Decibel Music School Teachers are fully qualified, Professional Musicians, Conservatorium trained, Experienced.
All teachers are registered with NSW Government Working with Children Check & Verified with the Office of the Children's Guardian
Only the finest musicians with high academic standards, world experience and subtleness in guiding students get to become a Decibel Music Teacher, that is our Quality Guarantee.
Teachers are chosen not only for their impressive skills, but also for their caring & approachable nature.
Decibel Music School creates Music Lessons that students love. Call us now at (02) 8034 1534
All teachers are registered with NSW Government Working with Children Check & Verified with the Office of the Children's Guardian
Only the finest musicians with high academic standards, world experience and subtleness in guiding students get to become a Decibel Music Teacher, that is our Quality Guarantee.
Teachers are chosen not only for their impressive skills, but also for their caring & approachable nature.
Decibel Music School creates Music Lessons that students love. Call us now at (02) 8034 1534
Principal - Giuseppe - Senior Violin Teacher - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Giuseppe has been playing violin for over three decades and studied Violin in Italy under the likes of Maestro Antonio de Secondi & compulsory piano with a degree from the Conservatorium of Music of Pescara in Italy. As a concert performer he has been playing under the direction of famous musicians & soundtrack composers like Martinolli, Gaslini and Pedrali. Giuseppe has won international violin competitions & has broadened his skills in the creative fields by also being a registered Architect.
Giuseppe has been teaching violin in many Sydney schools from several years exploring classical, gypsy, bluegrass, rock & pop genres enabling young and old to learn one or all styles of music. Well know in Sydney as a patient teacher & an inspiring violinist. He has extensive experience preparing for the AMEB exams to the highest level with top AMEB exam results achieved consistently as well as HSC preparations with consistent Band 6 results & is now offering violin lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. After years of teaching he observed the need for a much higher quality of teaching in Australia & Decibel Music School was born with only the finest teachers, carefully selected, passionate, highly professional & results oriented.
Languages spoken: English & Italian
Giuseppe has been playing violin for over three decades and studied Violin in Italy under the likes of Maestro Antonio de Secondi & compulsory piano with a degree from the Conservatorium of Music of Pescara in Italy. As a concert performer he has been playing under the direction of famous musicians & soundtrack composers like Martinolli, Gaslini and Pedrali. Giuseppe has won international violin competitions & has broadened his skills in the creative fields by also being a registered Architect.
Giuseppe has been teaching violin in many Sydney schools from several years exploring classical, gypsy, bluegrass, rock & pop genres enabling young and old to learn one or all styles of music. Well know in Sydney as a patient teacher & an inspiring violinist. He has extensive experience preparing for the AMEB exams to the highest level with top AMEB exam results achieved consistently as well as HSC preparations with consistent Band 6 results & is now offering violin lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. After years of teaching he observed the need for a much higher quality of teaching in Australia & Decibel Music School was born with only the finest teachers, carefully selected, passionate, highly professional & results oriented.
Languages spoken: English & Italian
Joanne - School Operations Manager
Joanne is responsible for the smooth operation of Decibel Music School and maintains a tight control over accounts management and reconciliation. She comes to Decibel after having worked as a Project Manager in Heritage Architecture where major projects were depending on her highly developed management and organizational skills with various stakeholders.
Joanne is the School Operations Manager at Decibel Music School West Ryde, integral in the maintenance and improvement of Decibel Music School's business practices.
Languages spoken: English
Joanne is responsible for the smooth operation of Decibel Music School and maintains a tight control over accounts management and reconciliation. She comes to Decibel after having worked as a Project Manager in Heritage Architecture where major projects were depending on her highly developed management and organizational skills with various stakeholders.
Joanne is the School Operations Manager at Decibel Music School West Ryde, integral in the maintenance and improvement of Decibel Music School's business practices.
