WHO WE ARE
Our Teachers
Anyerin Drury
Instruments:
Voice, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory, Ukulele, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
"Anyerin is a captivating artist with a compelling voice and a mastery over multiple instruments, including the guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, and drums. With
Mitchell Cordingley
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory, Artist Development and Mentoring
Experience/Qualifications:
Mitchell is a friendly, passionate and dedicated music teacher, who has been part of NMA team for nearly 10 years.
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Jordan Sutherland
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Jordan started his musical journey in late 2006, primarily playing guitar and bass ever since.
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Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Seán van Doornum
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice, Theory, Composition, Song-writing and Music Technology
Experience/Qualifications:
Traditionally trained in classical guitar and composition from age 8 by his grandfather, Edward van Doornum
Elijah Roberts
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Elijah completed a Cert 3 in performance at TAFE in 2019.
He managed and performed in a rock band for 5yrs, with sold out gigs in Newcastle and Sydney.
Kurt Taylor
Instruments:
Piano, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance). Masters of Education (current). AMEB 8th Grade Piano.
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Specialisations:
Classical, Contemporary, HSC Music, AMEB
Daniel Furzer
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Song-writing, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Specialising in Song-writing), JMC Academy. Band 6 in HSC Music (2016)
Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Liam Tooth
Instruments:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Percussion), University of Newcastle. Master of Music, University of Sydney.
Chris Davidson
Instrument:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Has over 30 years of experience teaching drums in the Maitland area. ​
Cameron Blacklock
Instruments:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Cameron has a certificate 3 in music industry and is currently studying a Bachelor of music in contemporary performance at The Australian Institute of Music ​​​​
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Louis Johnson
Instruments:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
My name is Louis Johnson and I am a professional drummer with over five years of performance experience and hold an Advanced Diploma of Music. Alongside my work as a musician, I have developed strong technical skills, including hardware setup, troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, and a solid working knowledge of what’s necessary for live performance & recording.​
Anyerin Drury
Instruments:
Voice, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory, Ukulele, Artist Development
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Experience/Qualifications:
"Anyerin is a captivating artist with a compelling voice and a mastery over multiple instruments, including the guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, and drums. With
Llaney Webb
Instruments:
Voice
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Experience/Qualifications:
Llaney is a heartfelt and captivating singer-songwriter with a distinct Australian sound. Growing up in central NSW, Llaney started performing gigs at 16
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Daniel Furzer
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Song-writing, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Specialising in Song-writing), JMC Academy. Band 6 in HSC Music (2016) ​
Shyanne Irwin
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Songwriting, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Shyanne is a passionate musician with a deep love for performing and
teaching. She achieved a Band 6 in HSC Music and completed her Bachelor
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Sean van Doornum
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice, Theory, Composition, Song-writing and Music Technology
Experience/Qualifications:
Traditionally trained in classical guitar and composition from age 8 by his grandfather, Edward van Doornum
Ella Moulder
Instruments:
Voice
Experience/Qualifications:
B13 years vocal teaching experience
Bachelor of Music majoring in contemporary voice. Studying a Master's of education with music and special/inclusive education specialties.
Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Anyerin Drury
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Voice, Music Theory, Ukulele, Artist Development
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Experience/Qualifications:
"Anyerin is a captivating artist with a compelling voice and a mastery over multiple instruments, including the guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, and drums. With
Mitchell Cordingley
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory, Artist Development and Mentoring
Experience/Qualifications:
Mitchell is a friendly, passionate and dedicated music teacher, who has been part of NMA team for nearly 10 years.
Seán van Doornum
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice, Theory, Composition, Song-writing and Music Technology
Experience/Qualifications:
Traditionally trained in classical guitar and composition from age 8 by his grandfather, Edward van Doornum
Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Benedict Isaac
Instruments:
Voice, Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Benedict has a background in Musical Theatre and has studied Music Performance & Songwriting at JMC Academy, where he had various original songs critiqued by industry professionals
Jordan Sutherland
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Jordan started his musical journey in late 2006, primarily playing guitar and bass ever since.
Elijah Roberts
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Elijah completed a Cert 3 in performance at TAFE in 2019.
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Shyanne Irwin
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Songwriting, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Shyanne is a passionate musician with a deep love for performing and
teaching. She achieved a Band 6 in HSC Music and completed her Bachelor
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Anyerin Drury
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Voice, Music Theory, Ukulele, Artist Development
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Experience/Qualifications:
"Anyerin is a captivating artist with a compelling voice and a mastery over multiple instruments, including the guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, and drums. With
Peter Bird
Instruments:
DJ’ing, Electronic Music Production, Brass (Trumpet), Woodwind (Saxophone and Clarinet)
Experience/Qualifications:
Sound Engineer and Lighting Technician at Hunter Valley Grammar.
Music Teacher & Band Leader at Redhead Public School, Adamstown Public School, Biraban Public School
Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Peter Bird
Instruments:
DJ’ing, Electronic Music Production, Brass (Trumpet), Woodwind (Saxophone and Clarinet)
Experience/Qualifications:
Sound Engineer and Lighting Technician at Hunter Valley Grammar.
Music Teacher & Band Leader at Redhead Public School, Adamstown Public School, Biraban Public School
Anyerin Drury
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Voice, Music Theory, Ukulele, Artist Development
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Experience/Qualifications:
"Anyerin is a captivating artist with a compelling voice and a mastery over multiple instruments, including the guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, and drums. With
Mitchell Cordingley
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory, Artist Development and Mentoring
Experience/Qualifications:
Mitchell is a friendly, passionate and dedicated music teacher, who has been part of NMA team for nearly 10 years.
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Daniel Furzer
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Song-writing, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Specialising in Song-writing), JMC Academy. Band 6 in HSC Music (2016)
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Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Seán van Doornum
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Voice, Theory, Composition, Song-writing and Music Technology
Experience/Qualifications:
Traditionally trained in classical guitar and composition from age 8 by his grandfather, Edward van Doornum
Shyanne Irwin
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Songwriting, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Shyanne is a passionate musician with a deep love for performing and
teaching. She achieved a Band 6 in HSC Music and completed her Bachelor
Oliver Freeth
Instruments:
Piano, Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production, Songwriting, Artist Development
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Composition and production), University of Newcastle. 
Masters of Creative Industries (Currently pursuing) SAE institute.
Cameron Blacklock
Instruments:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Cameron has a certificate 3 in music industry and is currently studying a Bachelor of music in contemporary performance at The Australian Institute of Music ​​​​
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