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Maxx Music "Rock School" music tuition

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Here at Maxx Music, we specialise in making your goals a reality. Whether you want to play piano and take exams, to play an instrument in the school brass band, to rock out on that guitar or drumkit and start your own band, or just sit on the porch and strum your favourite acoustic guitar tunes, we have the right teachers, and the experience to make it happen in a fun and educational manner. to meet our the expertise Click here teachers.

We have a hand-picked teaching staff of 25 talented people we believe in. They're all great at their specific areas of expertise, and we know you'll like them, because we do.

Our pricing is highly competitive, and fantastic value for spending time each week with a professional musician.

We offer tuition in guitar, bass guitar, drums & percussion, keyboard and piano, vocals, violin, trumpet, flute, saxophone and clarinet. Our school is the biggest privately-owned music school for miles, and we didn't get there by accident!

Maxx Music students get access to:

18 air-conditioned lesson studios
25 experienced music teachers
Comfortable waiting room with tea & coffee facilities
Print music available from our music store
Professional advice from our experienced sales staff
Student discounts and special offers
AMEB exams if required
Student concerts

Lessons run on weekdays from 3:00pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am

Call (02)9894 0000 to book

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Meet the Teachers

	Steve Paoli - Guitar, Bass, Technique and lead guitar specialist After taking up guitar in 2000 as an excuse to escape high school history classes (Editors note: stay in school kids!), Steve found he could not put it down. Obsessed with the hair bands of the 80s like Poison, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Kiss & Motley Crue and guitar heroes such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Chris Brooks & Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve then went on to study guitar. Steve has an advanced diploma in popular music, majoring in guitar, a Bachelor of Entertainment & Performance and is currently studying for his Masters in music. Steve is also in the process of recording an album. www.stevepaoli.com www.myspace.com/stevepaoli
	Adam Smyth - Guitar, Bass, Jazz Gtr, Fingerstyle/Classical Guitar Adam began playing guitar and bass at age 13 and included classical guitar in his studies. Since then, Adam has played and recorded with numerous pop, rock, jazz, funk and hip-hop artists which has seen him gigging all over NSW. Adam completed his Bachelor of Music at the Australia Institute of Music in 2007 and was inducted into the Principal's Honour Roll for outstanding achievement in Music Theory and Jazz Improvisation. His influences include Led Zeppelin, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Schofield, Tool, Mars Volta, John Coltrane, Cold Chisel and Pat Metheny. www.myspace.com/adamsmythmusic
	Hayley Summers - Vocals, Piano Hayley Summers is a highly accomplished singer and pianist who had played piano before she'd even finished learning the alphabet and hasn't stopped since. At age 11, Hayley started her journey as a singer, and five years later she joined ACE performing arts and toured the country and overseas, performing in major shows in which she danced and sang. She has also been part of the SBS choir. Hayley's studies include 8th grade singing, studies in Piano, Theory & Musicianship, a Diploma in Contemporary Music at Nirimba college, and two NIDA courses in musical theatre and acting. Hayley's career highlights include performing at Disneyland at age 16, signing a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell at age 18, and performing for thousands aboard P & O cruises throughout Europe. Hayley is currently in a duo called the "Cover Ups" who perform at various venues around Sydney. She is also working on an album. www.myspace.com/thecoverupsacousticduo
	David Mormul - Guitar, Bass, Technique and lead guitar David found a passion for music at a young age after being inspired by Michael Jackson, Tommy Emmanuel and John Farnham. This led him to acquiring his first guitar at age six. After years of learning from various teachers, David decided to attend a Jazz school to further challenge himself as a musician. He has now graduated from three courses - performance/recording, songwriting/music literacy, and Music Business. David has taught professionally for over five years. Having never limited himself to one style, David has experimented from the beginning, committed to his original music as well as Jazz and Cover bands. Since leaving high school David has committed most of his days to studying and playing music and this has revealed a true ability as a singer/songwriter as well. David doesn't always look this serious. www.myspace.com/mynameforyourname