Languages spoken: English
Perry - Senior Piano & Keyboard /Violin/Viola/Cello/Theory
Perry has been a violin/viola and piano teacher for over four decades, Chair of String Department for 7 years as well as conductor of the String Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Choir. Perry holds a Music Degree (BMus) majoring in Pedagogy and Performace at the Yerevan Conservatory Pedagogical Institute. During those years Perry gained vast knowledge and skills from many awarded teachers. She studied with Prof Harutunyan who was a student of Kogan the prize winner of H.Wieniaswski International Competition in Poland and Chair of String Department in Yerevan. During her studies in the Conservatory Pedagogical Institute she has been majoring in Violin and learning Piano for a decade as a compulsory instrument. Since 1979 Perry has worked extensively as a Piano/Violin/Viola teacher, Conductor of String Ensemble , Conductor of Choir. Perry has held the position of Chair of String Department in Yerevan and has won several awards recognizing her abilities. Perry has vast experience preparing students for AMEB exams to the highest level including HSC, Diploma and Bachelor Degrees. She brings with her four decades of experience having worked with local music schools, public and independent schools, specialized in classical music, in tertiary and international music education as well as an advisor to the Musical programs and String department. She encourages students' ability and appreciation of music through teaching instruments, theory, history and practical skills. Perry strives for all her students to attain excellence in music during their schooling and is now offering high level Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Theory lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. Languages spoken: English & Armenian & Russian
Perry has been a violin/viola and piano teacher for over four decades, Chair of String Department for 7 years as well as conductor of the String Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Choir. Perry holds a Music Degree (BMus) majoring in Pedagogy and Performace at the Yerevan Conservatory Pedagogical Institute. During those years Perry gained vast knowledge and skills from many awarded teachers. She studied with Prof Harutunyan who was a student of Kogan the prize winner of H.Wieniaswski International Competition in Poland and Chair of String Department in Yerevan. During her studies in the Conservatory Pedagogical Institute she has been majoring in Violin and learning Piano for a decade as a compulsory instrument. Since 1979 Perry has worked extensively as a Piano/Violin/Viola teacher, Conductor of String Ensemble , Conductor of Choir. Perry has held the position of Chair of String Department in Yerevan and has won several awards recognizing her abilities. Perry has vast experience preparing students for AMEB exams to the highest level including HSC, Diploma and Bachelor Degrees. She brings with her four decades of experience having worked with local music schools, public and independent schools, specialized in classical music, in tertiary and international music education as well as an advisor to the Musical programs and String department. She encourages students' ability and appreciation of music through teaching instruments, theory, history and practical skills. Perry strives for all her students to attain excellence in music during their schooling and is now offering high level Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and Theory lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. Languages spoken: English & Armenian & Russian
Nora – Piano & Keyboard - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Nora started her musical journey at the tender age of five becoming a professional pianist & teacher with a Baccalaureate Diploma in Piano Playing & a Baccalaureate Diploma in Piano Teaching. A Full MTA (NSW) Member, Accredited Teacher. Each student is special, and every lesson is tailored to fit the students' needs and desires. Music is a source of joy and happiness and Nora loves sharing it with younger generations and inspiring/motivatingthem. Her experience in piano teaching for over a decade has been quite rewarding as she has seen many students grow and evolve not only on a musical level but on a personal level as well. After all it is a fact that music nurtures the individual and enhances brain development. Nora has experience in teaching children and adults alike and preparing also for examinations her teaching style offers a program which is tailored to each individual. Nora is an all rounded teacher now offering Piano and Keyboard lessons in Decibel Music School West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Lebanese & Arabic & French
Nora started her musical journey at the tender age of five becoming a professional pianist & teacher with a Baccalaureate Diploma in Piano Playing & a Baccalaureate Diploma in Piano Teaching. A Full MTA (NSW) Member, Accredited Teacher. Each student is special, and every lesson is tailored to fit the students' needs and desires. Music is a source of joy and happiness and Nora loves sharing it with younger generations and inspiring/motivatingthem. Her experience in piano teaching for over a decade has been quite rewarding as she has seen many students grow and evolve not only on a musical level but on a personal level as well. After all it is a fact that music nurtures the individual and enhances brain development. Nora has experience in teaching children and adults alike and preparing also for examinations her teaching style offers a program which is tailored to each individual. Nora is an all rounded teacher now offering Piano and Keyboard lessons in Decibel Music School West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Lebanese & Arabic & French
Lian - Piano & Keyboard - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Lian has started her piano journey from the early age of 5 years old and attained ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Theory of Music. She is a current student of Master of Creative Music Therapy of Western Sydney University. She is proficient in English, Cantonese and also Mandarin.
