Gary O'Toole - Head drum teacher
Gary O'Toole - Principle drum teacher and founder of G.O.T.

Gary is the Head of the Drum department and writes the curriculum for it. He has 25 years experience teaching, and over 30 years professional experience playing with artists ranging over various genres, including Kylie Minogue, Chrissie Hynde, Steve Hackett, and Orphy Robinson. His students include Will Champion of Coldplay, and Steve Sidelnyk who tours with Madonna. His aim is to improve your enjoyment and understanding of drums and music in general, by equipping you with the tools to enhance your physical ability, giving you challenges that will stretch your imagination, and expanding your personal creativity.

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Kostas Bechlos - Drum teacher

Kostas Bechlos - Drum teacher

Kostas has studied here and in USA, and brings the experience to his gigs and his teaching. He is a veritable fountain of information, and assists in writing the Drum curriculum. Kostas currently works in and around London with his own band who play an eclectic mix of styles as influenced by his heritage.




Nick Patrick - Piano and Vocal teacher
Nick Patrick - Piano and Vocal teacher

Nick has worked as Musical Director on shows from London, right through to Europe where he has toured extensively. A professional who still works as a writer and player, he has worked on shows like Les Miserables, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Witches of Eastwick, Lion King. He has been teaching for a number of years and puts his qualifications to good use teaching people from all walks of life from Professionals (one particular speciality is teaching stars in various West End productions how to use the "belt voice" for projection) to beginners.

 

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