About the Tutors.......
Stu Edwards.
Stu established Allmusic Academy Guitar tuition
in 1997 and enjoys teaching guitar to people of all ages and levels and seeing
them progress in all aspects. He has guitar tutoring experience at St Johns
College, Fairfield Intermediate and Fairfield
Stu has had experience in most areas of
Guitar with a continued interest in a wide variety of styles. He has
played for 23 years and had the privilege of studying under some of the
Stu travelled to Australia in late 2006 as the guitarist in a 3 piece band to play at WRF Finance's Annual convention.
2007 saw Stu play with the 11 piece NZ Blues Brothers Revue which performed through 2007 with a full brass section and back up vocalists. The stylistic change was fantastic and opened alot of doors for future projects.
In 2008 - 2009 Stu formed and played in 'AKA' the six piece tribute show to TOTO, FOREIGNER & JOURNEY which was a huge challenge and a rewarding experience. Getting to perform this music was a dream come true for Stu with some of the greatest guitar songs of all time being among the reportoire. Talented musicians coming together always holds an element of magic about it and this was no exception.
2009 saw the St Johns College guitar programme start and in conjunction with the school Allmusic Guitar Tuition has gone on to see the students thrive in an exciting and productive environment. The guitar programme has gone from strength to strength and continues to thrive in the school environment.
2010 - Stu has taken up the role at Vision College Hamilton instructing the degree students taking guitar as their major. This was another exciting addition and development to mix of teaching Stu is involved with. He continues at Vision college in 2012.
Having played in various bands over the
years, Stu has been lead guitarist for the popular
Stu reviewed music for The Waikato Times music column from 2007 through to it's management change in 2011. He is still actively involved with reviewing music for New Zealand Musician magazine and is passionate about new release music both local and international.
Stu Edwards - Solo Guitar Page
Nick Devoy (BA)
Nick returned to guitar tuition with the Allmusic Academy in early May 2008 after a 6 month hiatus. He has been playing guitar and studying music for 13 years, at Fairfield College and at the University of Waikato, where he was involved completed his Bachelor of Arts.
He has received tuition and mentoring from some of the best teachers and musicians in the North Island - namely Trevor Faville, Simon Koretz, and has been a part of the Allmusic Guitar Tuition family since 2000 where he began his private tuition.
An avid fan of rock guitar and its many intricate techniques, Nick is here to offer his experience and knowledge to others, any style, and any skill level. Nick has studied and teaches Trinity College Rock School and has knowledge based in Trinity Theory also.
Contact
- Stu Edwards on : Phone - 07 834 3469
For all tuition enquiries email guitar@allmusic.co.nz
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