Lian is an energetic and creative music teacher who loves kids with several years of experience in teaching piano with students from 4 years old to young adults. She wishes to provide students a friendly, creative and happy music learning environment. Through the lessons Lian helps students to improve their musical skills and techniques, whilst also teaching students how to share and enjoy music. Lian is highly reputable among parents for her teaching method always emphasized on developing students’ interest in music as well as astonishing results achieved. Lian is a great and patient teacher now offering Piano and Keyboard lessons in Decibel Music School West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Mandarin & Cantonese
Lian has started her piano journey from the early age of 5 years old and attained ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Theory of Music. She is a current student of Master of Creative Music Therapy of Western Sydney University. She is proficient in English, Cantonese and also Mandarin.
Lian is an energetic and creative music teacher who loves kids with several years of experience in teaching piano with students from 4 years old to young adults. She wishes to provide students a friendly, creative and happy music learning environment. Through the lessons Lian helps students to improve their musical skills and techniques, whilst also teaching students how to share and enjoy music. Lian is highly reputable among parents for her teaching method always emphasized on developing students’ interest in music as well as astonishing results achieved. Lian is a great and patient teacher now offering Piano and Keyboard lessons in Decibel Music School West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Mandarin & Cantonese
Fran - Senior Piano & Keyboard
Fran has decades of experience in music education guiding multitudes of students either through the AMEB exam process or to play for enjoyment her students have consistently achieved high results each year. She encourages her students to achieve their best and to recognise the value of their own progress. Fran is deeply interested in the fundamentals of piano technique and is regularly updating her knowledge, attending conferences here in Australia & at the prestigious Princeton University. A highly skilled communicator, her belief in treating every student as an individual leads her to continually develop strategies to guide each student throughout their musical journey. Her belief is that nobody is too old to start learning the piano, she cares deeply about every student & is dedicated not only to their progress but also to their enjoyment of learning to play a musical instrument. To have knowledge & skill is a great thing but to be able to pass it on is even greater. A very experienced teacher delivering excellent AMEB results & offering Piano lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English
Fran has decades of experience in music education guiding multitudes of students either through the AMEB exam process or to play for enjoyment her students have consistently achieved high results each year. She encourages her students to achieve their best and to recognise the value of their own progress. Fran is deeply interested in the fundamentals of piano technique and is regularly updating her knowledge, attending conferences here in Australia & at the prestigious Princeton University. A highly skilled communicator, her belief in treating every student as an individual leads her to continually develop strategies to guide each student throughout their musical journey. Her belief is that nobody is too old to start learning the piano, she cares deeply about every student & is dedicated not only to their progress but also to their enjoyment of learning to play a musical instrument. To have knowledge & skill is a great thing but to be able to pass it on is even greater. A very experienced teacher delivering excellent AMEB results & offering Piano lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English
Emily - Singing Teacher/Vocals, Piano, Guitar - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Emily is naturally inclined towards songwriting and the creative side of vocal performance. During her childhood years she often competed in the Central Coast Eisteddfod, receiving an award which allowed her to perform at the Central Coast's Mayoral Revue. She has since gone on to study music at both Macquarie University and JMC Academy, pursuing opportunities as a session vocalist as well as an independent musician and songwriter. Additionally, her degree has opened her up to various performance opportunities, and she was able to receive the award for 'best original song' at the inaugural Cassette Awards, also performing in Cronulla as part of Australian Music Week in 2019.
