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Executive Council
The Executive Councillors meets bi-monthly. We welcome member input to Association processes.
President
Yolanda Frylink
Yolanda Frylink is back as QMTA President for 2025, bringing with her over 30 years of experience as a passionate piano teacher, accompanist, examiner, and mentor. Having previously served as President (2020-22), Vice-President (2018-19 & 2023-24), and co-ordinator of the Brisbane Teacher Network Groups, Yolanda is enthusiastic about supporting and inspiring fellow music educators!
With a Bachelor of Arts (Music) from the Queensland Conservatorium, plus AMusA and Yamaha Music Foundation accreditation, Yolanda has a wealth of knowledge in diverse teaching methods and personalised learning approaches. She’s also an accompanist for school choirs and the Brisbane examiner for Forte School of Music Foundation Exams.
Always eager to learn and innovate, Yolanda has attended national Piano Pedagogy Conferences and is committed to staying at the forefront of music education. As QMTA President, she’s looking forward to strengthening professional connections, supporting teachers, and promoting excellence in music education across Queensland.
Vice-President
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Treasurer
Jasmine Leong
Jasmine has been teaching piano for over 7 years and is a graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where she worked under the tutelage of Natasha Vlassenko OAM. She teaches piano and accompanies soloists from her thriving private piano studio on Brisbane’s Southside.
Additionally, she teaches at Brisbane Christian College and Westside Christian College. Previous accomplishments include achieving piano grades with distinction, an LTCL, ARSM, AMusA, and winning 3rd place at the QLD Piano Competition.
She regularly submits students for piano exams where they have received honours and high distinction. Jasmine is passionate about music making and teaching others to make music.
Besides her love for music, Jasmine loves anything that involves organisation and administration. She brings her gifts in these areas to her position as treasurer of the QMTA.
Council Members
Daniel Johnson, Jo Schravemade, Hannah Ha Mai, Marina Poša, Elissa Higgins Jessica Eagleson.
