Dr. Liam Wooding

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liam Wooding is a concert pianist of Te Atihaunui Pāpārangi and Ngāti Tuera Ngāti Hinearo descent, celebrated for his chameleon-like ability to create keyboard color, as noted by Radio New Zealand. He has performed extensively in Australasia and is a graduate of the Fulbright Scholar program at the Australian National Academy of Music. Throughout his career, Wooding has collaborated with various renowned artists such as percussionist Steven Schick and soprano Stephanie Acraman, and established his own ensemble, the Morton Trio. Wooding has been acknowledged with the Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard Award and has played at prestigious events worldwide, including the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Auckland Arts Festival. He is actively engaged in teaching at the University of Western Australia's Conservatorium of Music, where he supports students and staff through classes and rehearsals. Furthermore, he serves as an examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board, contributing to the development of music education in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

AMEB Examiner

— Present

Australian Music Examination Board • Perth, Australia

Doctoral Candidate

2020-09-01 — Present

University of Waikato •

Visiting Lecturer

2025-01-01 — 2025-06-01

University of Canterbury •

Awards

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Springboard Award

2025-03-13
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Fulbright General Graduate Award

2021-09-29
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Postgraduate Scholarship

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.