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Private Instrumental Tutors

Investigator College provides students with the opportunity to learn a range of instruments. Lessons, which are provided during school time with a private tutor, range in price from approx. $30-$35 per lesson. 

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Lessons for other instruments (not listed below) may also be available; in such cases, staff will endeavour to assist by finding a suitable tutor.
Please note that the private tutors, while being endorsed by the College, are not employees of the College and the agreement for tuition is made between the tutor and parents/caregivers. As such, students and parents/caregivers are responsible for matters regarding payment and attendance.

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Private Instrumental Tutor Contacts

If your child is interested in learning a musical instrument, we ask that you contact the relevant private instrumental tutor directly. Please see tutor contact information below.

Private Tutor Contacts

Please note that the private tutors, while being endorsed by the College, are not employees of the College and the agreement for tuition is made between the tutor and parents/caregivers. As such, students and parents/caregivers are responsible for matters regarding payment and attendance.

Drums - Luke Hebditch. Mobile: 0411 807 992

Luke has played drums for many styles of music, in many situations, including concert bands, big bands, rock bands, symphony orchestra, percussion ensembles, musicals, acoustic groups, & has also created original music. This has developed him as a versatile drummer that people can rely on. His interest in overall music theory as well as recording and producing music, helped him understand more about how music works, plus how to be the right drummer, in the right place & more importantly at the right time. Apart from teaching rudiments and drumbeats, Luke especially enjoys teaching how to read music, & his goal is to help his students develop their own skill & understanding of being a drummer, that they can take with them anywhere.

Guitar – Anne Todd. Mobile: 0402 109 767

Anne has over 25 years of experience teaching students and adults of all ages. She has a well-rounded approach, with her lessons including notes, theory, tabs and chords with various strumming and finger styles, as well as vocal guitar and song writing. Anne also runs a guitar ensemble at Investigator College and has given the ensemble opportunities to perform, including at the Elder Conservatorium’s Guitar Festival.

Guitars (Electric/Acoustic)/Bass/Drums/Vocals/Keys – Matt Jorgensen. Mobile: 0401 314 160

With a career spanning over 30 years of teaching experience and professional live performance with household name artists, Matt is a passionate educator across all learning stages within music. Holding multiple qualifications in various fields and instruments within music through UK institution RSL Awards, he is an examiner for the AMEB State office, AMEB Federal (Melbourne) and globally for RSL Awards (London). A keen composer of diverse original material, Matt also fronts local band Sons & Fathers and facilitates development opportunities for those with passion, talent and commitment to create their own content and get it to as wide an audience as possible through live performance and digital media.

Piano/Clarinet/Flute/Saxophone – Noel Bailey. Mobile: 0414 866 130

Noel Bailey has taught piano and woodwind (clarinet, saxophone and flute) for many years, with experience in teaching Reception to Year 12 students. He has also had experience as a performer for weddings, in musical orchestras and stage bands, and as a piano accompanist for soloists.
“My love is to make lessons a fun time for my students and show them how to really enjoy and appreciate all types of music. I include incentives such as stickers and stamps for my younger students in particular so they can understand that practice creates enjoyment. I take pride in the fact that some of my former students have carried on to make music their career and many have kept in touch even after 10 or so years.”

Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, French Horn & Bugle - Tom Sulda. Mobile: 0400 848 628

Tom has over 40 years of experience playing music, and teaching students of all ages. He recently (2023) graduated from the Elder Conservatorium with a degree in Instrumental Classical Performance with Honours in Conducting. Tom is the principal trombone and assistant conductor of the Burnside Symphony Orchestra, the Flight Commander of the Australian Air Force Cadets 6 Wing Band and the Musical Director of the local band, The South Coast Choral and Arts Society (SCCAS) Band. Over his career, he has played music in bands spanning multiple genres, including Rock, Reggae, Wind and Brass Band, Jazz and Classical. 

Vocals – Sarah Dunkley. Mobile: 0432 677 145

Sarah is an experienced vocal coach and has been teaching singing in schools and private studios for over 20 years. She is an accomplished performer, singer songwriter and recording artist. She regularly performs her original music at music events (festivals), private occasions (weddings), and online (online radio). She studied voice performance at the Adelaide Conservatorium of Music and has trained with well-regarded performers and artists. Sarah believes in teaching good technique to gain the most from the voice as an instrument. She loves to encourage others to reach their goals of becoming confident singers and performers.