TYLER MAIR
Keyboard and Piano - Individual & Class Lessons
Hi my name is Tyler Mair.I am a piano teacher at Allegro music academy based in Colchester.I have been a student with the academy ever since I started playing keyboard then piano for about 12 years. I have learnt many different styles of genres which all range from their different difficulties.I have also finished a music diploma course at college which I have learnt many techniques to technology, live performance and how to enter the music business.I am in the middle of doing my degree specialising in film music which I am finding very interesting on how different it is compared to just normal pieces of music such as pop and rock songs from bands or solo performers. Also it includes many other avenues such as conducting, sound engineer and having your own studio and much more.I enjoy learning film and musical scores and pieces as they are very challenging due to so many technical traits within the piece due to when the scene changes or the feeling of the characters.
JOSEPH REID
Drums, Keyboard & Guitar - Individual Lessons
Joe started his drumming career in 2008 on a baby sized drum kit and quickly grew to
learning multiple instruments and gaining a degree in music performance, production, and
composition.
Thanks to his mentor Steevi Bacon, Joe acquired all the skills and knowledge needed to
perform in over 23 different bands all over the country, playing and learning many different
styles and techniques. Playing in such venues as the Cliffs Pavilion, Club Riga and The
Underground in London.
Proficient in Drums, Bass Guitar and Electric/Acoustic Guitar. Joe’s lessons are always fun,
engaging and cover a vast number of techniques, ranging from beginner to advanced. While
also showing the importance of musicianship and what you’ll need to know to be a top rate
performer in your music scene.
ALEX LINALE
Piano - Individual Lessons
I started playing piano at around seven years old, where I was taught to play by my grandfather. Following this I took up traditional classical piano lessons with many great teachers, and over the years I have built a style of playing designed around jazz improv and gospel with a heavy romanticism influence.
With a great interest in the theory of harmony and phrasing I have studied and analysed the works of many composers, everyone from Debussy and Brahms to Ahmad Jamal and Bill Evans, and this has helped me to understand not only contemporary music but also to gain a better understanding of classical harmony.
I am happy to teach all styles of music, whether that be modern pop, classical or jazz, and can either prepare students for grades or simply help them become the player that they have always wanted to be. My style of teaching is a laid back approach, based on improving musical performance, technique and rhythm with simple studies and practise methods proven to work.
GRAHAM LEWIS-JAMES
Brass & Woodwind, Piano & Theory - Individual Lessons
Graham Lewis-James BA (hons), LGSM (teacher), QTS studied at the
Guildhall Junior Department and The Colchester Institute School of
Music. He is a teacher with over 20 years experience of instrumental,
theory, GCSE and A level music examinations. He has performed as a
soloist at many prestigious concert venues including London's Royal
Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall and The Queen Elizabeth Hall. He is a
member of The Colchester Band and is currently the Head of Music at The
Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Essex.
JOANNE PHILPOT
Piano, Cello, Vocals & Theory - Individual & Class Lessons
Hi my name is Joanne. Throughout my university life and to date, I have taught pupils in singing and piano. I teach a variety of styles
from classical to modern, pop, jazz, either with or without reading music. I believe it is important to teach with an
open approach to ensure the pupil enjoys their musical journey as best they can, whether that is sitting exams, or
playing for fun.
I have also helped run the choir whilst my children were at primary school and also accompanied various
students for the music exams.