Meet Our Teachers
Giovanni 'Nanni' Calandro
BMus(perf)
Giovanni “Nanni” Calandro has over 25 years of experience as a drummer and educator in Italy and Australia and holds a Bachelor of Music Performance (Jazz Drums) and a Master's degree (Teaching).
Hannah Morrison Â
B.Com
Vocal Coach, Musical Theatre,
Business Consultant
*currently on leave of absence*
Lily Mawson Â
dipRSL
Vocal Coach, Choral Conductor,
Piano teacher, Musical Theatre
Levi Ramsey
Levi has been playing instruments for most of his life, first starting on drums, but at age 9 realising that guitar is for him. He is a very advanced young player, and has played in various bands including the 2023 Mount Gambier Carols band.
He is inspired by artists like Polyphia, Manuel Gardner Fernandes and Intervals.
Monique Holmes
Vocal Coach
Monique’s love of music started from a very young age. She began singing lessons at the age of six, and then progressed to competing in various vocal competitions in South Australia and Victoria, with great success.
Monique completed her Grade 8 Rockschool vocal exam achieving a Distinction. Monique has been involved in multiple choirs through Phoenix Music Studios and was Senior Vocal Leader at Tenison Woods College. Monique is excited to share her experience and knowledge with the students at the Studio.
Ryan Creedy
Junior Drum Teacher
Ryan has over a decade of drumming experience, starting his musical journey at 6 years old. He is a multi-instrumentalist, capable on both drums and trumpet. He has won competitions and completed exams on both instruments and performs regularly throughout the community on each. Ryan is the current Music Captain at Tenison Woods College and is a core member of several bands. These include the Tenison Woods College Big Band, Thunder Drum Corps, and Musical Ensemble, as well as the SEPSMF Orchestra and Corner Pocket Big Band.
Ryan's accomplishments include 1st place in multiple Eisteddfods competitions, AMEB Grade 5 High Distinction on Trumpet, placing 2nd nationally in GIJ Division 4+ with the TWC Big Band, as well as making the GIJ Division 4 Superband on drums. Ryan also recently won a scholarship for his drumming to put towards his music career. He is currently studying Year 12, and is working toward his Grade 8 Rockschool examination on drums.
Scott Maxwell
STOKE Music
2018 Aria Music Teacher of the year
Scott has over 30 years experience with live music performance and studio environments, over 15 years teaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Education and a Specialist Certificate for Composing for Film and Video Games from Berklee College.
Jodi SwiggsÂ
LRSL
Studio Director
Head Vocal Coach, Choral Director, Musical Theatre
Piano & Music Theory Teacher
RockSchool Examiner AMEB
Our Vision
‘To offer excellence in vocal and instrumental technique,
while providing an encouraging and nurturing environment for students of all ages,
to develop their skills and confidence.’
Our teachers are dedicated to continually developing their craft as coaches and performers,
through elite training and internationally recognised courses.
Our teachers all hold current relevant working with children clearances.