With her unique outlook and appreciation for various different genres, Emily hopes to encourage students to express themselves in the manner that they feel most comfortable. Although she has a considerable background in music education, she understands the importance of implementing this knowledge in a practical environment, and being able to establish your own direction. With her easygoing demeanour combined with a determined teaching style, Emily is now offering vocal piano and guitar lessons at Decibel Music School at West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English
Emily is naturally inclined towards songwriting and the creative side of vocal performance. During her childhood years she often competed in the Central Coast Eisteddfod, receiving an award which allowed her to perform at the Central Coast's Mayoral Revue. She has since gone on to study music at both Macquarie University and JMC Academy, pursuing opportunities as a session vocalist as well as an independent musician and songwriter. Additionally, her degree has opened her up to various performance opportunities, and she was able to receive the award for 'best original song' at the inaugural Cassette Awards, also performing in Cronulla as part of Australian Music Week in 2019.
With her unique outlook and appreciation for various different genres, Emily hopes to encourage students to express themselves in the manner that they feel most comfortable. Although she has a considerable background in music education, she understands the importance of implementing this knowledge in a practical environment, and being able to establish your own direction. With her easygoing demeanour combined with a determined teaching style, Emily is now offering vocal piano and guitar lessons at Decibel Music School at West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English
Peace - Piano & Keyboard, Singing/Vocals - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Peace's love for learning, teaching, and performing is a part of what makes her a great teacher. She has many experiences in the creative industry; dance and entertainment, songwriting, producing, directing and so on, but she finds the importance of education very vigorously, hence is why she enjoys teaching students. Having care for education, she catches what each student is in need of and curates their way with a flexible teaching style that includes techniques that stimulate their learning path. Peace is committed to nurturing students with finding their own uniqueness of life through music. She focuses on improvement as developing self-motivation to help pursue the student’s dream and goals.
Peace is currently undergoing a Bachelor of Music at JMC Academy. A great addition to Decibel Music School, Peace is now offering Piano lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Korean
Peace's love for learning, teaching, and performing is a part of what makes her a great teacher. She has many experiences in the creative industry; dance and entertainment, songwriting, producing, directing and so on, but she finds the importance of education very vigorously, hence is why she enjoys teaching students. Having care for education, she catches what each student is in need of and curates their way with a flexible teaching style that includes techniques that stimulate their learning path. Peace is committed to nurturing students with finding their own uniqueness of life through music. She focuses on improvement as developing self-motivation to help pursue the student’s dream and goals.
Peace is currently undergoing a Bachelor of Music at JMC Academy. A great addition to Decibel Music School, Peace is now offering Piano lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde.
Languages spoken: English & Korean
Stef - Singing Teacher/Vocals, Piano - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Stef has been singing for as long as she can remember, surrounded by choirs and choral groups all throughout her childhood, In her final years of High School she was the recipient of a Music scholarship for her vocal skill and musicianship.
Currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music after having secured a coveted place in the highly regarded jazz vocal program, Stef is mentored by such renowned jazz musicians as Virna Sanzone, James Greening, Matt McMahon, Kevin Hunt and Craig Scott.
Stef is also a former AIM graduate having completed a Diploma of Contemporary Music in 2017, her combined knowledge of Contemporary music and Jazz has given her an eclectic mix of knowledge and performance experience and allows her to tap into cornerstone skills from both genres.
Stef also enjoys playing live in her free time, performing at corporate events, weddings and bars throughout Sydney as part of an acoustic duo or with her Jazz band.
With a focus on technique, vocal health and developing performance confidence Stef has also completed the internationally respected Estill vocal training course detailing the anatomy, physiology, and acoustics of voice production. Stef utilises the Estill method and aids in helping her students discover their own unique style while expanding their musical knowledge, practical experience and exploring new and challenging repertoire. Enjoy high level singing lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde with Stef and learn quality with fun and enthusiasm. Languages spoken: English
Stef has been singing for as long as she can remember, surrounded by choirs and choral groups all throughout her childhood, In her final years of High School she was the recipient of a Music scholarship for her vocal skill and musicianship.
Currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music after having secured a coveted place in the highly regarded jazz vocal program, Stef is mentored by such renowned jazz musicians as Virna Sanzone, James Greening, Matt McMahon, Kevin Hunt and Craig Scott.
Stef is also a former AIM graduate having completed a Diploma of Contemporary Music in 2017, her combined knowledge of Contemporary music and Jazz has given her an eclectic mix of knowledge and performance experience and allows her to tap into cornerstone skills from both genres.
