WHO WE ARE
Our Teachers
Gianni Michelini
Instruments:
Guitar, Voice, Artist Development and Mentoring, Songwriting, Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar Performance), Masters of Audio Engineering & Production, AMEB AmusA in Classical Guitar
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:
Achieved Band 6 in HSC Music.
Completed Bachelor Of Music Degree in Guitar Performance at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music with Distinction.
Beau Hatch
Instruments:
Guitar, Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Hailing from Newcastle, Beau Hatch has become a cornerstone in Australia's country music landscape. As the lead guitarist for the acclaimed Viper Creek Band, he has showcased his unparalleled
Hamish McClure
Instruments:
Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Currently studying a Bachelor of Music at Newcastle University (UON)
Performed at The Glasshouse in Port Macquarie for Bravissimo 2020
Joseph Tabua
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Music Theory, Ukulele, Banjo, Artist Development, Guzheng, Oud, Tenor Saxophone
Experience/Qualifications:
Joseph Tabua is a versatile musician with expertise spanning across various musical genres and instruments. His profound
Tim Sanusi
Instruments:
Guitar, Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
Experience/Qualifications:
With over 25 years of experience, Tim is a seasoned guitarist proficient in styles ranging from rock, metal, and pop to blues, jazz, classical and more. His deep understanding of music theory is evident not only in his versatile playing but also in
Kate Finkelstein
Instruments:
Piano, Voice, Songwriting, Artist Development, Early Childhood
Experience/Qualifications:
AMEB Classical Piano
AMEB and Trinity Collage London classical voice
Currently studying Bachelor of education
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
Bridget Harper
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Songwriting and Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Songwriting Major),
JMC Academy Graduated 2018
Actively gigging around Newcastle as a solo artist and in duo acoustic covers act
Grace Prow
Instruments:
Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
Grace is an accomplished piano tutor and plays various genres and arrangements of pop songs for piano. Grace brings a unique blend of technical skill, performance and arrangement to her
Liam Tooth
Instruments:
Drums, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Percussion), University of Newcastle. Master of Music, University of Sydney.
Sean Constant
Instruments:
Drums/ Percussion
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Percussion), University of Newcastle
17 Years of Drumming Experience in Rock, Pop, Funk, Metal and Drumline.
Hand Percussion and Various Percussion Instrument expertise.
Gianni Michelini
Instruments:
Voice, Guitar, Artist Development and Mentoring, Songwriting, Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar Performance), Masters of Audio Engineering & Production, AMEB AmusA in Classical Guitar
Bridget Harper
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Songwriting and Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Songwriting Major),
JMC Academy Graduated 2018
Actively gigging around Newcastle as a solo artist and in duo acoustic covers act
Ella Moulder
Instruments:
Voice
Experience/Qualifications:
9 years Vocal Teaching Experience.
Bachelor of Music (Current) Majoring in Contemporary Voice, Performer in Theatre on Brunker's Production of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
Alicia Hignell
Instruments:
Voice
Experience/Qualifications:
A very seasoned performer, Alicia has 15 years industry experience singing in tribute and cover bands across Australia.
MO award winner 3 years running for best Australian tribute show.
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
Kate Finkelstein
Instruments:
Piano, Voice, Songwriting, Artist Development, Early Childhood
Experience/Qualifications:
AMEB Classical Piano
AMEB and Trinity Collage London classical voice
Currently studying Bachelor of education
Shyanne Irwin
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Songwriting, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Band 6 in Music
Currently studying a Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts at Newcastle Uni
Awarded the Karen Thrift Original Music and Lyric Prize
Will Sim
Instruments:
Voice, Songwriting
Experience/Qualifications:
Hunter Singers Choir (2009 - 2019)
Starstruck Featured Vocalist (2012 - 2014), Backing Vocals (2018)
HSC Music 1, Voice and Guitar (94/100)
Completed Bachelor of Creative
Jade Shearman
Instruments:
Voice
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Current) Majoring in Classical Voice - Australian Institute of Music
Diploma of Musical Theatre (2017) - WEA Hunter
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 over 10 years as an accomplished teacher
Joseph Tabua
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Music Theory, Ukulele, Banjo, Artist Development, Guzheng, Oud, Tenor Saxophone
Experience/Qualifications:
Joseph Tabua is a versatile musician with expertise spanning across various musical genres and instruments. His profound knowledge encompasses classical
Tim Sanusi
Instruments:
Guitar, Music Theory, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
Experience/Qualifications:
With over 25 years of experience, Tim is a seasoned guitarist proficient in styles ranging from rock, metal, and pop to blues, jazz, classical and more. His deep understanding of music theory is evident not only in his versatile playing but also in
Shyanne Irwin
Instruments: Voice, Violin, Songwriting, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Band 6 in Music
Currently studying a Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts at Newcastle Uni
Awarded the Karen Thrift Original Music and Lyric Prize
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
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
Gianni Michelini
Instruments:
Guitar, Voice, Artist Development and Mentoring, Songwriting, Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar Performance), Masters of Audio Engineering & Production, AMEB AmusA in Classical Guitar
Mitchell Cordingley
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory, Artist Development and Mentoring
Experience/Qualifications:
Achieved Band 6 in HSC Music.
Completed Bachelor Of Music Degree in Guitar Performance at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music with Distinction.
Bridget Harper
Instruments:
Voice, Piano, Songwriting and Music Theory
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Songwriting Major),
JMC Academy Graduated 2018
Actively gigging around Newcastle as a solo artist and in duo acoustic covers act
Kate Finkelstein
Instruments:
Piano, Voice, Songwriting, Artist Development, Early Childhood
Experience/Qualifications:
AMEB Classical Piano
AMEB and Trinity Collage London classical voice
Currently studying Bachelor of education
Kate Finkelstein
Instruments:
Piano, Voice, Songwriting, Artist Development, Early Childhood
Experience/Qualifications: