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Allans Billy Hyde Academy \| 135 Main Street, Greensborough Music Lessons available in: Guitar + Bass Chapman Stick Drums + Percussion Piano Strings (Violin) Vocal We are very proud of our talented teaching staff at Allans Billy Hyde Academy. Not only do our staff teach, many are also performing musicians, songwritters, recording and touring artists. As you'll see below, our teachers have the experience and enthusiasm to guide and inspire you on your musical journey.
For more info about music lessons contact John Eliot on 03 9434 7041, email academy.greensborough@allansbillyhyde.com.au or make an enquiry here

Aaron Philip – Guitar Lessons Born in Tasmania, Aaron began playing guitar at the age of 14. Moving to Melbourne in 2006 to pursue his music studies, Aaron’s mission as a teacher is to pass the gift of music onto players of all abilities. Having completed an Advanced Diploma in jazz and contemporary music performance at NMIT, Aaron is currently in his final year of completing a Bachelor of Music Industry at RMIT. Aaron enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities and has been a part of the Allans Billy Hyde team for 2 years. In the past, Aaron has performed alongside acts such as: Strung Out, Strike Anywhere, Parkway Drive, Antiskeptic and Gerling. Aaron currently performs all around Melbourne in original indie/grunge band Cast & Crew.
Brett Gaskett - Guitar Lessons Brett has been a part of the Allans Billy Hyde Academy for 7 years. He lives and breathes music and has played with artists and bands such as Lovers Grave, Perfect Reason, Eden Altman, Ryan Davies, Stellar, Katie Weston and many more. He teaches styles from classic rock to jazz improvisation. Brett has completed his Advanced diploma of music performance at NMIT.
Daniel Napolitano - Guitar Lessons Daniel has been teaching for the past three years and has recently completed a Bachelor of Applied Music in Performance at Box Hill Institute.
Domenic Bello - Guitar Lessons Domenic has been a performing artist for 8 years. He has completed an Advanced Diploma of Music at NMIT, Bachelor of Music in music Industry at RMIT and a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts. During Domenic’s studies, he became intrigued and passionate about jazz and improvised music. He currently composes music for his own original jazz trio and performs regularly around Melbourne music venues such as 303 Bar, the Paris Cat, Bennett’s Lane, Veludo, Fire Station Café and the NGV. He also performs in original swing band Frankie Wants Out and original groove band Groove Child, performing at Manchester Lane, the Blue Diamond, Evelyn Hotel and The Espy. He has performed along the East Coast of Australia and at festivals including the Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and the Warrandyte Music Festival, and has appeared on live television including the Kerry-Anne Show, the Today Show and Better Homes and Gardens. Domenic has been teaching guitar for 5 years, specialising in jazz/blues improvising.
Jamie McGee - Guitar Lessons Jamie has been playing the guitar since he was 10 years old. He currently teaches at the Allans Billy Hyde Academy 4 nights a week and plays in a cover band called Stellar on the weekends. Jamie studied music through VCE, learning from James Rust, and then furthered his studies at NMIT to complete the Advanced Diploma of Music learning from Simon Edwards, Jack Pantazis and Lucas Michailidis.
Liz Sedman - Guitar Lessons Liz has been playing in bands since she was 15 years old and has studied privately with some of Melbourne’s best. She has played around Australia and enjoys a mixed bag of styles. Liz has been teaching for 6 years. She teaches guitar and slide guitar for beginners (lap and bottleneck styles) and teaches in a wide variety of styles from acoustic fingerstyle to rock. Liz’s love of music and constant curiosity keeps her learning, with a belief that a great teacher is always learning.
