Natarani enjoys teaching beginners to advanced students of all ages. She teaches using the Suzuki method, which emphasizes developing an "ear" for making music.

Natarani has a Master of Music degree from Canterbury University (1998), with Alexander Ivashkin. She also has a Postgraduate Certificate from Trinity College of Music London, majoring in cello. She is a certified teacher of the Suzuki method and her performance experience includes the Auckland and Christchurch Philharmonia and the Christchurch Symphony orchestra ( 1995-2000). She currently plays in the Waitakere orchestra and Bach Musica.

Apart from her role in Heartstrings Duo, Natarani continues to accept roles as a professional cellist with orchestras, chamber ensembles & recitals.

 

Sasha offers friendly positive instruction, building technical confidence in both young and adult students. As a teaching aid in sight reading, Sasha uses a unique colour coded system he has developed. Sasha is establishing a flourishing Suzuki guitar studio.

Sasha has a Diploma of Music Auckland and Christchurch University 1995, has completed postgraduate studies with well-known guitarist Miles Jackson from Nelson and continued his studies with classical guitar masters in Canada and Venezuela.

He has seven years experience as a professional musician in the Auckland and Christchurch region.