Stef also enjoys playing live in her free time, performing at corporate events, weddings and bars throughout Sydney as part of an acoustic duo or with her Jazz band.
With a focus on technique, vocal health and developing performance confidence Stef has also completed the internationally respected Estill vocal training course detailing the anatomy, physiology, and acoustics of voice production. Stef utilises the Estill method and aids in helping her students discover their own unique style while expanding their musical knowledge, practical experience and exploring new and challenging repertoire. Enjoy high level singing lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde with Stef and learn quality with fun and enthusiasm. Languages spoken: English
Katie - Singing Teacher/Vocals, Piano, Ukulele - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Katie Reid is an accomplished performer, songwriter and teacher who completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music with First Class Honours from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2018 (WAAPA). Although born in Scotland, Katie grew up in Sydney where her love of music developed through her singing and piano, guitar and ukulele playing.
Katie has trained in musical theatre and contemporary vocals (including vocal styles of pop, rock, R&B, jazz, indie and folk) over the past 9 years and is passionate about people finding their own unique voice and learning how to use it in a productive and 'vocally' healthy/safe way. She has completed her AMEB Grade 8 piano and also enjoys teaching piano for enthusiastic and inquisitive beginners.
Katie has worked with some of Australia's most notable musicians, performing backing vocals with Christine Anu, Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian, gospel megastar Melonie Daniels-Walker (Mariah Carey’s backing vocalist), rapper Drapht, and recently recorded a song and video with Perth-based rapper COIN BANKS. She was selected to open for folk legend James Taylor at Leeuwin Estate in 2017 and to represent WAAPA in the televised charity event 'Telethon' in 2016.
Katie is heavily involved in the Perth and Sydney music scenes, performing at the Ellington Jazz club singing lead or backing vocals with a wider variety shows like 'The Amy Winehouse Tribute', '90's Music night', 'Beyonce Tribute', 'D'Angelo Tribute' and an array of original music projects. Katie is a songwriter within her own right winning the prestigious 'Laneway Lounge Open Mic Night' in 2016 and has her own music on Spotify and AppleMusic.
Katie is a friendly, passionate and approachable teacher with years of private teaching experience in both vocals and piano. She is extremely knowledgeable and loves nothing more than to share her passions with others. Now offering singing lessons, piano lessons, ukulele lessons at decibel Music School in West Ryde. Languages spoken: English
Katie Reid is an accomplished performer, songwriter and teacher who completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music with First Class Honours from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2018 (WAAPA). Although born in Scotland, Katie grew up in Sydney where her love of music developed through her singing and piano, guitar and ukulele playing.
Katie has trained in musical theatre and contemporary vocals (including vocal styles of pop, rock, R&B, jazz, indie and folk) over the past 9 years and is passionate about people finding their own unique voice and learning how to use it in a productive and 'vocally' healthy/safe way. She has completed her AMEB Grade 8 piano and also enjoys teaching piano for enthusiastic and inquisitive beginners.
Katie has worked with some of Australia's most notable musicians, performing backing vocals with Christine Anu, Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian, gospel megastar Melonie Daniels-Walker (Mariah Carey’s backing vocalist), rapper Drapht, and recently recorded a song and video with Perth-based rapper COIN BANKS. She was selected to open for folk legend James Taylor at Leeuwin Estate in 2017 and to represent WAAPA in the televised charity event 'Telethon' in 2016.
Katie is heavily involved in the Perth and Sydney music scenes, performing at the Ellington Jazz club singing lead or backing vocals with a wider variety shows like 'The Amy Winehouse Tribute', '90's Music night', 'Beyonce Tribute', 'D'Angelo Tribute' and an array of original music projects. Katie is a songwriter within her own right winning the prestigious 'Laneway Lounge Open Mic Night' in 2016 and has her own music on Spotify and AppleMusic.