	Deborah Chen - Piano, Theory, Musicianship Deborah started playing the piano in 1991 and completed her AMEB 8th Grade Classical Piano and AMEB 5th Grade Theory in 2003. Deborah has also had experience as a piano accompanist for classical ballet classes and has accompanied HSC vocal & saxophone students playing music from artists such as Vanessa Carlton, Missy Higgins and Brooke Fraser. Along with classical music Deborah enjoys playing jazz, pop/alternative music and writing her own pieces and also enjoys music from the John Butler Trio, Carus & the True Believers and Jack Johnson.
	Stephen Eldridge - Violin, Guitar, Bass Stephen began his musical life on the violin at the age of three-and-a-half. He was taught by one of Australia's best teachers, Mr Yusaki Nakamura. Stephen played at the Sydney Opera House and other reputable concert halls in Sydney and Melbourne as a young child. He completed the Suzuki method at age 16. At age 12 Stephen picked up the guitar and found a new avenue for his musical pursuits when he started the reputable Sydney heavy metal band Headmess. Stephen is currently involved in a few projects but has focused his attention towards a new style of rock/metal. www.myspace.com/thenuminus
	Chris Buchli - Bass, Guitar Chris picked up his first bass over 10 years ago, inspired at the time by classic rock like Led Zeppelin and the contemporary bands of the time such as Nirvana and Silverchair. An accomplished live musician who has played in venues all over Sydney including the Opera House and The Gaelic Club, Chris also plays guitars and sings. Currently he is the frontman for Sydney rock band Gravital. Chris' influences include Jeff Buckley, Katie and Tyrone Noonan, Matt Bellamy and Chris Wolstenholme of Muse and Victor Wooten. You can learn more about Chris and his projects at: www.myspace.com/gravitalrock
	Luisa Moran - Piano, Violin Luisa has been playing the piano for over 12 years after beginning at age eight. She has performed in competitions and at age 17 won a Sonata competition for her rendition of Hayden's Sonata in E minor. In 1998 Luisa took up the violin and was recruited to play 2nd violin in the Metro Manila Orchestra. Besides classical piano, Luisa has also taken an interest in the music of Gershwin, Paul Desmond, and Dave Brubeck.
	Tim Pederson - Guitar, Bass, Jazz, Metal & Contemporary Guitar Tim learnt to play guitar on Led Zeppelin, Hendrix & other 70’s rock bands. He has played in various bands and is has studied with Jazz Guitarist Guy Strazullo, pursuing Jazz Fusion with a heavy twist.
	Glynn Powell aka G-Rhythm - Drums Glynn has played drums for over 14 years in which time he has pursued performance-based aspirations in various bands, and completed some AMEB exams in drums and music theory. He tours the national scene with his band Jack Napier Band and supported acts like Parkway Drive, I killed the Prom queen, Helmet, All Shall Perish and From Autumn to Ashes. Glynn also worked with Verona and is influenced by many styles and genres.
	Julianne Chidiac - Clarinet, Beginner Piano Julianne developed a passion for music at a young age, and started playing the Clarinet at age 10 - she hasn't stopped playing since. Inspired by music greats such as Adrian Cunningham, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, Julianne quickly developed an infatuation with Jazz and Big Band music - a passion which she hopes to share with the musically misguided...joking :) Having undergone practical examinations through AMEB, Julianne has recently been accepted into the Conservatorium of Music, where she hopes to further her desire to inspire young musicians in her chosen field of Music Education. Julianne is currently at an 8th Grade standard in the subject of Clarinet, and during her time at high school taught herself the piano, where she discovered a love for composing. Up until early 2007, Julianne was also an avid member of the Hills Music Academy, with whom she travelled to State and National Band Championships.
