Millie grew up in a musical family and is a classically trained Viola, Violin and Cello player. With 10 years’ experience as a musician and 6 years of teaching experience Millie has worked with students of all ages and specializes in students who are on the spectrum or have learning difficulties. Millie has completed her Associate in music, Australia (AmusA) and is currently studying a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Melbourne Conservatorium, under Christopher Moore Principal Violist of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Experience

Millie has a passion and love for Orchestra, Chamber music and teaching. In 2017 Millie was Principal Viola for the Queensland Youth Orchestra JSE, before moving with her family to Victoria to peruse a career in Music. In 2020 Millie joined the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, quickly moving to the Flagship ensemble in 2021 becoming Principal Violist in 2023. Through this she has played side by side in Concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and in 2024 sitting associate Principle for the MSO and Katie Noonan concert as well as playing at Carols by Candlelight alongside Chris Robson as associate Principal. Millie graduated from the Hamilton and Alexandra College in 2023 with the Anna Lyons Prize for Music Repertoire Performance, she was Principal Viola in her school Orchestra and played in several chamber groups. Her love for teaching was inspired by her Mum who herself was a Violin teacher in Northern NSW, Millie started teaching Viola at the young age of 13, teaching individual students as well as assisting in the year 2 program and junior quartet at her school. In 2023 Millie became a tutor for the Melbourne Youth Orchestra working with string ensembles and viola sectionals of all levels. She has recently started her studies at the Melbourne Conservatorium, where she was given the opportunity to work with the Australian String Quartet as well as recently travelling to Sydney to work and play with members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Teaching style

Millie has experience working with multiple genres of music ranging from classical to pop, AMEB to Suzuki. With the goal for each student to develop technique, tonal expression and most importantly to have fun, in a supportive learning environment. Millie has worked with students who are on the spectrum and/or have learning difficulties, creating a unique lesson plan for each individual, adapting to the students needs.