Born and raised in Naarm/Melbourne, Timothy has always been avidly engaged with music, and playing piano continues to provide ways to explore all types. His love of the instrument began at age 6 and has continued throughout school and university. In 2026 he continues his third and final year of studies at ANAM, studying under Timothy Young.
Through his undergraduate studies in music at the University of Melbourne, Tim had the privilege to learn with Jerry Wong at the piano and studied Continuo with Donald Nicolson. He participated in performances with a variety of university ensembles on organ, harpsichord, and piano.
Tim loves playing anything from folk music to contemporary and avant-garde. He is also a committed collaborative artist and performs frequently as a Lieder pianist. Together with his friend and soprano Breanna Stuart, he has won several prizes at the National Liederfest including the Geoffrey Parsons Accompanist Prize, and in 2025 the pair was awarded first place in the Sydney International Song Prize.
A particular highlight from Tim’s time at ANAM so far has been co-curating Ghosts of the Convent with Anna Goldsworthy and author and poet Nam Le.
Music also provides a bridge to many of Tim’s other interests. Studies in Mandarin through school and university led to exploring music traditions in China. Protracted interests in Maths and Philosophy led to a love of conceptual music from composers such as Ligeti and Varèse.
In his free time, Tim enjoys cooking massive amounts of soup for friends, stargazing with his telescope, and playing tenor horn with his local Brass Band.
FROM: VIC. Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
Tim is supported by ANAM Syndicate donors Min Jiang, Jeanne McMullin, Elizabeth Nye, Mary Oliver, Marie Rowland, Anonymous.
Photo by Pia Johnson