YANA WELLS
GOLD COAST WEDDING VIOLINIST
 

Yana Wells is a Gold Coast–born violinist with a lifelong passion for music.
She began learning the violin at the age of six years old and received classical training under Austrian-trained violinist Victoria Lakatos, a highly respected and inspiring teacher.

A full Music Scholarship student at All Saints Anglican School, Yana was awarded her Associate of Music Australia (A.Mus.A) qualification at 16 years old. She was lead violin in the All Saints Anglican Chamber Orchestra under the baton of David Maddick, a distinguished chamber string orchestra tutor who has made a lasting impact on the Australian music education scene. Yana lead the orchestra and won the National Premier Division at the Australian Music Fest in Sydney in 1999. In addition to this, she performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Gold Coast Youth Orchestra.

Yana later attended the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she studied under the late John Curro AM MBE — one of Australia’s most esteemed conductors and a towering figure in classical music. 

Over the years, Yana has performed with numerous respected orchestras and ensembles, and she currently plays with the Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra. Alongside her musical career, Yana is also a Graphic and Web Designer and has owned an Art Print business for over a decade.

In 2024, Yana founded Estrella Strings, an all female Gold Coast String Quartet who plays at various Weddings and Corporate Functions. Since its debut, the group has made a vibrant impact on the Gold Coast music scene. Their performances have been featured in the Gold Coast Bulletin, broadcast live on ABC Radio, and showcased on the Triple M stage at The Gold Coast Show. The trio has appeared at many of the region’s most prestigious events, including the Frizelle Sunshine Awards Ball, the Homecorp Ball at The Langham, and the Gold Coast Bulletin Women of the Year Awards at The Star — two years in a row. Most recently, Yana was honoured to perform on New Year’s Eve at the award-winning Nineteen at The Star and as a Violinist in the famous band Chocolate Starfish.

Estrella Strings brings a fresh and modern twist to string music, delighting audiences at weddings, corporate functions, and special events across the region. Yana looks forward to bringing the perfect musical touch to your special occasion.