Michael is JAM's co-director and a respected musician, bandleader and educator with over twenty years experience on the acoustic and electric bass. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance from The Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Michael has toured and recorded with numerous bands and artists in the Australian music scene. Some of these highlights include performing with Australian icon Tom Burlinson at the 2019 Susu Mamas Charity Fundraising Ball in Papua New Guinea, performing at the 2015 Woodford Folk Festival with acclaimed Sydney French duo Baby et Lulu, and running his own jazz band The Graduates. Michael released his debut album ‘Blues For Ray’ in 2020 and has also performed extensively with other musicians and artists at prominent music venues in Sydney, including The Basement, Oxford Art Factory, The Vanguard, Venue 505 and the Camelot Lounge, as well as countless corporate events and private functions.
 

Skye is a wonderful vocal teacher known for her ability to draw out each student's unique vocal talent. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from The Australian Institute of Music. She was a successful contestant on The Voice in 2013, writes and records her own music and regularly sings professionally around Australia and internationally. Working as a backing vocalist she has sung for artists such as Guy Sebastian, Damien Leith and 2019 winner of the voice, Diana Rouvas.
 

Guy has over 10 years of experience playing guitar. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music Performance, majoring in Jazz Guitar at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

As a student, Guy received a band 6 in both HSC Music 2 and Music extension. 

Guy takes great pleasure in teaching a wide variety of styles on both acoustic and electric guitar, catering to the individual needs and preferences of his students.

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James is a multi-talented musician, arranger and recording engineer with the ability to help students of all ages realise their musical dreams and abilities. He is currently studying a double degree in Music Studies (Composition) and Arts (Psychology) at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The University of Sydney.
 
James has extensive performing experience both in piano and guitar and continues to perform as a freelance musician in both corporate and original bands. He was nominated for the HSC 'Encore' series in 2016 and has also been awarded a Scholarship Award from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.
 

James Schubert is an inspiring performer and teacher. He has an energetic and enthusiastic approach to teaching drums & percussion and has been with JAM since it opened in 2017. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music Performance majoring in jazz drums at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
 
Having started his journey in jazz drums under the direction of Nic Jeffries, James now regularly performs around Australia touring with several different bands and artists.
 

Damon is currently a student at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying a Bachelor of Music majoring in Composition for Creative Industries.
 
Damon is a well-rounded musician and an aspiring composer with over 10 years of experience playing the trombone. During his time as a student, Damon completed up to 8th Grade AMEB and also achieved high results in HSC music. He also plays and performs at gigs with a variety of bands around Sydney.
 
Damon is a very committed teacher in providing young lower brass students with a fun and engaging musical education.
 

Oliver started playing french horn when he was in year 2, being taught by his father, and has been playing now for over 16 years.

With a keen interest in classical music and performance, Oliver undertook his Bachelor of Performance, majoring in french horn at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He completed the degree in 2021 and is now in his first year studying a Masters of Music (studies).
 
Oliver regularly plays with a variety of orchestras over Sydney, including the Willoughby Symphony, Balmain Symphony, Sydney Conservatorium ensembles, Modést Orchestra, Apex Ensemble, the NSW Police band and various chamber ensembles, as well as experience playing in solo arenas including competitions, recitals and general concerts.
 
Oliver began teaching the french horn in 2017, and has taught many students across Sydney. He takes a relaxed and easy going approach, with a focus on technique.
 

Elliot is a multi-instrumentalist currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree, majoring in Jazz Performance at the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music.

He plays at regular gigs around Sydney and also leads his own jazz trio and quartet.

Elliot believes in a holistic approach
to learning music and making learning interesting and engaging for all his
students.
 

Bella is a skilled vocalist and singing teacher with over 10 years singing experience.  She completed a Bachelor of Music majoring in Contemporary Performance (Voice) at the Australian Institute of Music in 2018 and is currently studying a Diploma in Christian Ministry - Majoring in Songwriting at C3 College.

Bella has been taught a variety of musical genres over the past decade and as a songwriter, she is currently crafting and writing her own music.  Bella is bright, bubbly and passionate about teaching students of all ages how to discover and develop, not only their own unique voices, but their inner confidence and abilities.
 

Ned graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2019, majoring in Jazz Piano.
 
Since then he has been teaching piano, and has performed with various artists as both a keyboardist and singer. He is also a singer/songwriter and the leader of the band 'Safety First'.
 
As a teacher Ned can cover a wide range of skill levels and styles, with a particular interest in contemporary and jazz performance.

Ned welcomes his students to a relaxed and fun environment and looks forward to helping students achieve their goals.
 

Tim is an internationally trained jazz saxophonist and, after 14 years abroad, returned to his home country Australia in early 2020.
 
He received his Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Saxophone in 2007 and then a Masters Degree in Music in 2009 from the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts in Germany. During his time there Tim was an active member of the German jazz scene performing with a variety of ensembles, including professional radio big bands, at various festivals and jazz clubs across Germany and Europe. Before returning home he spent two years in New York City, soaking up the atmosphere of one of the worlds greatest jazz cities, performing with local musicians along the way.
 
Tim is an enthusiastic teacher with years of experience. He began teaching at age 16 at his former music school in Sydney's west. Preparing students for their involvement with the school's jazz ensembles and big bands, as well as taking them through their grades with the Australian Guild of Music and Speech. After becoming fluent in German, Tim continued his teaching at various music schools in Germany. Working with students of all ages and abilities, including ambitious young musicians who have gone on to study and pursue musical careers of their own.