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Justine Bristow - M.Mus (Performance)
Justine completed her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts (Melb) under Mardi McSullea & Susan Barker and her Masters of Music in Performance at the University of Auckland (NZ) under Professor Uwe Grodd.
Her additional studies include one year with Trevor Wye at his flute studio (UK) and summer classes and masterclasses with international teachers including Robert Aitken (Europe), Elena Duran (Mexico) & William Bennett (UK).
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With more than 25 years of experience as a flute teacher and performer Justine has taught flute all levels from beginner to university level and has freelanced as sectional flutist with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, as well as for musical shows such as “The Sound of Music” and “Phantom of the Opera”.
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In addition to classical flute, she has extensively studied rhythmic body and voice methodology with percussionist Reinhard Flatischler (Europe) for more than 13 years.
Justine has bridged her classical western flute playing and teaching with her rhythmic based training to create a unique teaching methodology for both percussionists and flutists.
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As a recording artist she enjoys composing/improvising various flute and percussion music, as well as solo flute, flute & guitar. In 2017, Justine co-composed the "Anaris Symphonic Rhythm Project" along with her partner. The Anaris project is a 30 piece orchestral suite with choir recorded at Trackdown Studios, Sydney.
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Justine has established herself as reputable teacher and has taught flute at numerous schools in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. In 2022 Justine was woodwind tutor at the University of Western Sydney. She is currently offering flute and percussion lessons online and in the Bangalow, Byron Bay and Lismore area on NSW North Coast. Justine is passionate about teaching and feels privileged to be able to share her knowledge with others.
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Testimonials
"Learning flute with Justine for five years was an amazing experience. She was incredibly supportive and helped me grow as a musician. Thanks to her, I did well in my AMEB exams, felt confident in my HSC music preparation, and made it into the NSW Public School's State Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Her lessons were always engaging and pushed me to improve in a positive way. I am very grateful for all the time and effort she put into helping me reach my goals." Louie - Flute student
"Justine has been teaching the students of my school for many years. She is a dedicated and supportive teacher who goes above and beyond to help her students. She is fantastic at choosing repertoire that challenges and develops the skills of the students, allowing them to be able to achieve excellence in their examinations and performances. She goes above and beyond to source music, practise accompaniment as well as live accompaniment for her students. Her students have so much respect and adoration for her and look forward to every lesson." Creative & Performing Arts Head Teacher - Western Sydney
"My son learned flute with Justine for five years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. During that time, she consistently demonstrated professionalism, kindness, and understanding. Her teaching style helped my son achieve excellent results in his AMEB exams, and she also guided him through the preparation for HSC music. Thanks to her exceptional guidance, my son was able to secure a spot in the NSW Public School's State Symphonic Wind Ensemble, a testament to her dedication and expertise. She fostered a supportive and encouraging learning environment, making each lesson both enjoyable and challenging. We feel very fortunate to have had her as his flute teacher." Parent
"I’ve attended many master-class events and courses over the last decade, becoming inspired by many renowned Australian flute players and educators. To my great delight, I realised that Justine has the skills and experience to teach all the aspects of the master-classes that I’ve attended. Her knowledge and ability to correct and make tiny adjustments to my technique, and help me develop extended techniques has been astounding, and radically improved many aspects of my playing. I have always found Justine to be extremely personable and approachable, both as a teacher and a colleague, and we have developed a lovely warm professional friendship." Amie Davison - Flutist and Teacher
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