All students enrolled in the band program should have a tutor for their instrument with regular (weekly) tutorials throughout the school year. All Training Band students should ideally have at least two lessons prior to their first band rehearsal if possible.
Tutors should be chosen from our recommended tutor list below. These tutors have established track records and have been specifically chosen by the NWPS band program. Only if these tutors cannot provide a tutorial time should other tutors be sought. We can provide contact details for alternative tutors for all instruments. If you wish to engage a tutor who is not currently on our list, the tutor needs to submit their information to NWPS band program for assessment to be added to the approved tutor list before the student can start in band. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
The following tutors are available in our local area
It is advisable to contact a the tutor early to ensure a place in their schedule – at the end of the year or in January before the school term starts
Flute
Semitone Music (Deb Muir) 0412 099 907
deb@semitonemusic.com.au
Kara Hewatt 0449 081 797
kara.hewatt@gmail.com
Jessica Scott 0488 731 131
jessica.scott.au@hotmail.com
Sophie Knox 0431 260 007
sophieknoxmusic@gmail.com
Clarinet
Semitone Music (Deb Muir) 0412 099 907
deb@semitonemusic.com.au
Kara Hewatt 0449 081 797
kara.hewatt@gmail.com
Saxophone
Semitone Music (Deb Muir) 0412 099 907
deb@semitonemusic.com.au
Kali Gillen 0474 814 365
kalirosegillen@gmail.com
Jessica Scott 0488 731 131
jessica.scott.au@hotmail.com
French Horn
Andrew Hamblin 0422 212 954
hambo_b2@hotmail.com
Trumpet
Andrew Hamblin 0422 212 954
hambo_b2@hotmail.com
Andy Fiddes 041 8696 883
andy@andyfiddes.com
Bella Harvey 042 1475 616
harvey_isabella@hotmail.com
Trombone, Baritone Horn, Euphonium
Dave Odams
0404 154 300
daveodams@gmail.com
Rob Sidaway 040 7220 486
rob_g_s@yahoo.com
Bass Guitar
Trent Prees 0414 184 955
trent.prees@gmail.com
Percussion
Tim Hamblin 0422 437 771
tim@timhamblinmusic.com.au