In this devotional series, Pastors Russell and Sam together with other leaders from the Planetshakers Church team share how God wants us to live under His Light and not the darkness of a situation. Let us live under the light of who our God is. He is our healer, our redeemer, our freedom, and our joy. In the year of acceleration, He wants to bring light to your situation!
Lorraine Salvador is a Melbourne based professional singer and music educator. She holds an Undergraduate Degree in Music from Monash University and has studied contemporary singing in Australia, Italy and the United States. Lorraine works for multiple music schools and Secondary Colleges across Melbourne as a VCE Music vocal teacher and a choir director. Lorraine has also worked as a musical director and vocal director for high schools and amateur theatre companies across Melbourne. She is passionate about teaching and enjoys sharing her knowledge and insight with all of her students.
Instagram: @lorraineannemusic
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0433 464 184
Joshua is a bassist, guitarist and a keen music educator. As a member of the Planetshakers band, he has had the opportunity to tour both domestically and internationally. A diverse musician, Joshua has played in Rock, Classical, Jazz/Big Band and Theatre contexts, reflecting his love for music. This love drove him to complete a Bachelor of Music from the Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music.
Joshua is both qualified and eager to grow the musical gifts of others. He started teaching guitar and bass whilst still in high school and has worked with hundreds of students since. Combining his extensive knowledge of technique and musical styles with his expertise in the areas of musical theory and aural recognition, Joshua is able to provide his students with a cohesive and logical view of the fretboard. He takes great pleasure in unlocking the potential creativity in others, working with them to push past their perceived limitations and transforming weaknesses into strengths.
Instagram: @joshua.monk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0448 370 121
Qivin started playing drums when he was 7 and completed his grade 8 exam in rock & pop (Trinity College). He soon after performs regularly and started teaching at the age of 13. He is currently part of the Planetshakers band playing in weekly services and events. He takes great pleasure seeing his students grow in their gifts and unlocking their creativity. He has a passion for teaching and wants to empower the next generation of musicians.
Instagram: @qivin
Phone: 0430 505 26
Caitlin is an experienced and passionate vocal teacher, with 9 years of performing experience behind her. From growing up in a musical household and after taking vocal lessons for many years, Caitlin further pursued her love of singing by studying with the Australian Music Examinations Board. In 2015 Caitlin completed her 8th and final grade of singing exams, and in 2016 moved on to study her Certificate of Performance.Caitlin has previously taught as a vocal teacher and an instrumental teacher, and has the passion to see her students improve and succeed in their goals. She is committed to helping singers find themselves and transform into the confident and individual singers they are meant to be. As a member of Planetshakers Church, Caitlin takes great pleasure in seeing students unlock their potential and excel in their God-given creativity.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0432 564 918
Chris is a qualified musician who graduated with Honours from a Bachelor of Music at The University of Western Australia. Chris has also completed an Associate Diploma through AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board). With over a decade of teaching experience, with numerous music schools in Perth and Melbourne, Chris has gain experience in teaching students at different musical levels as well as age groups. He has a passion for teaching and it gives him great pleasure in unlocking the musical gifts in each individual. Chris is also currently a part of Planetshakers band and occasionally go on tour with the team.
Instagram: @chrislimpah
Email: 0423 807 787
Zach picked up the guitar in high school and never looked back. Soon after he started playing he finished his grade 8 exams in contemporary (AMEB, including jazz), rock&pop (Trinity College), rock and acoustic (Rockschool); all with honours or High Distinctions. He has also completed music performance units through the UTAS Conservatorium of music (with High Distinctions).
Zach has been teaching guitar privately and in schools since the age of 15 and is able to teach all skill levels. He performs regularly around Melbourne as a solo act and in a duo, and is a sponsored guitarist at Cole Clark Guitars. He has toured nationally multiple times with his EP ‘The Way Home’. Zach’s heart for teaching is to empower students to reach the absolute pinnacle of their potential while creating an environment for music to be enjoyed as it should be.
Instagram: @zachspinks
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0467 329 935
Nicky currently teaches high school maths, but music has always been in his blood, having played piano and guitar for most part of his life. He currently teaches students from beginner to intermediate level. He is a part of the Planetshakers band, playing in weekly services on a Sunday and at our annual Planetshakers Conference. He also tours with the band around the world. His heart is for his students to be able to grow steadily in their gifting and feel the satisfaction that comes with pouring out your heart in worship to God no matter your skill level.
Instagram: @nicky.seow
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0403 547 768
I grew up surrounded by highly creative individuals. My father was one of them. He would introduce me to many of his creations, but I was particularly interested in his music. I started learning the guitar when I was nine years old. As a young boy I would listen and play to everything that I could find in my dad’s CD collection. When I was a teenager, I started noticing that many of my peers were interested to know more about the music that I played. Hence, I started giving private guitar lessons at a young age of 15. I believe there is no limit to what my students are capable of doing – I will always find a way to get my students to surprise themselves when they achieve what they thought they were incapable of doing. Tol this day, music is still where my heart is and doing what God wants to do through music is something that I would never stop striving for. I have had a life-changing experience through music and being able to be a part of my students’ journey towards that experience would certainly be an honour. In addition to teaching, I play in the Planetshakers Band and it is such an honour and joy to do what I love.
Instagram: @kelly_hiu
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0450 010 878
