Qualifications
- 2013 - Masters in Composition - University of Auckland School of Music
- 2010 - Honors in Composition (1st class) - University of Auckland School of Music,
- 1997 - Postgraduate certificate in Jazz, Contemporary and Popular music - Leeds College of Music (United Kingdom)
- 1995 - Diploma in Jazz Studies - Christchurch Jazz School
Awards
- 2013 Arts Access Aotearoa AAA artist awards
- 1999 Best original music AUSA short film awards
- 1995 Composition award Christchurch Jazz School
- 1978 Country woman's institute cup for most indoor points (Dairy Flat primary school agricultural day