The Central Coast Conservatorium is pleased to welcome award-winning singer-songwriter, performer and former Con student Liam Burrows to our expanding vocal department.
Central Coast-based Liam – a talented jazz performer, recording artist and Australia’s Got Talent 2011 finalist – is joining the Con as a contemporary vocal and piano teacher for high-school-age students.
“I remember some of my favourite musical experiences as a child were at the Con and one of my most influential teachers, guitarist Guy Strazz, is still teaching. I can’t wait to bring my contemporary energy to such an amazing institution!”
- Liam will be available after school on Tuesdays to Thursdays, 3.30pm to 7pm for 30-minute or one-hour lessons from 22 February. If you would like to find out more about lessons phone the Conservatorium office on 4324 7477.
Take 5 with Liam Burrows
Who is your musical inspiration?
My biggest inspirations would have to be Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble and John Mayer.
What is your proudest musical achievement?
When I was selected as a finalist for the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition in LA 2015. I was flown to LA and had the opportunity to perform for Herbie Hancock.
When did you know you wanted to be a musician?
I grew up in a musical family. I actually can’t remember a particular moment but there are videos of me playing the drums and piano at four years of age. I guess I always knew I was going to do music.
If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing?
Well I currently also photograph weddings, so I suppose I would be doing that. I can’t imagine myself not doing a creative venture of some sort.
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
I love buying photography gear. I’m absolutely obsessed.
About Liam Burrows
Described by jazz legend James Morrison as “a great ambassador for jazz”, Liam has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the music scene over the past decade, while continuing to develop as an exceptional and unique entertainer, performing all over Australia as well as overseas.
He has recorded two albums – All of Me (released aged 17) and Feel Free in 2019. He was named Best Jazz Artist at the Australian Music Industry’s MusicOz Awards and has performed more than 350 shows around Australia. He also supported the Pointer Sisters during their national tour.
A gifted entertainer, Liam has also performed as headline act on Australian, British, American and Norwegian cruise ships and has made regular appearances on TV shows including Channel 10’s The Circle and Seven Network’s The Morning Show and All Together Now.
Liam completed his Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Performance in 2016 and graduated from the Australian Institute of Music in 2017.