Luke Streeter - Guitar Lessons Luke has been teaching both acoustic and electric guitar for 5 years and has studied with the likes of Gary Stafford, Jack Pantazis, Lucas Michailidis, Doug Devries and Geoff Hughes. Having completed his Advanced Diploma of Music Performance (Jazz and Contemporary) NMIT and a Bachelor of Arts (Music) RMIT, Luke is currently undertaking his second degree in a Bachelor of Australian Popular Music Performance at NMIT. With a diverse skill set ranging in genres from rock, blues, jazz, fusion and shred, Luke has a comprehensive understanding of Brazilian and fingerstyle guitar such as Choro, Samba and Bossa Nova, as well as traditional classical guitar. With a vast understanding of music theory, Luke will teach students how to apply what seemingly are academic concepts (theory) into real life situations (composition and improvisation) in an inspiring manner. AMEB theory and practical exams are also catered for along with VCE syllabus for contemporary guitar.
Robert Sayer - Guitar Lessons Robert has been playing guitar for 12 years. He has been teaching ever since finishing school in 2002. He has studied music at NMIT, and enjoys both playing and teaching music in all its many forms, and dreads the inevitable question ’What kind of music do you play?’ His response: ‘Why in the world would I ever want to have to choose?’
Stephen Ward - Guitar Lessons Having completed an Advanced Diploma in Music Performance (Jazz & Contemporary) at Greensborough NMIT, Steve has been teaching guitar, bass guitar and trumpet for the past 9 years. Steve has been involved with creating and performing music since his early primary school years and has been a member of community choirs, orchestras, school jazz and stage bands and numerous cover bands. He has studied and performed many styles of music including jazz, R&B, latin, pop, rock and classical to name a few and is currently performing in Melbourne based cover bands Blush and Relay for corporate functions, weddings & special events. He also writes and records original music at his home studio.
John 'JC' Collins - Bass Lessons At 24, John 'JC' Collins is regarded as one of the most promising up and coming contemporary bass players in Melbourne. He has performed and toured with many renowned musicians, producers and international bands including Gyroscope, Rufio (USA), 28 Days and has been a member of AshadeApart, Rise Above and most recently performed with New-Jersey rapper Bukk City on the Melbourne leg of his international tour. JC holds an Advanced Diploma in Music Performance in contemporary and jazz styles and is currently completing his music performance degree at the prominent Box Hill Institute in Melbourne. Collins has been teaching bass for over 3 years. He gladly passes on to his students his love and experience with all styles of contemporary and jazz music including rock, funk, latin, metal, pop and reggae. He is a great role model in assisting each student reach their personal goals they set for themselves when learning the bass guitar.
Scott Thornburn - Bass Lessons Scott began bass lessons as a 15 year old and went on to become influenced by great players such as Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke. After receiving high grades in VCE Music, he went on to complete an Advanced Certificate in Music (Jazz/Pop at Box Hill TAFE. During this time he was tutored by some great teachers such as Jeremy Alsop, Craig Newman and Neil Kennedy. Scott enjoys playing all types of music including jazz and funk, rock, blues and roots and even classical. As a professional musician for the past fifteen years, Scott has performed alongside artists including Gary Pinto (CDB, many TV appearances), Natalie Gauci (Aus. Idol), Gavin DeGraw (International Artist), Lisa Edwards (Farnham Band), Adam Thompson (Chocolate Starfish), Tim Watson (Taxi Ride), Coby Grant, The Sleepy Sundays and Borne.
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.’ BACK TO TOP ^

