Kieran
I've been involved with music since I was 8 years old when I decided to take up the guitar after discovering my guitar heroes in Carlos Santana and Tommy Emmanuel. I started Essendon Guitar in 2014, and have been teaching guitar now for 11 years. I also currently manage and play in the cover band 'The Knots', performing Pop, Rock, Acoustic, Funk and Soul covers regularly across Melbourne and Central Victoria.
I completed my Certificate IV in music in 2009, and have completed AMEB Advancing Step Three in Contemporary Popular Music in Guitar with Honours. For me there's nothing much better than seeing a student find that band or song they love, and helping them to channel that inspiration into their own guitar playing!
Darcy
Darcy first started playing guitar when he was 19 years old, with an interest in learning how to play jazz and improvised music. A few years later he auditioned and was accepted for a Bachelor of Music with a major in guitar that he’s currently completing, and began teaching with Essendon Guitar in mid 2018. Throughout his time at uni he’s been exposed to performing pop tunes, in big band ensembles and everything in between, including tutoring his fellow students in improvisation and chord theory, as well as private teaching from home.
In between teaching and going to school Darcy is currently writing arrangements for quintets with the goal of forming an ongoing band project.
Tim
Primarily a solo acoustic guitarist who specialises in Fingerstyle with a hint of Celtic and Flamenco, Tim’s exceedingly varied performance career has seen him playing in Jazz Bands, Big Bands, Cover Bands, Punk Bands and Orchestras (Classical and Musical). As well as a love of performing, Tim has also composed and arranged music across a wide array of styles; Some of which include guitar quartets, full orchestra with choir and reduced orchestra accompanied by DJ.
Tim has been teaching guitar for over 3 years. His teaching style takes a fun approach; based on learning your favourite songs while also incorporating good technique, rhythm and theory for a well-balanced and enjoyable learning experience.
Jeremy
Playing and performing live with both original and cover bands from the age of 15, Jeremy has developed a passion and love for the guitar and music that has shaped his life and inspired him to share the art of guitar. In live performances, guitar lessons and even in conversation, Jeremy's down to earth approach and passionate love for music shines through.
Completing a Bachelor of Music degree through Victoria University, Jeremy is a qualified, knowledgeable and skilled musician that prides himself on creating a fun and comfortable environment for his students.
Marcus
Marcus has been playing guitar for over 10 years with a heavy passion for performing and working within a variety of musical contexts. Inspired by his heros Eric Clapton, B.B King and Derek Trucks, Marcus continues to work in bands writing and recording original works. While favouring genres that involve improvisation such as the blues and Jazz, Marcus continues to explore new styles and has a rich enthusiasm for music and its ability to connect people all around the world.
His approach to teaching involves practical methods gained from personal experience, offering plenty of enthusiasm with improvisation and learning songs, as well as establishing a positive learning environment to ensure the best result for his students and their guitar journeys!
