Founder and principal Kenneth Kelley.
Piano Keyboard Theory Songwriting


I started teaching in 1995 with fun class based Kids on Keyboards program through state schools. This has helped me make music fun.
Led to open Caloundra Music Academy in April 2004, up at the Strand Complex in Caloundra,  I remain humbled in that we have had many students move into different areas of the music Industry.
Personally,  I teach Piano/Keyboard, + some guitar and singing.
My hope is that we will continue to offer affordable lessons and hold fast to our motto 'Dedication To Education'.

Guitar and Drums
Tim Dashiell


Tim joined our teaching team in 2019 and has been helping students achieve their goals not only with Caloundra Music Academy but has his own studio 'Hinterland Music School'  up at Mapleton. Timothy is a Bachelor of Music Performance graduate from the Victorian college of the Arts, University of Melbourne. With many years experience teaching as a high school instrumental music teacher, private music school tutor and as a working professional musician all over Australia. Experienced in progressing students through AMEB and ANZCA Modern Method grades, as well as preparing students for tertiary music courses. Tim's aim is to deliver a comprehensive learning experience by offering a solid foundation in music fundamentals and musicianship skills, that is also orientated around the students natural interest and desire to develop in the styles they love.
Tim joined our teaching team in 2019.
To book a lesson with Tim or any of our other teachers please fill in the contact form or call us on 54925952 / 0412838546

Piano Vocal Theory
Trinity Tintor

Trinity is an absolute delight as a teacher. She started learning at the age of 5 and is in fact a past student of Caloundra Music Academy☺
Trinity was awarded her Grade 8 Classical piano & Grade 5 theory in 2016 and at the same time was studying singing. She continues her studies with the It was then that Trinity immersed herself in the local & Brisbane music scene, performing along side peers & introducing herself to new genres & styles of music including Jazz & Blues. She began her journey teaching privately & has a real passion and commitment to the progression of every student. Trinity’s approach to teaching aims to deliver an aural & technical approach to music to give the student an full grasp of the instrument & develop a personal “sound”whilst keeping it exciting. Trinity joined our teaching team in 2021.
To book a lesson with Trinity or any of our other teachers please fill in the contact form or call us on 54925952 / 0412838546

Piano Flute Theory
Amy Welsh

Amy has been with the Caloundra Music Academy teaching team now since 2019 and made a wonderful difference to children's lives. As a mum of 4 beautiful children she has a heart to see starting out musicians reach their full potential. Amy has her Bachelor of Music in which while she majored on flute is also an accomplished pianist. A tribute to Amy is her student dedication and progress. Many have done exams and achieved high results and they keep coming back for more.
To book a lesson with Amy or any of our other teachers please fill in the contact form or call us on 54925952 / 0412838546

Piano Vocal Theory
Songwriting Composition
Graham Bishop

Graham has been playing piano since he was 10. He first studied classical piano and finished his Associate Music award (A.MUS.A).
He then began working in original and covers bands and developing his keyboard skills in different styles.
Later he formed a couple of jazz/ rock /blues/ fusion original bands, one  called “Liquid Groove” the other “Vertigo4” where
Graham was the main songwriter, and the band received some radio exposure on PBS radio in Melbourne, Australia
Now Graham is living on the Sunshine Coast in South Eastern Queensland, Australia.
He recently played in a multiple tribute shows, working base from Queensland, Australia but also recently traveled to multiple destinations around Australia. He also wrote 35 string quartet arrangements and performed with members of  the Sydney & Brisbane Symphony Orchestra and the Kings of Country Rock tribute show.