Dave
Consultant - Drums
Inner Adelaide Suburbs and Schools
Dave is a passionate Drummer who started playing in a Military Band at the age of nine and at twelve years old played Drums in High School Musical Production of the Jesus Christ Superstar.
Prior to Hallmark Music Studio, Dave lived in Sydney where he spent 6 years as a Drummer/Composer with Sydney band Born Lion (Four Four, Universal Music). The bands debut album being nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Hard/ Heavy Metal Album 2015. Dave has toured extensively sharing the stage with such bands as Metallica (USA), Royal Blood (UK), Yellowcard (USA), Mayday Parade (USA) and Karnivool.
Dave has an Advanced Certificate in a Music from The Australian Institute of Music, where he was mentored by studio great Dave Plenty.
Dave’s teaching style is relaxed, fun and customised to each student abilities understanding that everyone learns differently.
Prior to Hallmark Music Studio, Dave lived in Sydney where he spent 6 years as a Drummer/Composer with Sydney band Born Lion (Four Four, Universal Music). The bands debut album being nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Hard/ Heavy Metal Album 2015. Dave has toured extensively sharing the stage with such bands as Metallica (USA), Royal Blood (UK), Yellowcard (USA), Mayday Parade (USA) and Karnivool.
Dave has an Advanced Certificate in a Music from The Australian Institute of Music, where he was mentored by studio great Dave Plenty.
Dave’s teaching style is relaxed, fun and customised to each student abilities understanding that everyone learns differently.
Kyrie
Consultant - Drums / Percussion
Kyrie first picked up a pair or drumsticks at the age of 8. Now at 23 she has graduated with First Class Honours in Jazz Performance from The University of Adelaide. Kyrie spent 5 years studying Jazz at the Elder Conservatorium of Music and has recently become the head drum lecturer at Jazz SA’s “Jazz Camp”- a weekend full of musical workshops for high school students and above.
Kyrie has played alongside names such as James Morrison, John Morrison, Anita Wardell, James Muller, The Cat Empire, Dusty Cox, Daniel Champagne, Max Savage and has appeared alongside World Class drumming professionals in Australian #1 Drum magazine ‘Drum Scene’. Kyrie is the drummer for her own original project the Bearded Gypsy Band. Besides playing and supporting big shows in Adelaide, the band tours extensively around Australia and has recently gained popularity touring overseas in England and Canada. Kyrie is an in demand drummer who plays regularly with other talented musicians of all genres in the country. Learning from many great Australian players, Kyrie delights in not only sharing but also gaining knowledge from her students.