Shannon began his musical journey at age 4 with a toy violin made from a chocolate box, a ruler and a chop stick as a bow. Since then, he has found music (and chocolate) to be one of life’s joys and something he wants to continue to nurture and share with others.
Shannon is excited to continue studies at ANAM in 2026, under the tutelage of Adam Chalabi.
Born and raised in Perth, Shannon studied under Shaun Lee Chen. He is the winner of the VOSE Memorial Prize at the Conservatorium of Western Australia, University of Western Australia, and is the recipient of the Royal Overseas League scholarship where he performed and received masterclasses in the United Kingdom.
Shannon has performed in masterclasses with Laurence Jackson, Emily Sun, Karen Gomyo, Michael Foyle, Philippe Honore, Igor Keller and Joo Young Ho. He was also fortunate to participate in masterclasses with the Borodin Quartet and the Australian String Quartet.
Shannon developed a love for chamber music when he joined the St. George’s College String Quartet from 2017-2021 under Paul Wright. The quartet explored a wide variety of repertoire ranging from Vivaldi trios to Bartok string quartets which furthered Shannon’s love for music. Since 2024, he has been a casual member of the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
In his free time, Shannon enjoys photography, working on cars and exploring the Karri Forest of Southwest Australia.
FROM: WA. Lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Shannon is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Maureen Carruthers, David and Geraldine Glenny, Stuart Kollmorgen OAM and Rodrigo Oliveira, Anne and Greg Sewell.
Shannon plays an Antonio Costa Violin on loan to ANAM from Jannie Brown and a Hill and Sons bow donated to ANAM by The Bryce Family.
Photo by Pia Johnson