Meet our Team
Chris Maunders
Chris is our vibrant Harmonica Educator and Workshop Curator. His skills as a professional chromatic harmonica player and full-time educator, combined with his unique academic credentials are the backbone of our exciting program.
Did you know: Our harmonica teacher Chris Maunders became the first person in Australian history to complete a Bachelor of Music on the Chromatic Harmonica.
Erika Caprile
Erika is our Head of Administration and Course Designer. Her bubbly character mixed with extensive experience in behavioural psychology and primary & high school language teaching ensures our methods are thoroughly planned out and communicated successfully to students. Erika is the brain behind Harp’s a Breeze, and she sure knows how to play a burning blues harp!
Hannah Patricia Beaumont
Hannah is our quirky Marketing & Promotions leader. Her work with one of the world’s leading Jazz venues, Smalls Jazz Club (New York) as well as booking manager for some of America’s most creative musicians is a testament to her passion for professional performing arts. We are very lucky to have Hannah on the team.
Benji Attiche
Hailing from Berlin, Germany, Benji is our Cultural Incursions Manager with a zest for music from different corners of the world. His utter adoration for live music is reflected in the Harp’s a Breeze Cultural Incursions which feature Melbourne’s leading musicians and their genuine connections to their homeland. Not to mention, students love hearing the virtuosity of Benji’s guitar playing!
Atienne Bakker-Szum
Atienne, doubling as an incredibly gifted musician, is our personal photographer. Upon request from schools, Atienne offers his fantastic ability to capture the essence of music education throughout our school incursions and workshops. We love Atienne, his photography and his musical talents!