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Tutors
Vic Hyland - Guitar
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Vic Hyland is nationally known for his educational work with the guitar,
and his research work into creativity in music.
Vic's guitar playing has also been likened to a mixture of Hendrix,
Santana and Jeff Beck and his voice to that of Sting. He is a prolific
and versatile songwriter often creating a hybrid from differing
influences, which can be experienced on his CDs to date.
He has also had a considerable influence on many up and coming musicians,
thanks both to the bands he has nurtured and his regular lectures
on the music business. These lectures include the weird sounding,
but genuinely impressive use of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Vic
learnt this 'dark' art from its creator Richard Bandler and the
world famous hypnotist Paul McKenna).
Vic’s work of late for the Registry of Guitar Tutors has taken
him to numerous places such as Greece and Malta examining for the
guitar grades and playing.
His interest in the consciousness and creativity area has led to
the book Art of Practice and the CD Creativity and Health that deals
with the areas of learning and the problems with education within
society
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Josh Jewsbury - Guitar/Bass
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Josh has worked on many studio sessions, and toured extensively in the
UK and Europe over the years, marking up over 3000 gigs in that
time. He has appeared on BBC radio, and television. He is currently
a member of the David Hurlimann Band, who’s music not only
gets airplay in the UK, but also in the States and Japan.
Over the years Josh has performed or recorded with blues guitarists Geoff
Everett, Geoff Whitehorn, Richard Studholme and jazz virtuoso Anthony James Baker.
He has also worked with members of the bands of Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, Caravan,
Sting, and even (Oh, we are not worthy!) the legendary Muddy Waters.
You can also ask him about how he missed an opportunity to
play bass for Dire Straits, or the time he briefly roadied for world
renowned guitarist Alan Holdsworth.
Much of his work is
now centred on teaching guitar in schools, or holding lessons in
his private studio. He is a member of The Registry Of Guitar Tutors,
and has an excellent
track record of grade exam passes with his students, having to date
never had a failure. Josh is also immensely proud of his students
that have successfully been accepted into the Academy Of Music to
further their studies.
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Grant Tunbridge - Bass
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Grant was a founder member of Nicky Moores Blues Corporation and toured
extensively in the Uk and Europe. He recorded five albums with Nicky
Moore and appeared on BBC 1 Lakesiders; Paul Jones Radio 2 in session
and the band was voted Blues band of the year in 2000 by Radio 2
listeners.
Grant has also written
songs which have been played on Radio 2 and local radio stations.
Grant has released his own Cd 'Onwards and Upwards' and continues
to write and perform. Grant teaches guitar and bass at schools in
Kent, coaches Rock school groups and works with children/adults
with learning needs. Grant is also a director
of '440 Music Ltd' a company that teaches guitar to group classes
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Dave Driver - Drum Coach
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Dave started playing snare drum when 10 years old in a youth marching band,
and taking lessons from the Royal Marines. During this time he won national championships,
travelled to Holland, Germany and played at Earl’s Court and Wembley arena.
At the age of 18 he began to play a full kit, gigging with bands,
as well as recording and remixing with various artists.
Having had a varied musical career, playing everything from Rock, swing, jazz and funk
(with most things in between). Dave has also been drummer for the orchestra playing musicals
including Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Joseph and his amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Godspell
and "Jack & the beanstalk"!
He now divides his career between teaching full time, recording with original artists,
and playing with his function band at corporate events and weddings,
He also plays percussion in a close harmony African group.
David is a Drumsense tutor, a professional programme which provides study continuity for both
the Student and Teacher, and creates awareness of different rhythms and musical styles.
You can find more details at www.drumsense.com
He also organises drumming events under the banner 'South East Drumsense'.
These events are becoming exciting fixtures on the drumming calendar.
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Tom Knight - Voice Coach
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Tom started singing and playing instruments from a very early age. He began
exercising his vocal talents, with Rochester Cathedral Choir - which paved the to way
to singing as a career
Tom is a prolific writer of music.
He has a busy music teaching practice in schools as well as giving
private tuition. He also finds time to gig in the duo 'Da Capo'
Who's more memorable gigs include a fundraising event at the Hazlitt theatre in
Maidstone with the "Cheeky Girls" as support (cheeky cheeky),
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Chris Penfold - Keyboards
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Chris began playing the piano at the age of five.
By the age of eight he had gained a music scholarship at King’s
School Rochester.
Having completed the associated board grades by the age of fifteen Chris
began to play and record in bands.
Chris went on to Middlesex university and studied music performance
and music technology. After completing a music based PGCE
Chris began teaching in various schools in Essex and London concentrating
on music technology. This included teaching GCSE,
GNVQ and A-level.
Chris has now left teaching and has set up a studio with his new company
Liaison Management. This company manages bands and solo artists and pursues
record/publishing deals on their behalf.
Chris continues to play in many bands, and also records in many studios in
London and the south east.
He has also gigged at many venues including the Jazz Café in Camden
and other well known London venues. He has developed excellent practical
skills in putting on large musical events, recording live and in the studio
and in encouraging others to pursue their own dreams and aspirations.
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