Tony Ward - DRUMS - PRINCIPAL OF THE ACADEMY

After many years on the live scene Playing in Bands Such as Critical Mass - John Swan - Black Feet - Clay and many more. Both in Australia and in Japan.

Tony focused on Billy Hyde Music and over the last ten years designed and ran events such as the Australian Drum Festival and the Billy Hyde Drummers Playoffs. Now while Managing his own Billy Hyde Music Store in Taren Point south of Sydney in NSW he has gone back to playing and teaching Drums. Currently playing in the Original Sin INXS Show Tony enjoys teaching and playing again more than ever.

Mick O'Shea - DRUMS     

Mick O'Shea is a working drummer who's credentials read like the royalty of OZ ROCK. He has worked with & toured Australia, Europe & the US with the likes of BILLY THORPE, DRAGON, IAN MOSS, JUDGE MERCY, ROSE TATTOO, CHOIRBOYS, ANGRY ANDERSON, DOC NEESON (THE ANGELS), DAVE GLEESON (SCREAMING JETS), SWANEE and many many more.

In 1995 a drum magazine "SKINFULL" held a readers poll which saw Mick voted as the best OZ ROCK DRUMMER.

Mick also has held and performed various clinics & workshops around the country & has been a teacher for some 20 years. Now residing in the Shire he is available for lessons from the absolute beginner to the working professional, young or old.

 Fab Omodei  - DRUMS

Fab has spent the last 20 years playing in all directions of music in many parts of the world. He has been lucky enough to make a good living from his drumming ability and has travelled to many different country's while enjoying the fruits of music he has also spent alot of time recording and playing with bands such as THE ANGELS, RED PHOENIX, DOUG WILLIAMS, DEMI HEINES, THE DIVA'S, SHANNON NOLL, AND MANY MORE.

Ron Stanton - DRUMS

Ron's music history goes back way into the 1940's. He is an extremely experienced drummer focusing on many styles from Rock, Jazz, Big Band, Pop and Concert Band. Whatever style you are looking for Ron has done it. Ron has played with many great artists over the years and has alot to offer any student. Ron has done many theatre shows both in Australia and Overseas, his list of credentials is way to long to mention however if you are looking for an experienced drummer this is the man.

Ron has been teaching drums for the past 44 years and has alot to offer young and old students.

Greg Marston - DRUMS, GUITAR, KEYBOARD, DJEMBE and VOCALS

Greg lives and breathes music. He has been playing music since he was 4 years old and is still going strong 25 years later. He has done many degrees one being performing arts and music. He recently studied and completed a djembe course also. Greg has a strong passion for music and this shows when you meet him.

Joe Domingo - DRUMS- MC/VOCAL LESSONS - BASIC GUITAR - BASIC KEYBOARD.

Joe Domingo otherwise known as MiGHTY JOE started playing drums at the age of 12 and has progressed from a drummer to a Hip Hop MC performing since 2006 and a Music Producer working with local artists. Joe has also hosted a radio show and is the director of Young And Mighty Music, a local record label.

His studies include a Diploma in Music Business and Technical Production Certification as well as Music Software training and 5 years experience in music production.

Passionate in teaching what he does best in Drums for beginners to advanced, young and old with many different styles, Music Software workshops focusing on composition and digital production for novice to professional production and MC/Vocal lessons for hip hop/R&B artists.