A resident of Adelaide, Yvette majored in music studies throughout high school, and was invited to apply for AMEB scholarship following outstanding exam results. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Music at the Elder Conservatorium with an equal weighting of Performance and Musicology studies, studying under a number of different teachers.

Yvette began teaching piano at a primary school in 1985 and moved to private teaching on starting full time employment after University studies. Her abilities as a teacher have been well demonstrated with students receiving excellent results in AMEB exams throughout a 25 year teaching career, and a successful sports coaching record.

As well as a Bachelors degree, she holds the Associate and Licentiate qualifications from the AMEB, and is a full member of the Music Teachers Association, has an 'Authority To Teach Piano' in public schools by the Teachers Registration Board. Since graduating she continued piano studies with Gil Sullivan and performed in numerous concerts for Recitals Australia.

Performance and study were suspended after having two children, however 2009 saw a return to performance with a Recitals Australia Lunch Hour Concert. She currently manages a large private teaching practice which has expanded to several schools, and is an AMEB Examiner.

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