Teachers

Amy Alexander

Amy is a returning local to the Northeast region after having spent many years music touring, songwriting, teaching and studying music in the U.K. and Melbourne. Amy has a Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary), a Bachelor of Applied Music (Composition) and Diploma of Music Performance (Jazz/Pop). She is a multi-instrumentalist with a focus on piano/keyboards, but including voice, flute, guitar and ukulele. Amy ran a successful instrumental music teaching business in Melbourne and has a wealth of experience in teaching a wide range of ages and abilities, from very young children to adults. She currently teaches classroom music in Primary schools. Amy has composed music for games, and performed in many bands and as a solo artist for 20 years. In 2009, Amy won the Darebin Music Feast Songwriter's Award. She is passionate about helping students to explore their creativity in music and develop their skills in a fun, engaging way.

Amy's website.
Amy's previous school blog.

John Beddoe

John is originally from London, U.K. and has been working in the music industry for 25 years. He has also been teaching in the TAFE sector and schools for 20 years, teaching Music as well as English and Mathematics. John is very passionate about music and enjoys a whole range of genres including jazz, blues, world music and rock/pop. John has a Postgraduate Degree in teaching English as a second language and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Mathematics). He is also a fully qualified Alexander Technique teacher, specialising in helping musicians to play with more ease and enjoyment. John studied voice at Melbourne Polytechnic (NMIT) and is equally enthusiastic about teaching voice, guitar, music theory, aural skills and music technology. John is currently performing in local jazz, blues and groove band 'Miles High'.

John's YouTube channel

Both teachers are VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registered with current Working With Children check. Contact us for further details.