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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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
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.
Jordan Sutherland
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
Experience/Qualifications:
Jordan started his musical journey in late 2006, primarily playing guitar and bass ever since.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Jordan Houston
Instruments:
Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
Jordan went to NU for a bachelor of music and graduated with distinction majoring in composition. She has been playing Piano for 18 years and enjoys sharing that passion with her students.
Ham Ham
Instruments:
Violin, Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
Ham is a dedicated violinist, violist and pianist with extensive experience as a performer, leader, and mentor.
Liam Tooth
Instruments:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Music (Percussion), University of Newcastle. Master of Music, University of Sydney.
David Van Togeren
Instrument:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
David is a second generation drum teacher who began playing as soon as he could hold a pair of sticks. ​
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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Chris Davidson
Instrument:
Drums
Experience/Qualifications:
Has over 30 years of experience teaching drums in the Maitland area. ​
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
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
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) ​
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.
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
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.
Phillip Costovski
Instruments:
Voice
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Experience/Qualifications:
Master of Arts - Royal Academy of Music
Licentiate in Vocal Pedagogy - Royal Academy of Music
Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice) - Queensland Conservatorium
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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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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, Ukulele
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
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
Ham Ham
Instruments:
Violin, Piano
Experience/Qualifications:
Ham is a dedicated violinist, violist and pianist with extensive experience as a performer, leader, and mentor.
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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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.
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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