Sabrina Ives
Sabrina Ives is a Folk artist, singer/songwriter, music educator and mentor originally from Perth, Western Australia. Having over 10 years of experience as a performer, recording artist, songwriter and teacher, Sabrina has performed across Australia, the UK and Ireland and is passionate about helping students of all ages develop their musical skills, creativity and confidence. Sabrina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Contemporary Music from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she spent five years developing her craft and learning from leading musicians, artists and producers. She is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Music at Ulster University, further developing her skills and identity as an artist and performer.
Alongside her career as a professional musician, Sabrina has extensive experience in music education, teaching in schools, colleges and private settings across Australia. She has taught vocals, piano, guitar, music theory, aural skills, songwriting and ensemble performance to students of all ages and abilities. She also has experience teaching students about the business side of working in the music industry, including copyright, legislation and artist agreements.
As a working artist, Sabrina brings valuable real-world experience into her teaching. Her career has included songwriting, touring, studio recording, live performance and supporting interstate and international artists and bands. She has also been involved in festivals and event management, helping to create folk and singer/ songwriter nights and opportunities for musicians and communities to connect through music.
Sabrina has been releasing her own music since the age of 19, with her original work receiving international recognition. Her song and music video “War on the Innocent” received awards from the American Golden Picture Awards and the Eastern Europe International Film Awards. In 2020, she was also nominated for the
Channel 7 News Young Achiever Awards in recognition of her support and encouragement of young musicians and artists. Sabrina believes music education should be about more than developing technical ability. Her aim is to create an encouraging and creative environment where students can experiment, develop their confidence and discover their own musical identity. Whether a student is picking up an instrument for the first time, preparing for a performance, writing their first song or exploring a future career in music, Sabrina is committed to helping them find their voice, develop their talents and work towards their musical goals.