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OUR ENSEMBLE DIRECTORS, MENTORS & AMAZING TEACHERS

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JON STOCKMAN

Jon has been an active member of the hugely successful Australian band  Karnivool playing bass for them for 22 years. He began music at a young age when he started learning piano at 6 years old and has been playing bass guitar for 25 years. 

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With their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Themata' and 2009's ground breaking follow-up 'Sound Awake', Karnivool established themselves as one of the most vital forces in progressive modern music. The band belied expectations again with their third album, the brazen and introspection ' Asymmetry' (released July 2013). Asymemetry became their first number 1 Album, outselling all other artists combined in the Australian top ten and saw them pick up their first ever ARIA award. This album was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2013 and achieved gold status in just ten days.

 

In addition to this, Jono loves to help others and deems the relationships he holds within Music Rocks Australia as very important to him. Those who are lucky enough to work with Jon will gain an invaluable and priceless life experience and develop skills and knowledge about music that are world class and life changing. 

 

 

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SIOBHAN COTCHIN

Siobhan is on the Matchbox 20 Febraury Aus/NZ line up!!! Bio coming soon...

 

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AARON BIRCH

Aaron is the 2023 Indigenous Artist of the Year! His band Joan and the Giants are nominated for another 7 WAMI awards this year! Bio coming soon

 

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KEIR BROWN

The former Music Rocks Australia All-star is now our most famous producer and ED. His music with Scatterback is simply fantastic! Bio coming soon

 

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GRACE NEWTON-WORDSWORTH

Grace is the lead vocalist and songwriter for Joan and the Giants who are nominated for another 7 WAMI awards this year! Our vocalists under her trust and guidance are doing amazing things! Bio coming soon

 

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JOSH MILLS

The Music Rocks drum specialist as also an amazing music industry sound engineer. His drummers are literally taking off! Bio coming soon

 

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ANGUS LAWRIE

WAYJO Trombonist and talented multi-instrumentalist, Angus's patience and cool teaching methods are seeing our musicians do amazing things! Bio coming soon

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LIAM OLSEN

Liam is the bass guitarist and songwriter for Joan and the Giants who are nominated for another 7 WAMI awards this year! Bio coming soon

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ASHAN WEERASOORIYA

Bachelor of Jazz Performance, Ashan leads our mentorship on vocals and keyboards. Bio coming soon

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SIMON MITCHELL

Guitar shredder and our most prolific producer, Simon's mentorship is simply amazing. Bio coming soon

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ZOLA LI

Zola brings international musical experience to Music Rocks. Her energy and talent on almost all instruments is unbelievable! Bio coming soon

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NIKITA SMOUT

Nikita is in her third year of her Speech Pathology degree. She applies her knowledge for our vocalists in such a unique way! Bio coming soon

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CALLUM NOBLET

Hip Hop production at its best! Bio coming soon

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DJ Bronia

DJ Bronia brings an amazing energy for all our DJs! Bio coming soon

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