Charlie Ellul - Drum Lessons

Charlie has played drums and percussion for most of his life. He enjoys playing rock, blues and jazz, however he is also very familiar with all styles of music, having been teaching for 20 years. Charlie can often be found gigging around Melbourne’s pubs and clubs!

Scott Barton - Drum Lessons

Scott began playing drums in 2001 at age 14 and is currently in his third year of a Degree in Musical Performance at Box Hill Institute. In 2005 Scott competed in the Billy Hyde national playoff, receiving 3rd place in the 16-18 years category and then achieved the same feat in the open age division the following year. He has studied with many Australian drumming greats including Tony Floyd, Robi Parolin, John Corniola and Daniel Luttick.

Scott has been fortunate enough to play in many stylistically contrasting bands ranging from jazz, fusion, pop, rock and metal with different bands across many venues in Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland and New Zealand. His original bands have played alongside many popular Australian acts such as The Getaway Plan, Kisschasy, Something with Numbers and also international act Closure In Moscow.

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Adriana Stancio-Simen - Piano Lessons Adriana began playing piano at age 13. She went on to study music throughout school and after high school went on to study a Masters Degree in Music in Romania. As a teacher since 2004, Adriana is well versed in teaching students of all levels and all ages. Adriana's personal taste in music covers both classical and gospel music.
Ainsley Finn - Piano Lessons Ainsley has been playing piano since age 4. He studied classical piano through the AMEB grades, and also studied composition when learning through the Yamaha Music Foundation. During his classical studies, Ainsley was introduced to jazz. At 19 he began studying Jazz improvisation at NMIT, then went on to complete a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts learning from Tim Stevens and Andrea Keller. Ainsley currently plays with 'gangster swing band' Frankie Wants Out, which has just released an album and completed its second East Coast tour of Australia. He also plays with funk/pop group Groove Child and has his own quartet that plays his own original jazz music. He gigs with these bands at venues such as The Blue Diamond, The Espy, The Evelyn, The Corner Hotel, Manchester Lane, Bar 303 & Spensers Live.
Yan - Piano Lessons Yan has been playing piano since she was four years old. What started out as a fascination gradually became a passion as she grew older. Throughout the years Yan has studied with a number of different teachers. As each of them had a different leaning towards a particular style of music, this consequently influenced her appreciation of the diversity of music. Yan enjoys playing jazz, pop, rock and blues, but her favourite is good old classical music. She has performed at numerous concerts both as a solo artist and as an accompanist, as well as the occasional fill-ins for keys at band gigs. Having taught at our Academy for the past three years, Yan finds great reward in having the opportunity to pass her passion for music on to her students while also learning a great deal of things in return. BACK TO TOP ^

Thea Milides - Violin Lessons

Thea has played violin since she was 5. She started with the traditional method of Suzuki but progressed to AMEB exams to experience both techniques. Thea enjoys playing concertos written in the Baroque period with her favourite composers being Bach and Vivaldi.

Thea has performed in several concerts at Melbourne Arts Centre in Hamer Hall, in an orchestra and as a soloist. She attended Ivanhoe Grammar School and had the privilege of studying music of various genres, and took part in many orchestras, a symphonic band and a violin quartet. She has completed exams up to Grade 8 with the Australian Music Examination Board and has been teaching violin since 2006 to students of all ages and musical backgrounds.

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Katie Weston - Vocal Lessons

Katie Weston is regarded as one of the most versatile up and coming contemporary vocalists in Melbourne. Her professional career spans nearly 15 years and has seen her take the stage, studio and screen with many renowned names and talents in the industry. She has also had the satisfaction of releasing her debut single This Is What I Really Want.

Katie is also a sought after singing coach, specialising in contemporary rock and pop vocals as well as musical theatre, R&B, jazz improvisation and group performing arts. She has experience in teaching vocals to students both young and old, beginners to advanced.

Having studied acting, musical theatre and film production, Katie holds an Advanced Diploma in Music Performance as a contemporary vocalist and is currently concluding her music studies in Commercial Composition at the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts.

Katie is widely respected for her experience in the Australian entertainment scene as a multi-talented vocalist, musician, songwriter, performer, teacher and recording artist.

Kellie McLagan - Vocal Lessons

At the age of 20, Kellie has already accomplished a lot of her dreams as a musician. At only 16, Kellie was playing in a cover band around Australia and since 2009 has been teaching vocals at the Allans Billy Hyde Academy. Kellie has had lead roles in musicals, and released a debut EP called Stepping Stone which she has performed around Australia for her fans.

Kellie has completed her Certificate 4, and has almost finished her Advanced Diploma of Music Performance from Box Hill Institute, where she has been learning music from some of the best in the industry. Kellie is well qualified and excited to teach everything from pop, rock, jazz, blues, improvisation, musical theatre and more.

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