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Meet Our Staff

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Teachers


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Lochlan Olsen

Guitar - Acoustic/Electric
 

Available on: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
 

Favourite Album: Thrice - Alchemy Index
Favourite Guitar Riff: Audioslave - Cochise
Most Memorable Live Performance: Metallica at Acer Arena 

Lochlan is a versatile and experienced guitarist who works well with all age groups. Lochlan is a patient teacher and is proficient in many musical genres. If you are looking for a teacher with a fun and easy going attitude, Lochlan is a great choice.

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Aaron Batcheldor

Guitar - Acoustic/Electric
 

Available on: Wednesday
 

Favourite Album: Van Halen - 1984
Favourite Guitar Riff: AC/DC - Back in Black
Most Memorable Live Performance: Steely Dan at Sydney Entertainment Centre 

Aaron is an electric and acoustic guitarist, and an Australian Institute of Music graduate, who enjoys the challenge of helping students realise their full potential, whilst having lots of fun. His patience, integrity, experience, and a strong desire for you to succeed are sure to send you in the right musical direction, whatever yours may be.

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Tim Bradley

Drums, Percussion
 

Available on: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
 

Favourite Album: Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life
Favourite Drum Beat: Anything Samba
Most Memorable Live Performance: James Brown at Sydney Entertainment Centre 

When not teaching, Tim collaborates with many original and cover bands around Sydney. Tim's teaching style combines his extensive music knowledge with a patient and friendly approach to teach people of all ages and playing experience.

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Margaret Greenwood

Piano - Theory/Grades
 

Available on: Wednesday and Friday
 

Favourite Album: Luther Vandross - Your Secret Love
Favourite Piano Piece: Dave Brubeck - Far More Blue
Most Memorable Live Performance: George Benson at State Theatre 

Margaret is one of the most experienced teachers that we have had working here at Upbeat Music Centre. Margaret drives her students to hone their skills and thrives on motivated, passionate students that are willing to work hard to develop as musicians.

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AJ Dyce

Vocals, Piano and Songwriting
 

Available on: Monday and Tuesday
 

Favourite Album: Queen - Night At The Opera
Favourite Piano Riff: Dream Theatre - Wait For Sleep
Most Memorable Live Performance: Muse at Acer Arena 

AJ is an active performer and composer for many bands around Sydney. AJ has gained valuable knowledge in the music industry and related areas such as: performing, singing, musical composition and teaching. All of AJ's students love his lessons and are always enthusiastic about future training.

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Simon Dawes

Guitar - Acoustic/Electric
 

Available on: Monday and Saturday
 

Favourite Album: Guthrie Govan - Erotic Cakes
Favourite Guitar Riff: Brecker Bros - Some Skunk Funk
Most Memorable Live Performance: Secret Chiefs 3 at The Factory 

From a young age Simon has had formal lessons in guitar, piano, drums and vocals. Patient and encouraging, he has developed a wealth of knowledge through his extensive studies and musical career playing in many bands of vastly differing genres. Simon is a sought after teacher here at Upbeat Music Centre and his students results mirror that.

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Kim Humphreys

Guitar - Acoustic/Electric
 

Available on: Thursday
 

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Kim has been teaching guitar for the past thirty years and has played professionally for a number of musicans including; Tuna Turnerm Vanda & Young, and The Bee Gee's. Kim has also toured with major acts such as Bo Diddley and The Kinks. He has a love for music and this is particularly evident within his lessons.

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Michael Bradley

Guitar - Acoustic/Electric
 

Available on: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
 

Favourite Album: Tommy Emmanuel - Only (Remastered Edition)
Favourite Guitar Riff: John Mayer - Neon
Most Memorable Live Performance: Fishbone at Sydney Pavillion 

Michael's experience writing and performing music allows him to be able to teach almost any genre of music. He has studied both guitar and vocals at the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music as well as the Australian Institute of Music. Michael is an enthusiastic teacher who strives to push his students into being the best that they can be.

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Dimitri Vouros

Piano, Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone
 

Available on: Wednesday
 

Favourite Album: John Coltrane - Crescent
Favourite Guitar Riff: Chick Corea - Now He Sings Now He Sobs
Most Memorable Live Performance: Dale Barlow at The Basement

Dimitri has had formal training on the piano, clarinet, saxophone and flute at the Canberra School of Music and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and holds a Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of New England. His wide range of musical skills make him a strong teacher and player, with a huge knowledge base.

Retail Staff

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Christian Chong

Retail Manager
 

Favourite Album: Electric President - "Self Titled"
Favourite Sample: Knife Party - Internet Friends
Most Memorable Live Performance: Mogwai at Splendour In The Grass

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Nick Whitehead

Student Co-ordinator

 

Favourite Album: Radiohead - In Rainbows
Favourite Guitar Riff: Pink Floyd - Money
Most Memorable Live Performance: Gotye at Forum Theatre, Melbourne

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Michael Jury

Warehouse Manager

 

Favourite Album: Radiohead - In Rainbows
Favourite Guitar Riff: Radiohead - 15 Steps
Most Memorable Live Performance: Band of Skulls at Factory Theatre 

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Alex Jollye

Retail

 

Favourite Album: Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection
Favourite Drum Beat: Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Most Memorable Live Performance: Foo Fights feat. Tenacious D at Sydney Football Stadium 

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Jaymie Murray

Liaison

 

Favourite Album: Jamiroquai - Synkronize
Favourite Guitar Riff: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane
Most Memorable Live Performance: Metallica at Sydney Superdome 

Repairs

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John Romeo

The Repairs Specialist

 

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 John is respected by Upbeat as both a player and a luthier. His precision and accuracy in his work has helped revive, repair and 'reliven' many guitars over the years. If your guitar isn't feeling as good as it used to, please bring the guitar into Upbeat Music Centre for John to work on it. The guitar won't leave John's work bench until it is playing like a guitar John would use on stage.

 


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