Learn From Experienced Musicians & Educators
Our teaching team brings together performance experience, educational expertise, and a shared commitment to creating inspiring musical journeys for students of all ages.
Aida Manouchehrpour
Founder of Musicando • Classical Singer • Music Educator • Música do Círculo Facilitator
Aida Manouchehrpour is a classical singer, music educator, community music facilitator, and the founder of Musicando, a creative music practice based in Sydney’s Inner West. Trained in classical voice and opera at the Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia in Rome, her artistic journey moves fluidly between performance, education, intercultural collaboration, and participatory music-making.
With almost two decades of experience across performance and music education, Aida has worked with singers, musicians, children, and adults from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds. Alongside her private teaching practice in voice and piano, her work increasingly focuses on creating inclusive musical experiences that foster creativity, confidence, connection, and self-expression.
Aida has completed the full facilitator training in Música do Círculo, the internationally recognised Brazilian methodology centred on collective music-making, improvisation, rhythm, listening, and collaboration. She is currently the only facilitator in Australia to have completed the full Música do Círculo leadership training. Through this work, she facilitates singing circles, vocal improvisation experiences, community music gatherings, and team-building experiences for organisations, inviting people into a deeper relationship with their own voice and with one another.
As a performer, Aida continues to collaborate across a range of artistic projects. Most recently, she was featured as a vocalist on Convergence, the acclaimed album by Persian-Australian composer and tar virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi, produced by ABC Classic. The album brings together Persian classical traditions and Western classical music, with Aida performing as the featured vocalist on several tracks.
Through Musicando and her broader artistic practice, Aida is passionate about creating spaces where music becomes a shared experience rather than a performance alone. Her work is grounded in the belief that every person has a unique musical voice, and that music can be a powerful tool for connection, creativity, wellbeing, and belonging.
Indira Jongsma
Pianist • Guitarist • Composer • Music Educator
Indira is a pianist, guitarist, composer, and music educator with a passion for nurturing creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Composition) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she continues to develop her skills as both a composer and performer.
Having played piano since childhood and guitar since her early teens, Indira brings a broad musical background and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching. Alongside her studies, she has worked extensively as a piano and guitar teacher and has also facilitated music programs for young children, introducing music through engaging and interactive experiences.
Indira believes that every student learns differently and aims to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged, motivated, and capable of success. Her lessons balance strong musical foundations—including note reading, rhythm, technique, aural skills, scales, and chords—with creativity, improvisation, and self-expression.
Known for her patient, caring, and individualised approach, Indira enjoys helping students discover their own musical voice while building confidence, musicianship, and a lasting enjoyment of music.
Joseph Kooh
Pianist • Vocalist • Music Educator
Joseph is a pianist, vocalist, and music educator with a strong background in both performance and teaching. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, having been admitted to both the piano and vocal streams, and holds the LTCL Diploma in Piano from Trinity College London.
As a performer, Joseph has appeared as both a singer and collaborative pianist in venues including Sydney Town Hall, Chatswood Concourse, and North Sydney Hall. He has also served as a Bass Choral Scholar at St Stephen’s Church, developing extensive experience in ensemble music-making, vocal performance, and choral leadership.
With a passion for helping students build strong musical foundations, Joseph combines technical development with creativity and musical expression. His teaching supports students in developing skills such as technique, rhythm, sight-reading, aural training, interpretation, and performance preparation, while fostering confidence and enjoyment in the learning process.
Known for his patient and encouraging approach, Joseph works closely with each student to support their individual goals and learning style. He is passionate about helping young musicians develop the skills, confidence, and musicianship that will support a lifelong connection with music.
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