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:
Achieved Band 6 in HSC Music.
Completed Bachelor Of Music Degree in Guitar Performance at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music with Distinction.
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
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
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
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
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.
Ben Martin
Instruments:
Guitar
Experience/Qualifications:
Studying a Bachelor of Music at the University of Newcastle
Achieved a Band 6 in HSC Music 1`
Selected to perform at the Sydney opera house for the 2023 HSC ENCORE Showcase
Catherine Deng
Instruments:
Piano, Violin
Experience/Qualifications:
As a passionate musician and educator, Catherine brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the world of music. With a foundation rooted in both classical and contemporary genres, Catherine
Kurt Taylor
Instruments:
Piano, Music Theory, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance). Masters of Education (current). AMEB 8th Grade Piano.
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
Mia McKay
Instruments:
Piano, HSC Music
Experience/Qualifications:
AEMB 8th Grade Piano Honours, Band 6 in Music 1
Specialisations:
Classical, Contemporary, HSC Music, AMEB
Sean Tang
Instruments:
Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
With 12 Years of experience as a dedicated piano player, Sean is an optimistic piano enthusiast who holds a passion in sharing his musical/practical knowledge with those around.
Brian Tang
Instruments:
Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
With over 13 years of learning the piano and more than 4 years of experience working in the sydney music schools focusing on classical repertoire. Brian is an accomplished performer who has made a
Sienna Bowden
Instruments:
Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
Sienna Bowden has been playing the piano for 14 years now. She started playing piano when she was four and continued playing due to her passion for music. She attended Hunter School of
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, HSC Music, Voice, Piano, Music Theory
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Cassidy Donovan
Instruments:
Voice
Experience/Qualifications:
Cassidy has an extensive background of vocal training, being trained in styles such as pop, classical, theatre and jazz.
Cassidy has worked alongside the ACMF as
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
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
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
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.
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 showcasing the best HSC music students
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