Find the best music teacher with us.

Our team

Carlos

INSTRUMENT: Guitar (Classical, Contemporary, AMEB grades), ukulele, traditional Andean instruments: charango, zampoñas, kena. HSC Composition, Music Production.
​LANGUAGE:  English, Spanish

Carlos is a music educator and composer with over 35 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree, and has PhD studies in Music Composition, and Master of Teaching studies and is an ARIA Award nominee. Carlos is skilled in classical guitar, Latin American music, and Latin jazz. He has created the GEKO Technical Guitar Method for learners of all ages. As a composer, he has written a variety of music, from symphonies to pieces for different ensembles. Carlos has lectured in various institutions in Asia and Australia, focusing on classroom music education for children and Latin American music. He has also appeared on TV shows like "Viva" and "Lah Lah's Adventures", and currently runs the GEKO Music Online Academy.

Vera

INSTRUMENT:  Piano
​LANGUAGE:  English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Vera is a skilled pianist, dedicated teacher, and a caring mother. With over 30 years of piano experience and 15 years of teaching children, she holds a Certificate of Performance in piano from ABRSM. Vera teaches in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, with expertise in AMEB and ABRSM exams, using a relaxed yet effective approach that yields outstanding results.

Lindford

INSTRUMENTS:  flute, clarinet, alto & tenor saxophones.
​LANGUAGE:  English.

Lindford is an experienced musician who has been performing for 16 years in different music groups nationally and worldwide. He has played in theaters, choirs, orchestras, and various festivals, even leading his own quartet at the Manly Jazz Festival and Thredbo Jazz Festival. Lindford has been teaching music since 2012 and finished advanced music theory and practice studies at Berklee College Online in 2021.

Charlie

INSTRUMENT:  Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory.
​LANGUAGE:  English.

Charlie is a seasoned musician and instructor for more than a decade. He's skilled in various music genres like rock, jazz, and pop, and has worked in different group settings. Charlie earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 2015 at the Australian Institute of Music. As a teacher, he caters to all ages and skill levels, prioritizing enjoyable learning while building technique and music theory. His goal is to boost a student's confidence, musical abilities, and passion for playing.

Ben

INSTRUMENTS:  Voice
​LANGUAGE:  English

Ben has overseen The Australian Singing Competition and has vast experience preparing students for HSC aural, sight singing and general knowledge tests. His students achieve exam, scholarship, and competition success, like recording contracts, entry to Sydney Conservatorium of Music, work with Opera Australia, musical theatre, and films. He taught at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. One student starred in a major movie, another had international singing success with 6 albums and a current classical student became the first singer to be awarded an AMus in Music Theatre by the AMEB.

Claudio

INSTRUMENT:  Piano
​LANGUAGE:  English, Portuguese.

Claudio, with over 25 years of drumming experience, teaches students aged 5 to 70, offering various music styles like rock, pop, metal, blues, disco, funk, and Latin rhythms. He focuses on building a strong drumming foundation, honing skills step by step, to seamlessly advance through playing levels. His own drum teaching method aims for precise rhythm, solid techniques, and authentic self-expression, creating a fun learning atmosphere for students.

WORK WITH US

Are you enthusiastic about guiding and mentoring students across different age ranges? If you find joy in imparting your musical expertise and talents, we are excited to receive your application. Kindly contact us at info@gekomusic.com.au, sharing your resume and outlining your skills in the field. Your interest in becoming a part of our team is much appreciated!

If you're ready to look into the realms of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies, let's kickstart this journey together!