HCM Tutors
At HCM Music College, not only are our tutors qualified and inspiring educators, but each one has an impressive past career in the music industry… and is still very active in it today too!
We only select the best tutors here at HCM Music College. Not only are they qualified in education and well versed in the ways people of all ages learn, they’re also passionate about music… and really know what they’re talking about.
We know this, because we only employ tutors who’ve had a successful history in the music industry, and continue to push musical boundaries today.
We encourage our tutors to have their own musical projects outside of HCM Music Academy, because this is what makes them great music teachers. Every day they eagerly pass on their expert technical skills and first-hand knowledge of the music business to our students, helping to produce amazing and ‘industry ready’ musicians . They live and breathe music, which means they’re well-connected to the music industry… and happy to connect our students to it too.
Across their careers, our music tutors have done some amazing things, like touring the UK and Europe, and performing with artists including Eric Clapton, Richard Spaven and East 17. They have played in iconic venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Wembley Stadium, The Royal Albert Hall, The Bowery Electric (New York) and The Jazz Cafe.
They have taken part in unique performances at the BBC, Glastonbury Festival, Sofar Sounds, Hamburg Pride, Cambridge Jazz Festival and Standon Calling Festival.
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Kevin Hall
With a strong foundation in both music theory and “ear” knowledge, Kevin often acts as a bridge between classical musicians (who focus on bar numbers) and groove-based musicians (who might say ‘come in on the downbeat to the chorus’). His expertise as a performer, arranger, composer, and lyricist has led to the creation of five albums’ worth of original material, ranging from pop songs to instrumental pieces. In 2011, Kevin collaborated with the late Christine Rosholt to release the album Pazz in Minneapolis, marking the culmination of a three-year original project.
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Ruth Snelling
Teaches: PianoThe knowledge Ruth has acquired over time has lead her to develop a particularly strong skill in delivering fun and creative lessons which act as a great aid to engage students in learning.
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RACHEL DUERDEN
Teaches: PianoRachel started to learn the piano at the age of 7 and her love for music continued to develop. She studied Music GCSE and achieved Grade 8 Piano at the age of 18.
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Will Raybould
Teaches: DrumsWill has almost 2 decades of experience on the drums. Originally he started out in brass bands and orchestral ensembles, gaining his skills reading music and performing with competition bands.
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MATT WENSOR
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Rob Allen
Teaches: PianoRob is now retired having taught for 42 years mainly in the London Borough of Barnet. For the last 27 years of his career he was headteacher in three different schools.
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Melissa Baker
Teaches: VocalsMelissa has performed Internationally on Ships and at some amazing venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and The Gleneagles, alongside incredibly talented function bands for various events and leading Choirs such as The ACM Choir.
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Callum Harrower
Teaches: DrumsCallum is a professional drummer and teacher with over 15 years of playing experience; he has played everywhere from cruise ships to The Royal Albert Hall.
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Joe Brunton
Teaches: PianoAfter leaving university, Joe worked in a small record label in Margate as a sound engineer. Here, he helped 6 artists develop, produce and release their music, focusing on vocal production. -
Sara Louise
Teaches: VocalsSara has been very proud to coach skilled and enthusiastic young singers around the world, and believes everyone has a unique sound that needs to find expression -
HENRY APPLEBY
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Mark Scaife
Teaches: PianoMark has studied music for all of his life, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from King’s College London, and a Master’s in Musicology from Oxford University.
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Kerry Downing
Teaches: PianoAfter completing a degree in Radio Film and television with Music, specialising in performance Kerry has played in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Festival Hall, the Barbican, The Soho Jazz Festival and toured around Europe performing in Big Bands, Soul groups and Pop fusion.
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Victor De Paula
Teaches: PianoVictor’s approach to teaching is to encourage playing by ear, and by imitation whilst incorporating theory and note reading. His aim is to build his pupils confidence and to develop their performing skills in their own style; to achieve their full potential whilst remaining within the parameters of their chosen genre.
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Jack Eggenton
Teaches: DrumsDrawing influences from Jazz, Hip-Hop and Funk, Jack is a well-rounded, skilled and experienced musician who has won competitions for his drumming, as well as sessioning for countless artists and studios throughout the country.
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Ryan Wilson
Teaches: Guitar and BassRyan Wilson began his journey as a guitarist from the age of 13, quickly becoming enthralled with passion for everything performance and music. -
Catherine Hamilton
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TONY MORRIS
Teaches: Piano and guitarTony started taking music lessons at the age of 6, was gigging by the time he was 8 and hasn’t stopped learning, writing and performing since.
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Tom Hollylee
Teaches: Guitar and DrumsTom prides himself in inspiring his students to develop their own passion for learning to play their instrument, he does this by initially identifying the students favourite Artists and showing them exactly how their idols started off in the music industry.
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Ajit Gill
Teaches: DrumsAjit has performed and worked alongside a large variety of artists and bands in the studio and live. His positive and driven attitude has lead him to multiple, major, headline performances at some of the UK’s biggest festivals such as Glastonbury and Standon Calling, together with numerous large European tours as a session musician.
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Andy Horrigan
Teaches: GuitarAndy Horrigan is a guitar tutor who, throughout his years of playing has been in many bands and has performed at various venues in and around London and the southeast.
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Marie Lee
Teaches: PianoMarie Lee is dedicated to her teaching and teaches both group and one to one lessons with an aim to make lessons fun, educational and engaging, across all genres.