Meet Our Musicians
Drums, Congas, Djembe, Guitar, Bass
Felipe Cornejo
Felipe Cornejo has been one of the most in-demand percussionists in Australia for the past 15 years.
Born in Chile in 1979 and then moved to Australia at the age of 5.
Felipe musical education began with Javier Fredes (Percussion Legend in Australia),Gerry Pantazis (one of Australia’s most sought after drummer) and Jose Hernandez (Member of Wemilere-Sacred Drum and Teacher of School of Felix Varela, Cuba), also studied a Diploma of music at NMIT.
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Felipe has performed/recorded and toured with some of Australia’s top musicians and bands, Los Cabrones(Australia) a member for 15 years of one of most admired bands in Australia with arguably the top jazz musicians in Australia, Felix Baloy(Buena Vista Social Club, toured around Australia’s east coast), Odequis Reve(Orquesta Reve, performed for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Rumberos(Australia), Sam Keveers(Jazz group called the Nonnetts), Julian Wilson, Carlitos Way, Saskwatch, Daniel Gassin Sextet, Kenny Lopez, Del Barrio, Clavemania.
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Felipe has also performed at a number of festivals, Melbourne International Jazz Fest(2007,2016), Wangaratta Jazz Festival(2016), Woodford Festival, Port Fairy Festival, St Kilda Festival, 4 Days on the Island, and he has also traveled international with performances in Shanghai(China) and New Zealand and and many more
Drums, Percussion
Adem Koci
Beginning at the age of seventeen and Having Two and a half decades of playing experience in various bands, recording and session projects, as well as musical academic excellence in the ANZCA system, Adem is a versatile musician who has been teaching the drums for nearly twenty years. He emphasises a strong musical foundation, teaching music reading, basic musical history and leans heavily on the motto: “crawl before you walk, walk before you run”. Adem currently plays with local cover band “Funkshun” and Ballarat based combo “The Darbys “.
Piano
Kierren
Kierren is a multi-instrumentalist, pianist, composer, improviser, sound designer, producer, and educator. He has been playing music for 20 years since he started piano and guitar at a young age. He has performed at local venues around Melbourne playing different styles such as Jazz, blues, R&B, funk, experimental, and contemporary music. With a bachelors degree in composition and music production, he has experience with work in short films, video games, live recordings, and performances. Kierren is dedicated to continuous learning in the ever-evolving world of music, recognising that there is always something new to discover.”
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo
Mark Robson
Mark is a lively enthusiastic and engaging full time instrumental teacher. An excellent motivator tailoring his teaching to the individual requirements of his students. Using his natural empathy for people, Mark is able to create a strong bond with his students to enable them to be the best they can be. With over 28 years experience as a Teacher and musician Mark has collaborated with a variety of musicians gaining all the knowledge required to bring his teaching to new levels that are based on real life playing experiences.
Mark employs a technique known as “active listening” - a technique that is used in counselling and training. Active listening enhances both the listener and speaker’s ability to fully concentrate, understand, absorb and pass on the information given during the exchange with greater clarity and empathy.
Mark specialises in a number of different styles, “metal” being a personal favourite and can assist you with sight reading, AMEB, ANZCA, VCE, song writing, music theory, effective practice techniques, style analysis, and on the spot transcribing and playing your favourite songs. Mark uses a score writer program called Sibelius 7.5 for creating, editing and printing music scores for each session
Piano and Singing
Susan Worth
Julia has been playing singing and playing music since she was a child and has been teaching for a number of years. Her "forte" is singing, but also she teaches Piano. Teaching is a very important part of her life as she truly enjoys bringing the gift of music to people of all ages. Whether you wish to accomplish exams through ANZC or simply learn to play an instrument for your own enjoyment, Susie will accommodate all levels of ability.
Piano and Singing
Alison Corado
Alison has been playing singing and playing music since she was a child and has been teaching for a number of years, Studied an completed a bachelors in Music Performance. Her "forte" is singing, but also she teaches Piano. Teaching is a very important part of her life as she truly enjoys bringing the gift of music to people of all ages. Whether you wish to accomplish exams through ANZC or simply learn to play an instrument for your own enjoyment, Alison will accommodate all levels of ability.
Violin and Viola
Harvey Inamac
Harvey has been playing playing music since he was a child and has been teaching for a number of years, also studied violin at The University of Melbourne. Her "forte" is violin, but also she teaches Viola. Teaching is a very important part of his life as she truly enjoys bringing the gift of music to people of all ages. Whether you wish to accomplish exams through ANZC or simply learn to play an instrument for your own enjoyment, Harvey will accommodate all levels of ability.
Guitar, Bass
Brian Bailey
He has been playing guitar from a young age. He started by learning to play the blues and slowly drifted to playing metal. Music for Brian has been a big part of his life from when he started playing he always said he was going to turn music into a career when he was older. Nearly everyone in his family has had music apart of there lives starting with his dad being apart of starting the punk scene in Melbourne playing in bands as a bass player and a rhythm guitarist. His grand parents playing the banjo and accordion, and his mother singing. Some of Brian's best genres to play are power metal, speed metal and melodic metal.