Meet Our Tutors
Derby Timmins | Piano
Derby has been playing piano since she was 7 years old, achieving Ameb grade 8 in 2018. She is currently pursuing a certificate of performance while at uni studying speech pathology. She has a passion for making learning fun and loves nothing more than passing on her love for piano.
Elise Gray | Saxophone, Clarinet, Singing
Elise has been playing music for 22 years, and teaching it for 12. She studied at the Conservatorium, and now teaches over 30 students a week, her passion is watching her students love music as she does. Previously having played in orchestras and stage bands, she loves a variety of genres. Elise is passionate about creating a fun, relaxed lesson environment for students of all ages - and always aims to tailor lessons to be beneficial to each individual student and pass on her joy for music.
Simon Godwin | Drums
Simon has 25 years’ experience playing drums and percussion in bands, as well as tutoring students.
Working with children and adults, Simon tailors a program to achieve the goals of each student. This may include drum kit, school band percussion, rock band performance, or tuned percussion.
Ben Frank | Guitar
Ben has been playing and teaching guitar for 13 years. He has gigged extensively in Sydney as well as up and down the East Coast of Australia. Having completed his Bachelor of Music degree at the Australian Institute of Music in 2014, Ben can teach a range of styles and genres
Evie Robinson | Violin
Evie has been playing violin since she was four years old. She has maintained a passion for music for over fifteen years and is currently part of the Northern Beaches Symphony Orchestra. Evie is devoted to making each lesson a calm and engaging environment for all students and their individual needs.
Tony Barnard | Guitar
Tony is a Master guitarist and composer who has performed all over the world from his native Australia, across Europe, Asia, South Pacific and the Americas. His audiences have included royalty, prime ministers and presidents, celebrities and some of the world’s biggest names in music. Playing many styles including jazz, classical, blues and ambient. He has performed at prestigious international venues and major festivals. He has performed with The Australian Chamber orchestra, BBC Concert orchestra, Earl Hines, Barney Kessel, Cliff Richard, Barry Humphries, Nancy Wilson, Kevin Spacey, Tony Hadley, Georgie Fame and James Morrison to name but a few. Tony Loves to share his knowledge and love of music with students of all ages.