Nathan Slater – Guitar Lessons
B.Music Perf. (Vic.Coll.Arts)
Nathan started with classical guitar, achieving Grade 6 AMEB. He continued studies in 2001 with jazz guitarist Ben Hauptmann and in 2002-3 at Canberra School of Music with Greg Stott and Mike Price.
In 2004 Nathan moved to Melbourne to study his Bachelor of Music Performance at the VCA, studying with some of the finest guitarists in Australia and from abroad including Geoff Hughes – Head of Electric Guitar. Nathan has also studied with famed Flamenco guitarist Richard Tedesco and with Jazz/Brazilian performer, Doug De Vries. Whilst in Melbourne, Nathan has played with greats such as Alison Wedding, Dave Leibman, Alex Pertout, Darryn Farrugia, Andrew Gander and Leonard Gregorian.
Nathan – a recipient of the Athenaeum Award for Music Composition and the VCA Professors Award for Excellence in Performance – has been hailed as “A formidable talent with his star on the rise… a name to watch in the very near future.
Nathan’s teaching experience is extensive. He teaches private students and has taught in guitar schools and state and private secondary schools in Melbourne.
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Simon Watt – Guitar + Bass Lessons
Assoc. Dip Mus. (Aust. Institute Music, Syd.)
Eng. Cert. (Chelmsford Coll. Further Ed., Essex, England)
Brit.Tech.Educ.Cert. – Electronics Principals.
Simon studied guitar in England before coming to Australia in 1992. In 1993 he attended the Australian Institute of Music where he majored in the jazz and contemporary guitar, graduating with merit.
Simon has studied under significant teachers including Ike Isaacs, Carl Orr, Dave Smith and Jeremy Sawkins, where he focused on jazz and improvisation techniques as well as harmony and theory.
Simon has played in various bands around Sydney, and he played with Green Room, a local blues/jazz band and co-wrote and arranged the songs in their 1998 CD entitled So Called Wisdom.
For a number of years, Simon taught at the ABC Academy of Music, a large music school in Sydney. He taught all levels of guitar and prepared and presented students for their AMEB exams. He also coached students for solo and ensemble performances at concerts presented by the school.
Simon is able to provide students with a clear understanding of improvising and lead (solo) guitar techniques. He teaches all ages and has had great fun in doing so.
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Genaaron Diamente – Guitar Lessons
B. Music Perf. (Vic. Coll. Arts)
Genaaron began learning guitar at a very early age. In 2005, he enrolled with the Victorian College of the Arts. During his time there, Genaaron studied with some of the finest guitarists in Australia including Geoff Hughes – Head of Electric Guitar.
He studied jazz with some of this country’s finest guitarists such as Stephen Magnusson and Peter Petrucci and with the renowned Jazz/Brazilian guitarist Doug De Vries. Genaaron has also studied classical guitar with well known performer and teacher Anthony Field.
Genaaron has taught for many years in high school, individually and in group classes, and has since taught hundreds of students. He has a wide range of experience teaching many different styles and has guided students through exams and VCE performances.
Genaaron currently performs extensively throughout Melbourne. He plays in jazz bands, rock bands, duos, trios and performs as a solo guitarist. He is also a dedicated composer and producer and is currently involved in several recording projects involving original bands and solo works.
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Delany Stewart – Guitar + Bass Lessons
B. Music Improvisation. (Monash)
Delaney has played guitar since he was nine years old. He won a music scholarship to the highly acclaimed Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, graduating in 2003.
He then studied at Monash University in 2004, where he gained a Bachelor of Music in Improvisation, under Australia’s most esteemed musicians including Doug DeVries, Steve Magnusson, Steve Hadley, Steve Sedergreen and Rob Burke.
In addition to classical studies, Delaney’s interests also lie with Brazilian music, blues, rock, reggae, funk, jazz, traditional Cuban music as well as orchestral music.
In the past four years, Delaney has taught acoustic, electric and bass guitar to a vast array of students ranging from young children to adults. Song-writing and musical expression is also explored with students under Delaney’s tutelage.
Currently he composes for a six piece reggae band, a three piece rock band and a Brazilian guitar duet, all of which are actively performing and touring around the country. He has a wide knowledge and experience of the music industry from many angles.
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Lachlan Barratt – Guitar Lessons
B.Mus. (Monash), Dip. Mus. Perf. (Box hill Inst.)
Lachlan holds a degree in Music (Jazz/Popular) from Monash University, graduating with high distinction. He is studying Education at Deakin University to qualify for a Bachelor of Teaching.
For most of his life, Lachlan has dedicated his time to his love of the instrument. He studied under esteemed lecturers and musicians Robert Burke, Tony Gould, Stephen Magnusson and Doug DeVries.
He has an enthusiastic, patient and friendly approach to teaching.
For over four years Lachlan has taught guitar as a private tutor. He has also taught at various schools and for several music schools around Melbourne. Lachlan teaches a range of styles including jazz, funk, rock, fusion, Brazilian (Samba, Bossa, Choro) and classical, to all levels.
Lachlan has performed with various bands around Melbourne in ensembles and bands with many well known musicians including the premier jazz guitarist Stephen Magnusson and the renowned singer Kate Ceberano.
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