Our teachers at the schools are:-
Taylor Primary School
Ian Champ
Ian started his musical journey as a bass player in a high school rock band. He subsequently became a school teacher and developed a passion for Celtic music, playing guitar, whistle and piano/keyboards.
Ian currently plays music in duets and covers bands and teaches piano and guitar 5 days a week to students of all ages. He has a patient and personalised approach.
Majura Primary School and Macquarie Primary School
Andrew de Teliga
Andrew is the main composer for Sirocco. His background is in rhythm and blues guitar. As well as performing in a wide variety of rock bands, Andrew learned the classical violin. From a classical repertoire Andrew turned to the Irish fiddle and to the music of the different ethnic groups in Australia. His inspired compositions have been used around the world.
guitar styles : blues electric , acoustic , folk finger style, slide
violin styles : light classical . irish / american folk fiddle, middle eastern
lutes ethnic : oud, saz
St Joseph’s Primary School
Thomas Champion (guitar)
Thomas Champion started guitar lessons when he was 8 years old. 12 years later and Thomas is now studying medical science but is keen to maintain his engagement with guitar through teaching, which he has now been doing for 3 years. Thomas is a warm, friendly and approachable young teacher who quickly became a favourite with his students.
Turner Primary School
Andrew de Teliga (violin and guitar)
Andrew is the main composer for Sirocco. His background is in rhythm and blues guitar. As well as performing in a wide variety of rock bands, Andrew learned the classical violin. From a classical repertoire Andrew turned to the Irish fiddle and to the music of the different ethnic groups in Australia. His inspired compositions have been used around the world.
guitar styles : blues electric , acoustic , folk finger style, slide
violin styles : light classical . irish / american folk fiddle, middle eastern
lutes ethnic : oud, saz