Teachers
Poppy Chen- Piano
- Member of International Piano Professional Association
- Member of World Piano Teachers' Association
- Member of Victoria Music Teachers' Association
- ABRSM Piano and Theory Teacher Qualification
- 2019 GOCCA International Music Competition, Excellent Tutor Award
- 2022 Singapore International Piano Competition 1st Prize
- 2022 Taiwan Art Treasure Island Cup 2022, Excellent Tutor Award
- AMEB LMusA Diploma
Poppy is the director and co-founder of Mozart Star Music, she has been teaching piano since 2013, Poppy started her music education in China and completed in Australia with The University of Melbourne (Melbourne Conservatorium of Music) Piano Professor Olga Kharitonova. Poppy's teaching goal is to bring the joy of music to students through different perspective (technical skills, musicianship, theory, general knowledge and aural training).
Professor Olga Kharitonova gives regular master classes to our students and supervise them for competitions and AMEB examinations at our studio.
Jonas Sun- Piano
- Member of World Piano Teachers Association
- ABRSM Piano and Theory Teacher Qualification
- WWC Check holder
Jonas is the director and co-founder of Mozart Star Music, he got a masters' degree from the Prayner Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Arts in Vienna under the guidence of master Giorgi Latso. Jonas started teaching piano in 2015, he specialises in helping young students to develope their passion for music and master piano skills. His teaching method is influenced by John Thompson, Hanon and Alfred's, he teaches ABRSM and is familiar with the AMEB curriculum, he also teaches students for competitions and scholarship.
Biyao Fang- Piano
- 2019 Outstanding Instruction Teacher of The 3rd (Shanghai) China Russian International Piano Competition
- 2019 participate in the Inter Harmony International Music Festival
- 2018 Classical Piano Group in the 10th Summer Festival, First Prize
- 2018 Hong Kong International Piano Invitation Competition, Second Prize
- 2017 Los Angeles International Youth Piano Competition, Third Prize
-2015 Singapore International Youth Piano Competition,Third Prize
Biyao graduated from The Melbourne University with Master of Music (performance teaching) and graduated from Shanghai University School of Music with a bachelor's degree. She took solfeggio, ear training, violin and guitar. She has been learning piano for 20 years under the supervision of CIM piano teacher Shuai Wang, pianist Igor Machlak.
Emerson Hsu- Piano/ Violin
Emerson is a passionate young musician. He has won numerous awards in Boroondara Eisteddfod and received a full music scholarship from Scotch College (2013~2019). Emerson has performed several times for the Steinway Gallery, including the Lunar New Year function, the launching of the Steinway Spirio series, and the Celebration Event for the Steinway Gallery Melbourne opening in Armadale. From a young age, Emerson had a strong interest in music and commenced his musical studies at 6.
Emerson joined many orchestras at a young age. He was studying in Shanghai and was a member of the New Shanghai Orchestra (2008~2010) under the baton of Mr. Gary Sanderson. Emerson joined Junior Melbourne String Ensemble (2011~2012) when he moved back to Melbourne and was awarded a full music scholarship to Scotch College in 2013. He studied in Scotch for one year and successfully earned his A.Mus.A Piano and accompanied Scotch Symphony Orchestra on the U.S.A. tour in 2014 before travelling to Japan. Emerson joined the Junior Philharmonic Orchestra in Tokyo (2015~2016) and performed in many prestigious halls including the Daiichi Seimei Hall, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and Suntory Hall. In 2017, Emerson moved back to Melbourne, continuing his studies at Scotch College, and completed his A.Mus.A Violin, and L.Mus.A Piano. During this time, Emerson travelled with the Scotch Symphony Orchestra on the Spain Tour (2018) and graduated from Scotch in 2019.
Helen Leoncelli- Piano
My name is Helen Leoncelli and I'm delighted to say that I have recently joined the team at Mozart Star Piano Institute in Deepdene.
I have many years experience teaching piano to students of all ages. I was privileged to have been taught by Prof. Ronald Farren Price when I was a student at M.L.C. Kew and later at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne.
I am dedicated to helping beginners and older students discover the delights and benefits that come from learning the piano, and I work hard to try to develop in them a life long love of music.
Yousook Jung- Cello
- Member of Seoul Chamber
- Member of Seoul Symphony Orchestra
- German Bayreuther Festival Orchestra participated
- German Bayreuther Summer Cello Camp participated
- Cello Teacher of Seoul Education Primary School
- Graduated from Seoul National University, South Korea.
- Bachelor of Music, Major in Cello and Minor in Piano.
Yousook has over 40+ years of experience teaching and tutoring Cello and Piano lessons after graduating from the School of Music, Seoul National University, majoring in Cello in 1989, Yousook enjoyed teaching Cello and Piano to young children and teenagers and actively participated in theatre performances as a member of the symphony orchestra in Seoul Korea. Since migrating to Melbourne in 2016, Yousook has been tutoring Cello students and helping them pass the AMEB exams.
Jonathan Reynard Kristono- Piano
Jonathan Reynard Kristono is a highly accomplished pianist, composer, and music educator offering piano lessons
With over 14 years of experience in classical piano and composition, Jonathan has competed in various competition, events, and collaborated with over 150 musicians as part of TRUST, Indonesia's premier orchestra. Jonathan holds prestigious degrees, including a Licentiate of The London College of Music, an Associate of Trinity College London in Piano Recital, and a Diploma of The London College of Music. His previous teaching roles have allowed him to combine theory, technique, and discipline, fostering musical growth in his students. He has successfully created structured plans to prepare students for music examinations and use his expertise to advance organizational goals and guide students towards musical excellence.
His commitment to excellence inspires his students and fuels his passion for music. He is a patient and engaging teacher with various approaches to learning dependent on the student's specific interests, personality, and goals. Jonathan is proficient in teaching both classical and modern styles of music
Education & Music Qualifications
Licentiate of The London College of Music, Piano (2021) – University of West London
Associate of Trinity College London, Piano Recital (2019) – Trinity College London
Diploma of The London College of Music, Piano (2017) – University of West London
Accomplishments
Platinum Award: 4th Singapore Performers Festival 2012
First Prize Winner: 15th Malaysian Youth Music Festival, Piano Duet category, 2012
2nd Place Winner: Tales of Indonesia event, 2014
Silver Award: Indonesia Steinway Youth Piano Competition, 2016
2nd Place Winner: The 8th Semarang Open Piano Competition
Gold Award: Indonesia Steinway Youth Piano Competition, 2018
Junior Original Concert Master Class: Represented Indonesia, 2019
Yamaha International Highlight Concert: Represented Indonesia, 2019
Consul Award: Chopin Avenue International Piano Competition, 2021
3rd Place Award: Ananda Sukarlan Award 2023, Young Artist Category