Team Members
Shenhav Nave
Founder of Ivory Tutoring & Tutor - Piano
Shenhav is doing her Masters in Industrial & Organizational Psychology at the University of Western Australia. She has been playing piano for 15 years (since she was 9 years old) and teaching for 13 years (since 11 years old). Shenhav has been teaching kids aged 4-14 predominantly, but has also taught adults. She has her Grade 7 Certificate in Classical Piano and Grade 3 Certificate in Theory, issued by the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB).
“Playing piano throughout my childhood and early adult years (during university) has provided me with a great relaxation tool, has helped me to be more productive with my uni studies, and has empowered me to be confident and pass on my passion to those around me”.
Ethan Beaudoin
Tutor - Piano
Ethan is a 2nd year Counselling student at Edith Cowan University who has been playing piano for 12 years. He plays piano at an AMEB grade 8 level and is currently studying an ATAR music course, as well as Cert III in music industry.
As well as piano, he also plays percussion, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and many more to come in the future! He's also played in multiple bands and ensembles with numerous performances and several other amazing musicians (including Raya Kia!).
Ethan absolutely loves teaching piano as it gives the students an opportunity to experience the love and joy of music, and to be able to share it with others!
Tia Hegarty
Tutor - Piano
Tia is currently studying environmental engineering at the university of Western Australia. She has been playing since the age of 7, completing grade 7 piano exams and grade 3 theory certificate. She has previously taught students age 9-14 and loves sharing her passion of music.
Hugo Miller
Tutor - Guitar
Hugo is a 3rd-year Computer Science and Philosophy student at the University of Western Australia. He has taken music classes as broadening units in his degree and has been playing guitar for around 6 years.
Initially, Hugo started with classical piano. Over time his music taste led him towards the guitar. Since picking it up, Hugo has thoroughly enjoyed the progress and results he has achieved through consistent practice.
For Hugo, playing the guitar has opened up new opportunities to connect with others, as he has played in 3 bands and frequently jams with friends/family. It has started an aspiration to create/share his own music and has become a productive outlet to relax and unwind after studying and attending to his other responsibilities.
The fun and personal connection Hugo has with music can give younger students an engaging learning process. He is grateful to have had the opportunity to learn guitar with the right mentorship, as it has been a crucial component of his development, and he would love to share the same experience and skills with others.
Holly Booker
Tutor - Piano
Holly is beginning a Bachelor of Philosophy in Music Studies and Chemistry as a first year uni student in 2025. She has played piano since age 7, completing Grade 7 AMEB in 2022 and Grade 4 Music Theory AMEB in 2023, and has since been working towards her Certificate of Performance exam, playing mostly Certificate and A.mus.A repertoire for Music ATAR performances in Year 11 and 12. She also achieved 1st place in Music ATAR this year.
Holly loves playing piano more than anything else, and her school music department became a second home to her. She hopes that her students can find as much joy in music as she does, and her passion and excitement for music and piano can inspire her students to strive to be their best, and to fall in love with music.
James Gosper
Tutor - Piano
James is a history student at the University of Western Australia. He has played piano for over ten years, completing his AMEB Grade 7 piano exam and Grade 3 theory exam in 2022. He enjoys classical, jazz and pop piano, and also has experience playing saxophone and making electronic music. He hopes he can foster passion and technique in young musicians so they can enjoy the gift of music.
Matthew Walmsley
Tutor - Piano
Matthew is beginning a Bachelor of Music degree at WAAPA as a first year student in 2025, studying composition and sonic arts. He has been playing piano for 7 years and has accumulated much experience in music performance and sound production. In 2023, he completed grade 7 piano and grade 3 music theory through the AMEB curriculum. Matthew is secondarily a guitarist and singer, having been apart of a senior vocal group, a jazz band and a folk band. Matthew has been teaching piano to students from a wide range of years groups ever since 2024. He thoroughly enjoys being able to pass on the passion of music to more people and inspiring the next generation of pianists.
Evelyn Franklyn
Tutor - Singing
Evelyn is beginning a ‘Bachelor of Arts’ course at the University of Western Australia in 2025, studying Musical Theatre and English Literature with the goal of becoming secondary school teacher. Her musical journey began with guitar lessons from age six and she has participated in various choral ensembles from a young age. Evelyn started voice lessons at age 12 and has performed in Rock bands, Musicals and Choirs as well as performing solo at venues from local cafes to formal Eisteddfods. Evelyn has completed both her Grade 7 and 8 AMEB musical theatre exams in addition to Grade 4 Singing for Leisure and is passionate about teaching music theory concepts through singing. She was music captain in her final year of schooling and has found a strong sense of community through her extensive participation in musical ensembles. Evelyn believes that music teaches work ethic and self confidence in a fun environment and that the skills learned through performing extend far beyond the stage.