	Michael Elsley - Drums & Percussion Inspired by his uncle who is a jazz drumming legend, Michael started playing drums at age 10. Since then he has studied many varieties and styles and become proficient with many types of hand percussion; African, Middle Eastern, South American, all of which have been highlighted on stage and in the studio. Combining his percussive skills with contemporary kit drumming with rudimental military, Mick is fluent in styles such as rock, pop, metal, blues, swing, jazz and crazy world grooves. Mick also specialises in odd time signatures and off-beat rhythms, steering away from four on the floor grooves (not that there's anything wrong with that!). His influences are varied and are lead by melodic precision and creativity - Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Elvin Jones, Dave Weckl, David Jones, Nearl Peart and many more. From the stage to the open road to the studio, Mick has extensive experience playing alongside some of Australia's great musical talents, including a recent performance at the "Rock for Rights" festival at the SCG, where Mick's band Urban Guerrillas graced the stage with Screaming Jets, Hoodoo Gurus, Magic Dirt, Deni Hines and more. www.myspace.com/urbanguerillas
	Nicholas (Nick) Goon - Guitar, Rock & Contemporary, Def Leppard specialist Nick picked up the guitar in the mid 90s and was inspired by pop, instrumental, metal and classic rock artists. Spending more time on his guitar than his HSC (once again, stay in school kids - Ed), it was with the purchase of Def Leppard's greatest hits CD (buy albums kids, anything else is theft - Ed) that kick started a fascination with heavy rock, glam and "hair metal". Nick has studied his craft and completed an Advanced Diploma in music from Nirimba Tafe, Quakers Hill.
	Jane Secrett - Flute, Beginner Piano A gifted flautist, Jane has now been playing flute for over 12 years. She also started playing piano at age 12 and over the years has played in numerous bands and ensembles. Jane is currently completing an bachelor degree in educational / arts at Sydney university.
	Matt Jones - Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Matt commenced his guitaring journey at the age of 8, in 1998, idolising international and domestic guitarists such as Jimmy Page, Hendrix, Ian Moss, S.R.V. and Tommy Emanuel. After completing the HSC in 2007, Matt will commence his studies of the bachelor of music at the university of western Sydney in March this year. Playing in a Hendrix/ Led Zeppelin cover band throughout high school, and currently with his acoustic duo, Matt has played at various Sydney venues and prominent bars. In 2006, Matt supported the Bondi Cigars and Jimmy Barnes with his vocal/ acoustic duo. Of late Matt has just returned from a brief tour of the NSW far north coast, playing 8 gigs with his acoustic duo, Phoebe and Matt. Be sure to ask Matt for a recording of some of his music with Phoebe and Matt
	Lawrence Suseno - Guitar, contemporary A student of guitar master Chris Brooks, Lawrence began playing guitar in 2000, influenced by bands like Rage Against the Machine initially, then various metal bands, and even a little George Benson! He later studied for a Bachelor of Music at UWS and now studies music production at North Sydney Tafe. Lawrence's favourite gig to play (so far) was the Granny Smith Festival where he played with a 6-piece jazz band.
	Jarryd Scully - Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Jarryd's guitar journey began when he was 13 years of age. Jarryd completed extension music in his HSC and is currently in his 3rd year of a Bachelor of Music at the University of Western Sydney. He has a passion for music ministry in his church and also does a lot of home recording, the results of which can be heard at www.myspace.com/jarrydscully
	Jo Doorey - Piano, Vocals Jo began playing piano as a bright young 5 year old, progressing through the AMEB piano examinations and specialising ion classic piano. Jo majored in performance and composition for her HSC in 2005. During her studies, Jo was exposed to the sounds of musical theatre and jazz, which led to her interest in singing. In 1999, Jo began vocal training where she progressed through contemporary and singing for leisure exams. She has appeared on stage in lead roles in various musicals including Sound Of Music, Les Miserables, Annie and Grease.
	Sarah (Charlie) Cherlin - voice, French horn, beginner trumpet, beginner piano and beginner guitar Sarah began her music studies on trumpet in 1997 and quickly developed an interest in other instruments including French horn, piano, guitar and her favourite - voice. Her interest in music extends to musical theatre and in 2004 she starred in the title role an a school production of Annie. She has since performed in productions of Fiddler on the roof, Westside story and Les Miserables. Sarah currently performs covers in a two man(?) band.