Ailsa is a flute teacher and current music education student at the University of Queensland. After performing internationally as a dancer, Ailsa decided to pursue her love of music and education through completing a Bachelor of Music (Hons) and a Bachelor of Education. Ailsa is an avid flute performer and choral musician enjoying performing diverse repertoire with leading Queensland ensembles. Ailsa is also a passionate church musician, as a Lay Clerk at Holy Trinity Church, Fortitude Valley, and Secretary for the Royal School of Church Music Queensland Branch. Last year, she completed Honours research investigating what influences the pedagogical approaches of classroom music teachers in Queensland.