Clarisse Liew

About Clarisse
Clarisse started learning the violin at age 5 and has achieved the AMEB Associate Diploma (AmusA) and Licentiate Diploma (LmusA) in violin while still at school. For many years, Clarisse studied the violin with Fintan Murphy. Currently Clarisse is studying at Monash University.

Clarisse graduated from Tintern Grammar with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, achieving a full score in IB Music. She was awarded the Certificate of Distinction from IB Australasia. During her time at Tintern, Clarisse was the concertmaster for many ensembles including the symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra and string quartet. She has performed in many events as soloist, concertmaster, quartet leader, orchestra musician and competed in many eisteddfods. She was the recipient of several Gold Music Awards, the Friends of Music Award and was honoured with the Maroondah Youth Award for Creativity for her contribution to music at school. Clarisse was also the Music Captain in Year 12.

Clarisse has been a violinist with the Melbourne String Ensemble for over 7 years and has performed with the ensemble locally and overseas. She has toured Europe twice with the ensemble, performing in concert halls such as Tonhalle Maag Zurich and Liederhalle Stuttgart, and performed in masterclasses with highly regarded professors. Currently, Clarisse plays with the Monash Academy Orchestra.

About the Lesson
I am committed to helping students experience the joy of learning and playing the violin. Whether it is for pleasure or exams, my lessons will be tailored to suit the student's needs, ability and personality. I will help my students play at their best abilities, while developing correct techniques on the left hand and bow. I will share effective practice methods with my students and aid them throughout their musical journey. I want to share my passion and love for music with my students so that they will not only achieve their own musical aspirations, but also find the learning experience a rewarding one.