Katie is a friendly, passionate and approachable teacher with years of private teaching experience in both vocals and piano. She is extremely knowledgeable and loves nothing more than to share her passions with others. Now offering singing lessons, piano lessons, ukulele lessons at decibel Music School in West Ryde. Languages spoken: English
Enoch – Violin, Piano, Guitar & Ukulele - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Enoch started his violin journey from the age of eight and worked strenuously until he attained ABRSM Grade 8 violin and Grade 5 Theory of Music during high school.
With more than a decade of violin practice with Wing Chi Leung, concert performer and Yusi Yang, violinist in Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Enoch has been nurtured with a progressive music learning approach.
Being a primary school teaching assistant back in Hong Kong has allowed him to share his passion in music with children. Music is a major part of his life, he is now studying a Master of Creative Music Therapy in Western Sydney University.
While in Hong Kong, Enoch provided violin lessons in both private based and music centre forms. Talented students ranging from young kids to adult were developed under a casual, systematic music environment with some been taught up to the higher level of violin Grade 8 certificates in ABRSM.
Languages spoken: English & Mandarin & Cantonese
Enoch started his violin journey from the age of eight and worked strenuously until he attained ABRSM Grade 8 violin and Grade 5 Theory of Music during high school.
With more than a decade of violin practice with Wing Chi Leung, concert performer and Yusi Yang, violinist in Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Enoch has been nurtured with a progressive music learning approach.
Being a primary school teaching assistant back in Hong Kong has allowed him to share his passion in music with children. Music is a major part of his life, he is now studying a Master of Creative Music Therapy in Western Sydney University.
While in Hong Kong, Enoch provided violin lessons in both private based and music centre forms. Talented students ranging from young kids to adult were developed under a casual, systematic music environment with some been taught up to the higher level of violin Grade 8 certificates in ABRSM.
Languages spoken: English & Mandarin & Cantonese
Sarah – Flute & Piano - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Sarah has been playing and performing flute since she was 8 years old while developing also a passion for piano and singing. She attended the Australian International Conservatorium of Music and completed a Bachelor of Music in Classical Flute performance. Experienced in performing both solo and in flute ensembles, orchestras, bands and Eisteddfods, she also received Honours.
Been taught under Janet Webb principal flautist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Jocelyn Fazzone who is one of the leading teachers of flute in NSW and Senior examiner for the AMEB NSW has given her a lot of knowledge and love for the instrument.
Sarah has experience teaching children and adults alike and the students who completed the AMEB practical examinations consistently passed with Honours or higher from grade 1 to grade 6.
Sarah loves to teach all different genres and grades of music and imparts her extensive knowledge to the students with enthusiasm. As a dedicated and passionate teacher she encourage her students to reach their full potential now offering flute lessons in Decibel Music School in West Ryde. With her strong passion for teaching flute at Decibel Music School in West Ryde she is a great addition to our dedicated Decibel team of teachers. Languages spoken: English
Sarah has been playing and performing flute since she was 8 years old while developing also a passion for piano and singing. She attended the Australian International Conservatorium of Music and completed a Bachelor of Music in Classical Flute performance. Experienced in performing both solo and in flute ensembles, orchestras, bands and Eisteddfods, she also received Honours.
Been taught under Janet Webb principal flautist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Jocelyn Fazzone who is one of the leading teachers of flute in NSW and Senior examiner for the AMEB NSW has given her a lot of knowledge and love for the instrument.
Sarah has experience teaching children and adults alike and the students who completed the AMEB practical examinations consistently passed with Honours or higher from grade 1 to grade 6.
Sarah loves to teach all different genres and grades of music and imparts her extensive knowledge to the students with enthusiasm. As a dedicated and passionate teacher she encourage her students to reach their full potential now offering flute lessons in Decibel Music School in West Ryde. With her strong passion for teaching flute at Decibel Music School in West Ryde she is a great addition to our dedicated Decibel team of teachers. Languages spoken: English
Jonny - Guitar - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Jonny started learning the guitar as a teenager when one of his friends noticed him listening to Jimi Hendrix & loaned him an electric guitar. From there it became an obsession to replicate what he could hear from the famous recordings. His lessons started with a classically trained guitar teacher that enormously diversified his understanding and learning styles and would eventually round him into a very eclectic and technically competent player. Jonny has numerous certifications in music performance and focuses on all aspects of being a musician, from daily practice routines, repertoire & composition/songwriting to the importance of performing to audiences to build confidence and bring young talented musicians out of their shell & into a rewarding music career. Jonny has played in rock bands such as Flickertail currently signed to Golden Robot Records & have recently recorded with Producer Steve Balbi from NoiseWorks at The Grove Studios. Jonny's guitar styles are varied and include Blues, Blues Jazz, Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Fingerstyle, Alternative Rock, Bluegrass, Irish Folk, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. He also adores the Beatles. Jonny is teaching guitar lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde & is looking forward to meeting you.
