Andrew Byrne
Teacher Andrew Byrne is recognized as one of Australia’s leading specialist performers and tutors in historic plucked string instruments of the guitar and lute families. In addition to an impressive solo repertoire across a variety of instruments, he has performed with many renowned ensembles and singers at home and abroad. He also enjoys leisurely fun Rock and Roll jams with friends and students and enjoys performing with student bands and ensembles for the sheer joy of music.
Some of teachert Andrew Academic studies include:
Diploma of Music (Performance) 2001, The Sydney Conservatorium of Music / University of Sydney
Scholarship, Marco Fodella Foundation/Academmia Internazionale della Musica di Milano for Italian academic year 2002-2003
34 Cursos Internacionales Manuel de Falla, Granada, Spain 2003
Masterclasses: Paul O’Dette (2002) Eduardo Egüez (2003) Hopkinson Smith (2003, 2007, 2008, 2014)
Accompaniment Masterclass: Artsong NSW/Laurice Elms AM O.B.E. 2011
Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing seminar “Vocal Process – What’s the Task?” by Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher, Macquarie University 2011 Eighth International Congress for Voice Teachers, Queensland Conservatorium of Music 2013 (accompanist)