ABOUT
Hi, I’m Amanda, a well-established freelance composer, performer, piano teacher and hypnotherapist. In music my special areas of interest are in contemporary classical and world music genres. In music my special areas of interest are in contemporary classical and world music genres. My musical career led me into an exploration of the power of the unconscious mind in creativity, performance and teaching. I’m an active performer, and a composer with three CD releases. Many of the works from my large catalogue of scored compositions are published through Wirripang Pty Ltd.
“Seductive, with a Spanish-tinge and a lot of grit.”
As a teacher I have extensive experience spanning over four decades, and a long record of satisfied, successful students. My objectives are to awaken creativity, foster spontaneity and deepen artistry within all my students. My piano teaching practices at Penrith Conservatorium and my private studio in Katoomba, are thriving hives of creativity and learning activity.
My hypnotherapy practice - Mandala Hypnotherapy & NLP Coaching (est. 2020) - brings deep and lasting transformation to other musicians, as well as ordinary people with problems such as anxiety, insomnia, unhealthy habits and stress related ailments.
I’m also a dedicated and certified practitioner of BodyMinded - the Alexander Technique, which underpins every area in my music making, NLP coaching and hypnotherapy. The approach fosters healthy psycho-physical habits which optimises movement in cooperation with human design. Simultaneously, it deepens self-awareness in all areas of life.
Latest News
Piano lessons will be given in “real life” again when restrictions are lifted, but not before schools open again on November 8th 2021. Both my Katoomba and Penrith Conservatorium studios have COVID safe precaution plans in place. Meanwhile we are moving ahead with increasing success and ease on Zoom.
When we return face to face lessons, zooming is the way to go for any students who feel less than 100% well. The lesson in your allocated time can go ahead on fairly short notice
Last November we had a ball giving a performance at the wonderful Cowra Civic Centre with its grand piano and excellent stage - albeit presented with Covid audience number restrictions.
There’s been new interest in my work “Gardens of Stone”. A very exciting version has been created by Dr Steven Stanke for full symphony orchestra. This performance will be given by Symphony Central Coast under his baton with myself at the piano. Steven’s arrangement gives the original 11 minute work (for piano & didjeridu) a whole new sense of grandeur and drama - like a Hollywood film score! We hope the free outdoor event on the Central Coast will go ahead in February 2022 as planned.
After recent years of studying, graduating and certifying, I launched and registered “Mandala Hypnotherapy” in December 2020. My services specialise in hypnotherapy and NLP coaching - with Alexander Technique principles offered where appropriate. Sessions take place ideally in person, but are given on Zoom during lock-down periods.