Richard has over 30 years experience worldwide in the music business, predominantly in performance, & tuition of saxophone, and is driven by his passion for guiding aspiring talent.

From the lounge room, to the garage, through the London club circuit of the 70s, to playing with, or supporting many legends of the big stage including: Doctor Feelgood, Canned Heat, George Thoroughgood, Roy Bucchanan, The Angels, John Swan, Glen Shorrock, Ross Wilson, Brian Cadd,  Lisa Edwards, to name but a few, the Saxophone has been his main tool of expression.

David has performed for many years as a member of an ensemble as well as soloist in many different styles.

He has excellent communication skills, and this coupled with a high level of patience and positive reinforcement, he can teach anyone from 5 years and up, to any level required.

His impressive record includes being elected to a committee as a representative for live music venues and musicians to the State Government for the South Australian Music Industry Association.

With over 20 years experience in a wide variety of bands such as 'Vegans in Leather', 'Blackbird', 'Pain', 'Screaming Believers', 'The Ninth Wave', 'Mourning Sickness', 'The Innocents'. 'The Golden Tones', 'Volkano', as well as solo appearances on television and Festival Theatre, John loves everything musical..

Born in New York City, Mike grew up in East Harlem, the only child of working-class Italian-American parents. Mike first revealed his musical mind in early childhood. Though his parents later encouraged him to study law and architecture, by that stage Mike's abilities as a multi-instrumentalist, musical director and prolific songwriter were blossoming. He went on to work as a musician in numerous capacities in New York City, witnessing a cultural revolution outside the safety of the four-room apartment he shared with his mother and father on 116th Street in East Harlem.

Mike left New York City to live and work in London, a move that resulted in an opportunity to tour Europe and Australia when selected for lead guitarist with the Shakin' Stevens Band. After a brief return three years later to New York City, Mike was offered a gig in Austin, Texas, 'The Live Music Capital of the World', where he then made his new home. Over the next 13 years, Mike honed his musical talents even more, integrating a host of new influences into his musical style.

His training includes the following, which holds him in extremely good stead in music tuition:

Piano Studies (Rock Academy) 
Certificate (Commercial Music (Performance) Pete Matzick)
Adelaide University (Single Studies) 
Private Tuition with Laurie Kennedy (Don Burrows / James Morrison)
Private Tuition with Andrew Gander (Steve Vizard / Roy & HG show bands, Don Burrows)
Percussion Course
Advanced Diploma -Drums & Percussion
Diploma (Commercial Music)

Verity has an extensive career in violin tuition and performance, having taught for the Education Departments Instrumental Music Programme.

Her performance experience spans from orchestral performances, through solo & quartet work, locally and interstate, she has accompanied Shirley Bassey, Bread, Electric Light Orchestra, Dionne Warwick, and regularly performs around Australia with Adelaide band Acoustic Juice.

Kylie is most well known for her work in the original music scene as the lead singer/bass player of highly acclaimed original band Kaleidoscope, who were responsible for Triple J hits such "Slot Car Slut", "Earthmover" and "Just Around the Corner". Kaleidoscope has toured Australia on 5 separate occasions, performed Live to Air on Triple J "Live at The Wireless" Sept 2002, were nominated for the best live act at the Australian Live Music Awards in 2003. With a stack of airplay and media coverage Kaleidoscope released two EPS, 5 CD singles and two highly acclaimed full length albums "Deli Girl" 2002, and "Voluptua" 2004 in their 10 year career.

She currently fronts all-girl band 'Legless', performing Australia-wide.

Kylie is considered a leader in her chosen field of music and as well as working as a music lecturer for Ausmusic SA, Kylie is a mentor to many emerging musicians.

Kylie was recognised as one of South Australia's top 50 most inspiring young people in the Sunday Mail Power Pack lift out of "Rising Stars".

Deryck has been a resident teacher at Blackwood Music School since 1997.