MEET OUR TUTORS
Natalie Zeleny
Vocal Tutor / Recording and music production technology.
Natalie Zeleny is a music producer, songwriter and singer from Adelaide, South Australia. Her expertise lies in music production, arranging, songwriting and performing.
Having worked regularly in the studio environment, Natalie works as a music producer and session vocalist. Her expertise ranges from writing, producing and arranging songs and jingles for clients, to recording and editing vocal arrangements for radio-ready productions.
In 2015, Natalie graduated from a First Class Honours specialising in music production at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. In 2016 she received an Australian Postgraduate Award for her research at the music school.
In 2018 Natalie produced the viral tune ‘Palm Tree’s’ which went viral on social media, resulting in a total of 13 million listens nation wide.
Natalie Zeleny is a music producer, songwriter and singer from Adelaide, South Australia. Her expertise lies in music production, arranging, songwriting and performing.
Having worked regularly in the studio environment, Natalie works as a music producer and session vocalist. Her expertise ranges from writing, producing and arranging songs and jingles for clients, to recording and editing vocal arrangements for radio-ready productions.
In 2015, Natalie graduated from a First Class Honours specialising in music production at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. In 2016 she received an Australian Postgraduate Award for her research at the music school.
In 2018 Natalie produced the viral tune ‘Palm Tree’s’ which went viral on social media, resulting in a total of 13 million listens nation wide.
Cindy Huang
Piano and pitch training
Before immigrating to Australia, Cindy Huang had established a career as a highly respected music educator in Taiwan.
Some of Cindy's achievements include;
1. International Yamaha piano teacher qualifications, and has achieved the second highest Yamaha Grade Examination for the piano and the electone certificates.
Has taught music lessons for the Yamaha music institute from the basic class in primary school to the highest level of music lessons during her 22 years of teaching experience .
2. After working for the Yamaha Music Institute, Cindy established her own Music & Dancing Institute for kids. As the Chief Education & Training Director and Instructor Cindy arranged over 40 student concerts.
3. Has written 2 books and compiled over 40 CDs, published and distributed into many book stores in Taiwan.
4. Was a member of national Chamber of Commerce and Music Association in Taiwan , and shared the facilitation of monthly meetings.
Before immigrating to Australia, Cindy Huang had established a career as a highly respected music educator in Taiwan.
Some of Cindy's achievements include;
1. International Yamaha piano teacher qualifications, and has achieved the second highest Yamaha Grade Examination for the piano and the electone certificates.
Has taught music lessons for the Yamaha music institute from the basic class in primary school to the highest level of music lessons during her 22 years of teaching experience .
2. After working for the Yamaha Music Institute, Cindy established her own Music & Dancing Institute for kids. As the Chief Education & Training Director and Instructor Cindy arranged over 40 student concerts.
3. Has written 2 books and compiled over 40 CDs, published and distributed into many book stores in Taiwan.
4. Was a member of national Chamber of Commerce and Music Association in Taiwan , and shared the facilitation of monthly meetings.
Peter Jenkins
Guitar/Vocal/ Songwriting / Tutor
BMus. Popular Music and Creative Technology.
Over 40 years of professional music industry experience.
BMus. Popular Music and Creative Technology.
Over 40 years of professional music industry experience.
Matt Gillick
Guitar / Bass / Ukelele / Mandolin
Matt has over 30 years playing and teaching experience. Along with extensive, live performance, studio and songwriting experience.
He is a passionate teacher, and versatile in all genres - metal, classical, rock, blues. He currently performs in Shadow Realm and Oath of Damnation, who both have albums released.
https://www.shadowrealm.com.au/
Matt has over 30 years playing and teaching experience. Along with extensive, live performance, studio and songwriting experience.
He is a passionate teacher, and versatile in all genres - metal, classical, rock, blues. He currently performs in Shadow Realm and Oath of Damnation, who both have albums released.
https://www.shadowrealm.com.au/
John Cavuoto
Guitar/ Bass / Ukulele Versatile in many different Genres
Started as a child performer. Featured heavily in the 70s with the likes of Screaming Believers. Performed along the East Coast in the 80's, and has run his own agency. Currently performs with Crackling Static Fuzz.
Started as a child performer. Featured heavily in the 70s with the likes of Screaming Believers. Performed along the East Coast in the 80's, and has run his own agency. Currently performs with Crackling Static Fuzz.
Dieter Schoell
Drums and Percussion Tutor Genres: Rock/Funk/Blues/Latin/Drum score
Dieter is a world class Adelaide based touring and session drummer for many top artists and bands including his own original project Audio Reign audioreign.com.au
Over 20 years drumming, teaching and music industry experience. A seasoned player, both live and in the studio.
Dieter is a very passionate, hardworking teacher.
Dieter is a world class Adelaide based touring and session drummer for many top artists and bands including his own original project Audio Reign audioreign.com.au
Over 20 years drumming, teaching and music industry experience. A seasoned player, both live and in the studio.
Dieter is a very passionate, hardworking teacher.
Alex McLeod
Saxophone: Alto/Tenor/Soprano, Flute.
Genres: Jazz/Blues/Rock/Contemporary/Classical
Alex has over forty years playing and teaching and currently performs in and records with contemporary jazz outfit Monsoon June.
Over the years he has played in many local bands and projects such as Adelaide University Big Band, the Therry Theatre Company, Soul Commitments, the Streamliners, Elvis to the Max and the Blue Comets (sax/keys).
Genres: Jazz/Blues/Rock/Contemporary/Classical
Alex has over forty years playing and teaching and currently performs in and records with contemporary jazz outfit Monsoon June.
Over the years he has played in many local bands and projects such as Adelaide University Big Band, the Therry Theatre Company, Soul Commitments, the Streamliners, Elvis to the Max and the Blue Comets (sax/keys).
Verity Addams
Violin / Viola Genres: Classical/ Music Theatre/ Rock n Roll
Started playing Violin at the age of 8 in the Australian Youth Orchestra, taught by Edy Dep for 12 years. Has been a Freelance musician doing weddings and other events. Plays in the band Acoustic Juice.
Started playing Violin at the age of 8 in the Australian Youth Orchestra, taught by Edy Dep for 12 years. Has been a Freelance musician doing weddings and other events. Plays in the band Acoustic Juice.