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
Rose Chan 0414 225 948
lokyinrosechan@live.com
Rebecca Conway 0477 547 404
cjs.beck.house@gmail.com
Morgan Ridley-Smith 0478 578 032
morganridleysmith@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
Kara Hewatt 0449 081 797
kara.hewatt@gmail.com
French Horn
Steve O’Brien 0438 564 902
Steven.obrien.allbrass@gmail.com
Tegan Berry 0401 631 548
teganberryy@gmail.com
Trumpet
Andrew Hamblin 0422 212 954
hambo_b2@hotmail.com
Andy Fiddes 0418 696 883
andy@andyfiddes.com
Steve O’Brien 0438 564 902
Steven.obrien.allbrass@gmail.com
Trombone, Baritone Horn, Euphonium
Dave Odams 0404 154 300
daveodams@gmail.com
Rob Sidaway 040 7220 486
rob_g_s@yahoo.com
Steve O’Brien 0438 564 902
Steven.obrien.allbrass@gmail.com
Bass Guitar
Trent Prees 0414 184 955
trent.prees@gmail.com
Percussion
Tim Hamblin 0422 437 771
tim@timhamblinmusic.com.au
Tessa Gutierrez 0404 331 646
drumfill2000@yahoo.com.au