Languages spoken: English
Jonny started learning the guitar as a teenager when one of his friends noticed him listening to Jimi Hendrix & loaned him an electric guitar. From there it became an obsession to replicate what he could hear from the famous recordings. His lessons started with a classically trained guitar teacher that enormously diversified his understanding and learning styles and would eventually round him into a very eclectic and technically competent player. Jonny has numerous certifications in music performance and focuses on all aspects of being a musician, from daily practice routines, repertoire & composition/songwriting to the importance of performing to audiences to build confidence and bring young talented musicians out of their shell & into a rewarding music career. Jonny has played in rock bands such as Flickertail currently signed to Golden Robot Records & have recently recorded with Producer Steve Balbi from NoiseWorks at The Grove Studios. Jonny's guitar styles are varied and include Blues, Blues Jazz, Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Fingerstyle, Alternative Rock, Bluegrass, Irish Folk, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. He also adores the Beatles. Jonny is teaching guitar lessons at Decibel Music School in West Ryde & is looking forward to meeting you.
Languages spoken: English
David - Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Tin Whistle - Lessons available via Skype Worldwide
David musical journey has wound through rock, folk, country, jazz, cabaret, musical theatre, blues, rockabilly and world music. A multi instrumentalist, he plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, tin whistle and ukulele. He has been teaching almost as long as he’s been playing and as well as an impressive roster of individual students has taught at primary schools, high schools and at university level. David has had prestigious roles in music throughout Sydney such as Sessional Lecturer in Charge of the School of Arts and Sciences, Australian Catholic University; Lecturer in the Australian Institute of Music AIM with intense study of popular culture and the Arts, Roots and Contemporary Music. A great teacher, easy to comprehend, with a deep passion.
Another high level addition to Decibel Music School and our promise for quality, an inspiring and motivated teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Want to learn banjo? Want to learn ukulele or mandolin, maybe guitar? What about learning tin whistle? With such a high level of positive feedback you can rest assured you'll enjoy David's professionalism between guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, tin whistle, banjo lessons of high quality in West Ryde at Decibel Music School.
Languages spoken: English
David musical journey has wound through rock, folk, country, jazz, cabaret, musical theatre, blues, rockabilly and world music. A multi instrumentalist, he plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, tin whistle and ukulele. He has been teaching almost as long as he’s been playing and as well as an impressive roster of individual students has taught at primary schools, high schools and at university level. David has had prestigious roles in music throughout Sydney such as Sessional Lecturer in Charge of the School of Arts and Sciences, Australian Catholic University; Lecturer in the Australian Institute of Music AIM with intense study of popular culture and the Arts, Roots and Contemporary Music. A great teacher, easy to comprehend, with a deep passion.
Another high level addition to Decibel Music School and our promise for quality, an inspiring and motivated teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Want to learn banjo? Want to learn ukulele or mandolin, maybe guitar? What about learning tin whistle? With such a high level of positive feedback you can rest assured you'll enjoy David's professionalism between guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, tin whistle, banjo lessons of high quality in West Ryde at Decibel Music School.
Languages spoken: English
Jesse - Guitar - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Jesse is studying for a Bachelors Degree at JMC Academy in Contemporary Music and Performance and has been achieving distinctions and high distinctions in the majority of subjects year after year. A passionate and enthusiastic guitar player who specializes in contemporary music styles, genres and playing techniques, which include but are not limited to rock, metal, blues, funk. Jesse has developed an understanding of theory, composition, improvisation and music analysis and is inspired by a variety of virtuoso guitar players that transpire in his understanding of the technical aspects of playing the instrument.
