
2018 - 2021 Principal Supervisor The Application and Performance of Extended Techniques and Descriptive Score Annotations on Classical Guitar from 1970-2012: A Portfolio of Recorded Performances and Exegesis Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mrs Alexandra Lauren Shepherd
2018 - 2021 Principal Supervisor The Guitarist-Composer Pedagogue: An Exploration of Technical and Artistic Relationships Between Didactic and Concert Works. A portfolio of two 60-minute recitals and exegesis. Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Mr Caleb Edward Lavery-Brook
2009 - 2012 Co-Supervisor Techniques for Expressive Nuance in Classical Guitar Performance: Portfolio of Recordings and Exegesis Master of Music Master Full Time Ms Jody Claire Fisher

Date Role Board name Institution name Country
2020 - ongoing Advisory Board Member AMEB SA & NT Advisory Board AMEB Australia
2014 - ongoing Member Adelaide Eisteddfod Society Council Adelaide Eisteddfod Society Australia

Date Role Membership Country
2019 - ongoing Member Musicological Society of Australia Australia
2019 - ongoing Member Australian Society for Music Education Australia
2018 - ongoing Member Guitar Foundation of America United States

Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country
2009 - 2011 Australian Music Examinations Board Classical Guitar Repertoire Consultant Cultural or historical Australia

Date Topic Presented at Institution Country
2022 - 2022 Keynote Lecture: Motivated Education MTASA Summer Conference 2022 Music Teachers Association of South Australia Australia
2019 - 2019 What defines difficulty? - Stockholm University College of Music Education SMI Sweden
2018 - 2018 The Do's and Don'ts of Teaching - Stockholm University College of Music Education SMI Sweden

Date Title Type Institution Country
2024 - ongoing Federal Examiner Advice Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Australia
2008 - ongoing Examiner Advice Australian Music Examinations Board Australia

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