Guitar&Bass

Your Guitar and Bass Teachers are
James	Luke

Lee	Anyerin

Guitar Did you know that you only need to learn 3 or 4 chords on the guitar and you can then play several hundred different songs? It would normally take only 2 to 3 weeks to learn these chords if you practice. There are 4 main types of Guitar. Nylon String Acoustic, Steel String Acoustic, Electric and Bass. Bass Guitar has 4 strings instead of 6 like the above guitars mentioned. The Bass is considered a Rhythm section instrument rather than a Melody or Chord playing instrument and is normally played only one note at a time. The Bass player works very closely with the drummer in the band. If there is no drummer present then the bass is the time and rhythm section. All students and parents will have regular face to face contact with Rosie who will be checking in with you and your teacher to ensure that you are on the right road to ROCK !!!
5 minutes with your Guitar Teachers
James Overend

Nickname Jimmy, Ovo Education HSC, Diploma of Music Business Current bands Safe Hands, 12 Mile Tombstone, Rendall Wagner band Previous band Immune Favorite bands Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Queen, Refused, Drifting over Brooklyn, Dream Theater Favorite Musician Jimmy Page How long have you been playing About 6-7 yrs, enjoying every minute of it! What inspired you to be a musician How much fun people seemed to be having whilst playing guitar, it looked like a hoot! The person I most admire in the world is My brother, my dad, and Brien McVernon! Words of Wisdom / motto for life One day, you’ll wake up and realise you’ve taken your days – just like today – for granted! The mentor who influenced you the most is Brien McVernon…that’s an easy one! The best advice I ever got from him was Use your vibrato dammit!!! If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be A performer. I LOVE playing guitar more then anything! What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Playing guitar, spending too much time on the internet, hanging out with my buddies. “Bad” food I just can’t resist I don’t think Indian is that healthy so I’m going to say that. My favorite psych-up song is The Failsafe – Misery Signals My favorite website is probably www.myspace.com. My favorite place in the world is my own mind….hahaha, I’m pretty much a recluses. I can’t live without My Music Man, it a pretty killer instrument. If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Jimmy Page, He’s a freaking genius
Anyerin Drury

Nickname Annie Education Cert IV Music Industry Business, HSC Current band Redlight Trolley Favourite bands Hillsong United and Pearl Jam How long have you been playing 7 years What inspired you to be a musician I’ve always loved music, but when my Dad bought me a guitar, I just started to lay it The person I most admire in the world is Jesus Words of Wisdom / motto for life Aaaaarrrrrrgh Maties! If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be A science Teacher, or a camel herder, or an aircraft pilot, or a pro sandboarder…! What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Graphic Design “Bad” food I just can’t resist Pizza My favorite psych-up song / music is Hillsong United and Pearl Jam, simultaneously My favorite place in the world is Church, seriously Other interesting facts I have been playing music for Youth Group and other events for the last 5 years. I’ve head up the music team for the Unleashed conference in Newcastle, and have been heavily involved in many other large music events
Lee Rolfe

Education HSC, Diploma in Audio Engineering, Cert IV Music Business Current band The Bad and The Ugly Previous bands Spook, Omega Red, Quaan, Cornstalk, Taylormade, Cold Rain, Call For Chaos Favourite bands KISS, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Limp Bizkit, Maroon 5 Favourite Musician Ace Frehley How long have you been playing 20 Years What inspired you to be a musician Just always wanted it. Then I saw KISS The person I most admire in the world is Nigel Tufnel (Spinal Tap) Words of Wisdom / motto for life Have a GOOD time ALL the time If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be A Record Producer What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Recording “Bad” food I just can’t resist Noodles My favorite psych-up song / music is KISS My favorite website is Digidesign.com My favorite place in the world is My Studio I can’t live without My Studio If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Ace Frehley Other interesting facts I run my own studio called “Captain Fatt Productions”
Luke Davis

Education HSC, Diploma of Music Business Current band The Storm Picturesque Previous bands Kids of November Favourite bands Architects, Johnny Truant, Misery Signals Favourite Musician Any who love what they do and are passionate about it! How long have you been playing 6 ½ years What inspired you to be a musician I guess the artists that I listened to are what inspired me to pick up a guitar. Seemed like it would be cool to be able to create the music that I enjoyed listening to, and I love performing! The person I most admire in the world is Jimmy Ovo Words of Wisdom / motto for life Be more like Jimmy Ovo! The mentor who influenced you the most is Most people I meet who are musicians and are great people…. Like Jimmy Ovo. The best advice I ever got from him/her was Jimmy ?? Good advice ? I don’t think so If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be playing guitar, der! What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Writing music, playing music, listening to music and generally lazying about “Bad” food I just can’t resist Pizza My favorite psych-up song / music is Anything with gnarly breakdowns My favorite website is myspace.com/thestormpicturesque My favorite place in the world is on stage I can’t live without My LTD… If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Stone Cold Steve Austin Other interesting facts I have been a part of Newcastle Music Week for the last 2 years, organizing successful gigs such as Punk N Grind

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