meet our team
At Music on Purpose, our teachers are passionate about squeezing the gold out of their students & genuinely love seeing their students grow in their love for music and thrive in their confidence.
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Chloe Adam
Founder
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Baillie McWhirter
Studio Manager
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Georgia Bolos
Voice and Piano Teacher
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Josh Clift
Piano Teacher
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Kalaish Stanley
Piano Teacher
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Lucy Chan
Voice and Piano Teacher
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Rebecca Yoo
Piano Teacher
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Max Wolfinger
Guitar and Songwriting Teacher
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and instil a love of learning.”
— Brad Henry
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Chloe (Founder and Director)
Chloe is a passionate creative who has been teaching for 13 years. She believes the best teachers are always learning. Chloe strives to champion & squeeze the gold out of people.
Chloe graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the Australian National University with a Major in Psychology.
As a teacher, she endeavours to equip her students with skills and encouragement that they can apply in every area of their lives. Chloe believes that students learn best when they have fun and strives to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and enjoyable for students of all ages.
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Baillie (Studio Manager)
Baillie is a musician, singer-songwriter who helps manage the studio. She has a passion for anything music related and loves to help people thrive in their love for music.
Baillie has been singing since she was young, growing in her love for music, indulging in musical theatre and now creating music with her band. She believes music can be an amazing way for people to grow and gain confidence in themselves.
You might see Baillie around the studio on weekdays chatting, working and helping teachers and students to thrive.
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Georgia (Singing and Piano Teacher)
Georgia is an enthusiastic, outgoing and passionate musician who is devoted to singing. Her passion for music is reflected in her gentle, holistic teaching style.
Georgia teaches, writes and performs as a singer-songwriter. Her life is immersed in different avenues of music which allows her to express her passion in various ways, including her teaching approach.
Georgia believes that learning music should be a fun experience. She loves seeing her students progress and takes a gentle approach to meet each students needs.
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Josh (Piano Teacher)
Josh is a talented composer and pianist who started learning at a young age to quickly develop a passion for the instrument. Josh hopes to share his love of the piano with kids.
Josh is currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, majoring in Composition - alongside teaching here at Music on Purpose.
As a teacher, he is passionate about engaging with his students with a holistic approach. He endeavours to help his students discover the myriad of possibilities for musical enjoyment the piano provides.
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Kalaish (Piano Teacher)
Kalaish has been teaching music for 4 years. His goal as a teacher is to unlock his student's passion and purpose for music - even if they didn't know it was there.
Kalaish is passionate about seeing his students develop their musical voice and find fulfilment in something they love.
Through taking a holistic approach, he enables his students to explore a wide range of repertoire while equipping them with essential musicianship skills including sight reading and improvisation.
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Bec (Piano Teacher)
Bec is a warm, compassionate piano teacher who builds strong relationships with her students. Bec is most passionate about seeing her students thrive in their confidence.
Bec has been immersed in music from a very young age. She grew up in a very musical home, and was always excited to turn to music growing up.
Bec has been teaching piano for 3 years and loves working with kids who are beginners. She is passionate about ensuring her students understand the foundations of music, progress and most importantly, love learning.
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Sergio (Guitar Teacher)
Sergio started playing the guitar 11 years ago which led him to the discover his passion for music. He also play bass and drums and decided to become a teacher to impart his passion on younger generations!
His favourite genres of music include all kinds of rock, metal, blues, alternative, grunge and psychedelic. He finds it extremely rewarding to see his students grow and develop into confident young musicians.
Sergio teaches students exactly what they would like to to learn while also bringing out their creativity and help them gain a deeper understanding of what they learn.
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Lucy (Singing and Piano Teacher)
Lucy Chan is a singer-songwriter, actress and teacher who is passionate about music. Lucy teaches singing and piano lessons here at Music on Purpose.
Lucy began her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying a Bachelor of Music with a musicology major alongside writing, recording and releasing her own music.
Lucy teaches private and group singing and piano lessons for kids and teenageres at our studio at Music on Purpose and wants her students to enjoy music in their own way.
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Max (Guitar and Songwriting Teacher)
Max is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass, keys, and sings. He has spent the last two years living in a music studio creating music for himself and others.
Max’s musical journey has taken him through multiple different genres. He is a passionate, performer and incredible at songwriting + improvisation.
Max’s teaching style is built around hands-on, engaging exercises. He is a strong believer in revolving music education around having a good time and drawing inspiration from other creatives.
By taking a holistic approach to teaching music, our team are passionate about tailoring their classes to meet each students’ unique learning needs and desires. Our heart is to deliver fun, engaging lessons that inspire each student to leave feeling more confident, passionate and driven.
Are you a music teacher who is currently looking for a studio to call home?
We are taking applications for specific positions in the upcoming months. If you are a piano, guitar or singing teacher based in Sydney, Australia (or willing to travel to Maroubra, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney) and you feel aligned with our culture, values and mission - we would love to hear from you!
Please see available positions by clicking the button below.