Sydney based cellist and educator Braxton Neate completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University where he studied cello under Mei-Lee and Markus Stocker and string pedagogy with Elizabeth Morgan AM, obtaining a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Studies in cello performance. Braxton has continued further study in Suzuki pedagogy with Belinda Manwaring and Takao Mizushima and is an accredited teacher with the Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia.
Braxton maintains a large class of cello students ranging in age from three years old to mature age students. He regularly tutors at music camps, workshops and festivals throughout Australia and internationally.
Braxton is the convenor of the Sydney Suzuki Festival and a board member of the Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (NSW).
Details last updated: December 10, 2025