The Tutors

Vic Hyland - Guitar

 

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

Josh Jewsbury - Guitar/Bass

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.

 

 

Grant Tunbridge - Bass

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

 

 

Dave Driver - Drum Coach

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.

 

 

Tom Knight - Voice Coach

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),

 

 

Chris Penfold - Keyboards

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.