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MEET OUR TUTORS

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Natalie Zeleny

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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.



Cindy Huang

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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.


Peter Jenkins

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Guitar/Vocal/ Songwriting / Tutor   
BMus. Popular Music and Creative Technology.
Over 40 years of professional music industry experience.                                                                                                                                                                        



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​Matt Gillick

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 Guitar / Bass / Ukelele / Mandolin 

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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

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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.




​Dieter Schoell

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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.


Alex McLeod
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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.
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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
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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.




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