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 !!!

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 8 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

Education HSC
Current band Defuze
Previous bands Kestrel, Mirrorbox
Favourite bands STP, Pearl Jam, Diesel, Baby Animals, Rick Price, Keith Urban, Poison, & pretty much anything that has good melody, way to many to list here.
Favourite Musician Keith Urban, also too many to list here
How long have you been playing 16 years
What inspired you to be a musician Seeing Tommy Emmanuel on Hey Hey its Saturday
The person I most admire in the world is M y whole family
Words of Wisdom / motto for life GET TO WORK!!!!
The mentor who influenced you the most is Tommy Emmanuel
The best advice I ever got from him was GO 4 IT !!!! & GET TO WORK!!!!
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Unemployed
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Spending time with my family
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Chocolate
My favorite psych-up song / music is Bruce Springsteen “dancing in the dark”
My favorite website is www.ebay.com.au
My favorite place in the world is @ home with my wife & kids
I can’t live without My wife & kids
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Michael J Fox
Other interesting facts I have received a lot of awards from eisteddfods for solo, and ensemble performances. I have also done shows with Radiators, Choirboys & Ian Moss.
In 1998 my band were in the top 3 finalists of triple J unearthed, played live on air

Nickname Robb
Education School Certificate and cert 3 in music tech production
Current band Centre Section
Previous bands Castro, Dragstrippers, Suburban Electronic Cowboys
Favourite bands Deftones, Stone Temple Pilots plus many more
Favourite Musician Me?
How long have you been playing about 10 years
What inspired you to be a musician Metallica and offspring
The person I most admire in the world is too many to name
Words of Wisdom / motto for life Try to enjoy it
The mentor who influenced you the most is Byron Golby
The best advice I ever got from him/her was Believe in yourself
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be An Aviation Mechanic
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Writing music, hanging out with friends
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Maccas, KFC
My favorite psych-up song / music is hmmm dunno, maybe a spinal tap number
My favorite website is www.surfthechannel.com
My favorite place in the world is the stage
I can’t live without my guitar
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be man that’s hard….
Other interesting facts I performed in Star Struck, Recorded albums in home studio, Lauren hill style CD (did everything including printing, playing, writing, advertising, selling, the whole shebang)

Nickname Eddie
Education Yr 12 HSC, Hunter School of Performing Arts Broadmeadow
Favourite bands Led Zeppelin, The Black keys, Coma Lies, The Architects
Favourite Musician Frank Zappa
How long have you been playing 10yrs
What inspired you to be a musician My dads record collection, hearing guitarists like Steve Morse, Tony Iomi, Angus Young, Jimmy Page
The person I most admire in the world is Mitta
Words of Wisdom / motto for life Buy the ticket take the ride
The mentor who influenced you the most is Paul Whirlman
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Graphic designer
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Skating, making music, hang’n out with mates, always up for a good time
 “Bad” food I just can’t resist Chocolate Brownies
 My favorite psych-up music is Slayer
My favorite website is Juxtapoz
My favorite place in the world is Wherever happiness comes
I can’t live without Music
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Jack White