Jesse enjoys sharing his knowledge and love of music and tailors sessions to the students needs and desires. Lessons are mapped out for the student at the start of the lessons in order to achieve the students’ goals as a musician. A great addition to Decibel Music School Jesse in now offering guitar lessons in West Ryde an inspiring and passionate teacher.
Languages spoken: English
Jesse is studying for a Bachelors Degree at JMC Academy in Contemporary Music and Performance and has been achieving distinctions and high distinctions in the majority of subjects year after year. A passionate and enthusiastic guitar player who specializes in contemporary music styles, genres and playing techniques, which include but are not limited to rock, metal, blues, funk. Jesse has developed an understanding of theory, composition, improvisation and music analysis and is inspired by a variety of virtuoso guitar players that transpire in his understanding of the technical aspects of playing the instrument.
Jesse enjoys sharing his knowledge and love of music and tailors sessions to the students needs and desires. Lessons are mapped out for the student at the start of the lessons in order to achieve the students’ goals as a musician. A great addition to Decibel Music School Jesse in now offering guitar lessons in West Ryde an inspiring and passionate teacher.
Languages spoken: English
Zaine - Drums - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
Zaine has been playing the drums for several years. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music and education at JMC Academy. He learnt all of his music experience through the School Of Rock MacArthur which he also went on to tour with in America to perform in mid 2017, a fantastic experience to be exposed to.
Since 2017, he has played in a number of bands and is now playing drums around Sydney with his new band " Phat Reef ".
Zaine is a Friendly, Fun and Enthusiastic person with a high amount of experience in drumming and performing and is a teacher for students of all ages with great dedication. A very passionate teacher and a great addition to the team now offering drum lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School.
Languages spoken: English
Zaine has been playing the drums for several years. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music and education at JMC Academy. He learnt all of his music experience through the School Of Rock MacArthur which he also went on to tour with in America to perform in mid 2017, a fantastic experience to be exposed to.
Since 2017, he has played in a number of bands and is now playing drums around Sydney with his new band " Phat Reef ".
Zaine is a Friendly, Fun and Enthusiastic person with a high amount of experience in drumming and performing and is a teacher for students of all ages with great dedication. A very passionate teacher and a great addition to the team now offering drum lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School.
Languages spoken: English
Michael - Drums - Lessons available face to face or via Skype Worldwide
With many years of drumming experience under his belt, Michael loves to share his knowledge on the instrument with students of all ages. Michael has been playing the drums since the age of 12. With his best friend getting him into music, Michael was inspired to pick up drumming and has been just as passionate and interested in it ever since. His musical experience is wide, from gigging in bands, working in studios as well as performing in musical theatres such as his most recent experience with Outloud, project managing, organizing bump in and out, performing in plays.
Throughout these experiences, Michael has discovered his passion for teaching. He is currently studying a bachelor of music majoring in composition and music production, at the Australian Institute of Music. Michael always strives for the best results with himself and the students he works with. With a down to earth personality and easy going nature, Michael makes any topic worth learning about as he teaches everything with an approach which is easy to comprehend, a fine dedicated teacher we have for drum lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. Languages spoken: English & Portuguese
With many years of drumming experience under his belt, Michael loves to share his knowledge on the instrument with students of all ages. Michael has been playing the drums since the age of 12. With his best friend getting him into music, Michael was inspired to pick up drumming and has been just as passionate and interested in it ever since. His musical experience is wide, from gigging in bands, working in studios as well as performing in musical theatres such as his most recent experience with Outloud, project managing, organizing bump in and out, performing in plays.
Throughout these experiences, Michael has discovered his passion for teaching. He is currently studying a bachelor of music majoring in composition and music production, at the Australian Institute of Music. Michael always strives for the best results with himself and the students he works with. With a down to earth personality and easy going nature, Michael makes any topic worth learning about as he teaches everything with an approach which is easy to comprehend, a fine dedicated teacher we have for drum lessons in West Ryde at Decibel Music School. Languages spoken: English & Portuguese