Julian Bellette - Guitar Lessons
Julian began playing the guitar at an early age, listening to hard rock bands such as Metallica, Guns n Roses and AC/DC. After finishing secondary college Julian enrolled in Music School.
Since completing his Bachelor of Music at Monash University in 2004, Julian has been heavily involved in the Melbourne music scene, playing in a wide variety of groups and genres. Julian's experience includes the Monash University Big Band, several Top 40 cover bands, as well as playing in original funk and soul outfits. He also has experience in the electronic music scene playing with Electro-House group Butterbox.
Some of Julian's influences include John Scofield, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Sonny Rollins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Charlie Parker, and bands such as Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Metallica and Led Zeppelin.
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Paul Fitzgerald - Guitar Lessons
Paul showed interest in the guitar from the a very early age – his first guitar was forged from a plastic 1.25 litre coke bottle and a rubber band tied from end to end that he then made in craft class at primary school!
After learning piano for a few years he moved onto a real guitar, beginning lessons at 12, not long after he officially started his music career joining high school band punk band ‘Projectile’. They were a regular fixture at all the local underage shows, even sharing the stage with ‘Gyroscope’ and local punks ‘Wishful Thinking’.
After studying VCE solo performance, learning from Damian Murdoch, he continued music studies recently finishing his Advanced Diploma of Music Performance at NMIT, learning jazz guitar from Jack Pantazis. Throughout his late teens and early twenties, Paul was the lead guitarist of AES-signed covers band ‘Kickstarter’, playing all around Melbourne and country Victoria.
These days, Paul teaches 4 days a week at Allans Billy Hyde and is hard at work in two bands, 'Mirror Tide' and progressive hard rock act ‘Apsis’.
Paul enjoys teaching very much and likes to see his students succeed in their musical experience and caters for students of all ages and abilities.
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Patrick Kilby - Guitar + Bass Lessons
Patrick has been a performing musician and educator for the past decade. His expertise and experience is vast, specialising in bass, guitar and keyboards. He decided to become an educator so he could inspire children to learn, just as his teachers fostered his love of knowledge and music.
Patrick holds a Bachelor Degree in Contemporary Music, is a seasoned recording artist and has toured Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands extensively with artists including The Red Eyes, Jess Harlen, Direct Influence, Lotek, Ngaiire Josef, Speech Debelle, Roots Manuva and many more.
Career highlights include the Raggamuffin National tour 2011, Pyramid Rock Festival 2010, East Coast Blues and Roots Festival 2005 & 2011 and live performances on ABC TV.
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TiJon Lolis - Guitar + Bass Lessons
TiJon is a self taught guitarist with 15 years experince and has been a student of the electric bass guitar for nearly
a decade. As well as bass guitar, TiJon is also proficient in guitar, vocals, percussion and keys. Currently studying a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (Improvisation) at the VCA, he also has his Advanced Diploma in Jazz/Contemporary Music Performance.
Displaying his love for all styles of music through live performances and recordings, TiJon has collaborated with many independent solo artists and original bands. His wide range of styles varies from Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz and Afro through to the gritty sounds of Alternative, Progressive Rock and Metal.
Aspiring to create a relaxed environment for his students, TiJon keeps them enthusiastic about their instrument. He is always pushing the boundaries of students' musical theory and knowledge in their chosen style(s), whilst still keeping it fun.
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Konrad Park - Chapman Stick Lessons
Konrad aka Stickrad, is a Chapman Stick artist who in 5 short years, has contributed greatly to the Stick community. He is a naturally gifted teacher and communicator, having taught drums for over 25 years, and has put that same energy into providing opportunities for Stick students and performers.
‘The Stick is incredible as a solo instrument or in an ensemble, and is really easy to learn. Many people look at all the strings and say to themselves, that’s gotta be difficult, but it’s exactly the opposite. Thanks to the uniform 5ths/4ths tuning, even complex chord shapes become easy to recognise.’
As co-artistic director of Southern Stick Events, Konrad has brought Bob Culbertson, one of Emmett Chapman’s first students, to Australia twice since 2007, for the Stick weekend seminars, culminating in a Stick Night concert.
‘The Stick is an amazing writing tool, especially for drummers. Listen to the powerful bass range mixed with dense mids and singing highs. The Stick is incredibly dynamic, and you will be inspired to play rhythm melody and harmony in new and exciting ways.’
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