MEET OUR TEACHERS
GEORGE SERVANIS
Drums
With more than 30 years experience, having toured the world over, George is now an in demand teacher and mentor to many students. George tailors his lessons to suit his students from beginners to the more proficient with an overall focus on having fun playing drums. Drumming styles include, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Swing, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues and a hint of World Music rhythms. Focusing on Rudiments, Coordination exercises, basic reading notation and Stick and Brushes technique. Also developing skills in Song writing, live performance and Studio recording.
Previous Teaching - (4 years Bentleigh Primary School Vic. )
Private Teaching - ( Melbourne Vic. )
George has contributed to many collaborative projects, Tours & Festivals with Artists including Indigenous musicians in outback communities and recordings with the likes of...
*Melbourne Ska Orchestra (ARIA Award, Best World Music 2016)
*Melbourne Ska Orch (AWME Best Global / Reggae 2013 /2016 )
*Bomba. ( Reggae, Funk band Australia/Europe )
*Bustamento ( Nominated for ARIA 2014 )
*Mama KIn ( Nominated for ARIA 2015 )
*Mr PC & The Devious 3. ( Jazz - Swing )
*Kutcha Edwards (Solo, Blackfire)
*George Rrurrambu ( Warumpi Band),
*Grant Hansen ( Marngrook Footy Show, Blackfire ).
CAITLYN DAVIS
Piano / Vocals / Ukulele
Say Hi to Caitlyn Davis. Caitlyn valued addition to our teaching staff and brings her incredible talent and effervescent personality to Kew Music Garage.
Caitlyn teaches Piano, Singing & Ukulele so call us today to start your musical journey.
SEAN CLOSE
Bass / Guitar
Sean is a young, upcoming musician on the Melbourne scene. Having graduated last year, Sean is regularly playing shows and tours for multiple bands/artists and has gained a vast amount of experience in live performance and studio recording. Sean is a well rounded musician playing bass, guitar and also singing. He has a passion for teaching his students a wide variety of genres and skills to help them find their own musical voice.
RAY TOSTI
Mentor
As a founding member of iconic Aussie band, Hunters & Collectors, Ray has been performing, recording and teaching for many years and is a wealth of information about all aspects of the music industry. For the past 20 years Ray has focused heavily on singing and performance. He has been inducted into the Aria Hall Of Fame and has appeared on some of Australia’s biggest stages, TV and Radio. His passion for music is what drives him and he says “there is no greater reward than sharing in his students success”
ARIEL
Classical Piano / Violin / Theory
Ariel is an accomplished classical pianist and musician for over 10 years. Ariel always brings her energetic personality and excitement throughout all areas of music. As well as being proficient in the violin with years of orchestral experience, Ariel is a commited asset to her church band and has established herself as a performer with flare and maturity beyond her years. Ariel is enthusiastic about finding and developing children’s creativity in music through the piano, violin and music theory.
ANASTASIA
Guitar / Piano
My name is Anastasia and I have been playing guitar and piano for around 15 years and have been gigging with a bunch of different bands and artists for about 6 years. I teach all levels of piano, acoustic and electric guitar including a wide range of genres as well. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Music Industry (Major in Performance) at Box Hill Institute and am looking forward to working with lots of new and talented students.