Allans Billy Hyde Academy
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Allans Billy Hyde Academy | 7/20 Somerton Road, Somerton

Music Lessons available in:

Guitar + Bass
Drums
Vocal
Piano + Keyboards

Violin
AMEB/ANZCA Examinations
Theory

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.

What are you waiting for?

For more info about music lessons contact Lisa Hare on 03 9305 4477,
email academy.somerton@allansbillyhyde.com.au or make an enquiry here

 
Guitar + Bass Lessons
Iain Archibald - Guitar Lessons
Iain is a versatile guitar player, who plays electric, acoustic, 12-string and slide. He has a Bachelor in Entertainment Degree (Popular Music & Performance) and has performed as a lead guitarist and backing vocalist at many of Melbourne's leading venues over the past few years.

Iain's versatility defies his age. Many other guitarists of his calibre have been classified as seasoned veterans. His ability to work as a single acoustic guitarist whilst still creating a full sound has made him sought after in the past three years.

Iain Archibald - Guitar Lessons
Kevin Spencer - Guitar Lessons

Kevin has been a musician for almost twenty years and has many years experience in teaching guitar lessons of all styles to all ages.

Having first picked up a battered old guitar at age eight, Kevin recalls that while his friends were all playing video games, he was plucking at the guitar for hours, discovering new and interesting sounds.

A blues guitarist and songwriter at heart, Kevin has had the opportunity to work with some brilliant musicians across all genres from jazz and blues to rock.

His teaching methods are simple: Praise, humour, enthusiasm and patience.

Kevin’s motto: “Music is an art, teaching is my pleasure.”
Kevin Spencer - Guitar Lessons
Linden Lester - Guitar + Bass Lessons

Linden has several years experience in live performance and has been a part of the national and international festival circuit for the past few years. He has performed with the likes of Morph, Aurora Jane and Massive Change at International Festivals including Boom Festival (Portugal), Pflaster-Spektakel (Austria), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland), along with many shows throughout the UK and India.

Locally, he has appeared at festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Peats Ridge, Folk, and Rhythm & Life.

He has toured as a musician/performer with Circus Monoxide, during 98-99 and has performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House as part of Encore 97.

Linden has a Bachelor of Contemporary Music and a Graduate Diploma of Education.

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Linden Lester - Guitar + Bass Lessons
Drums + Percussion Lessons
Christian Nativo - Drum Lessons Christian Nativo - Drum Lessons

As one of Melbourne’s most sought after session and freelance drummers, Christian draws his talents from bands such as Metallica right through to On The Virg.

His metal/fusion influences give him his signature sound of power, dynamics and attitude.

Christian started playing drums in 1998 and since then has toured Australia, New Zealand and Europe, shared the stage with some of the best including English speed metalers Dragonforce, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, German power metal gods Helloween, European melodic power metal legends Sonata Arctica and the world’s greatest metal band Iron Maiden.

Christian is a drummer of all styles and genres of music ranging from jazz quartets to funk bands right through to extreme heavy metal, and everything in between.
Rob Brens - Drum Lessons

Rob Brens - Drum Lessons

Rob’s love of drums started at the age of 11. He has since learned from some of the world’s finest musicians including David Jones, Sam Aliano, Andrew Gander, Robi Parolin, Tony Floyd, and many more.

Rob has completed a Bachelor in Music Performance with recognition for special achievement and has found himself playing in a variety of original bands including Tribal Clown and Skarlet Blue.

He has supported the likes of Diesel and in his current outfit, Alarum, has performed alongside some of the finest metal bands in the world including Testament, Lamb of God, Obituary, Armoured Saint and Death Angel.

Rob has performed at Holland’s famous Prog Power festival which featured bands such as Cynic and Zero Hour. He can be found performing weekly with Melbourne cover band Moneypenny, all the while preparing for Alarum’s latest release Natural Causes.

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Vocal Lessons
Carlie Mills - Vocal Lessons Carlie Mills - Vocal Lessons

Carlie is a professional singer and fully qualified singing teacher with 8 years of teaching experience. All age, styles and experience levels are catered for, from contemporary, musical theatre, jazz and classical. Carlie is VIT registered and can offer lessons for VCE Music subjects and AMEB exam preparation. Lessons are fun, well structured and work to meet each student’s ambitions and needs.

Carlie holds a Bachelor of Arts/Communications in Theatre & Media (Majoring in Vocal Direction, Performance and Education) - CSU, NSW, an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music & Jazz (Voice Major) - NMIT, Greensborough and
is currently completing a Bachelor of Australian Popular Music (Voice Major) through NMIT, Fairfield. She is currently in 3 working bands - Honey Chile’ (events and corporate), Mahogany Soul (Nu-soul, Pop, Funk and R&B), and Me & Mine (jazz three piece).


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