Meet the teachers and experts of JAM

Growing up in a house with a family of musicians and a recording studio, Joe started writing songs and playing a variety of instruments at a young age. Having developed through his teens he signed his first publishing deal with Sharp Music at 20 with his band Belief. 2 years later Joe went to Teesside University to achieve a degree in Music Technology.

Joe has turned his hand to many musical endeavours over the years. Including a radio show for Heart FM, he’s directed pantomimes and variety shows ranging from 25 to 80 performers. He has hosted shows at venues, theatres, town halls, festivals and various other events.

Joe also runs an 8 piece Amy Winehouse tribute band, plays guitar for Hot House Rokaoke band and runs a recording studio making EPs for up and coming bands.

Now It’s time for Joe’s Academy of Music…. Lets JAM!  

With over a decade of experience performing on stages nationwide, Scott brings a wealth of musical knowledge and passion to his role as a music instructor at JAM. Picking up his first guitar at the age of 8, ignited his love affair with music. Since then, he has honed his craft playing a multitude of instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, piano and vocals through years of preforming live, from intimate solo performances to electrifying gigs with bands. His commitment to music education led him to study songwriting at BIMM, where he further refined his skills to share with eager learners. Scott is thrilled to inspire the next generation of musicians and foster their love for music at JAM.

With over a decade of performing and gigging experience on guitar, keyboard and various brass instruments, Billy is always surrounded by music. He has earned degrees in Music from Durham University (BA) and the University of Bristol (MA), and alongside teaching he is a burgeoning composer for TV, film and video games. He has performed across the UK in pop, rock and jazz bands, as well as orchestras and other classical ensembles. Billy always seeks to create connections with music, and loves sharing in the joy of musical performance.

Crash has over 10 years experience within the music industry. Having extensively toured the UK & EU with his old rock band ‘Rory Indiana’ their critically acclaimed records and live set saw them land 4K reviews with Kerrang and play festival such as Reading & Leeds & The Isle Of White festival. His songs have been championed by Radio 1 DJ Daniel P Carter and BBC Radio 6s Tom Robinson. Since then he’s found his pop sensibility in more recent projects ‘CRASHPANIC’ & ‘Pleasure Trap’. A multi instrumentalist with a nurturing approach to tuition and over a decades worth of teaching experience. He’ll have you playing in no time!

Daisy has been performing from a young age. She attended singing, acting and dance classes from age four and has always had a particular skill and passion for vocals. She completed an extended diploma in performing arts, then a BA Hons in music performance, where she took part in many showcases, musicals and ensemble performances as a vocalist. She worked closely with the music department, and in addition to performing, acted as stage manager or sound/lighting technician for their productions and events. Daisy has experience as a one-to-one vocal coach, choir leader, and also co-founded a performing arts school for children and young people. She has most recently formed a vocal duo, “Relative Pitch”, with her mum with whom she has been singing with for many years. Daisy aims to provide her students with an understanding of their existing strengths and healthy technique in order to develop and progress, whilst instilling confidence, self-belief, and a love for performing.

Harrison first discovered his passion for music through the keyboard, initially learning rock and pop songs, until he started to develop his own. Starting on Garage Band he made his first song. 6 years later, having owned numerous synthesisers, drum machines and becoming proficient in more professional music software, Harrison made his first electronic album on Spotify (A Taste of Freedom - Adikt).

As well as music production, Harrison has also been a student at JAM for many years. Learning piano, drums, and most recently vocals, bass and electric guitar. Performing at the Tunbridge Wells Forum and competing in numerous Battle of the Bands competitions, live performance has been everything for Harrison and now he hopes to inspire other musicians through his teaching.

Picked up my first bass guitar at 14 years of all I wanted is to join my best friend's band and fall in love with the low notes. 
It was the great era of punk rock and Nu-Metal bass guitarist like Flea RHCP and Tim Commerford RATM became my major influences as a kid.
A few years ago I moved to the UK from Italy and met Joe.
I became a JAM student to improve my skills and technique and now I get to share my passion and knowledge with you as a teacher.

David went to Leeds College of Music and then moved to
London in search of fame & fortune. He never found fame &
fortune but he did play in a lot of bands! – starting with a band
called World Of Leather and then moving on to The Cutting
Crew, D:Ream, Alphaville and Gary Numan back in the 90s.

He got married, had children and moved to Sussex in the
noughties and played with Enrique Iglesias, Hall & Oates,
Marilyn Manson, Nicole Scherzinger, Ellie Goulding & Smokie Robinson. In recent years he’s worked more in corporate events all over the world for companies like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, EasyJet & Google but has still toured with Bananarama and, for the last 28 years, Gary Numan.

Growing up with a Grandfather and Mother both obsessed with music, Mitchell picked up his first guitar (a 3/4 size acoustic from Argos for £17.99) at the age of 11, quickly becoming obsessed with the instrument and playing with a plethora of bands from the age of 13 and then as a Singer/Songwriter from the age of 16. He then went on to gain an HND in Music Performance at Canterbury Christ Church University, followed by a degree in Music Technology at Kent University. Throughout the years since picking up that first guitar Mitchell performed as a regularly gigging Singer/Songwriter for 8 years, has written for several online music magazines, held a two hour weekly show on Dance Web Radio for close to a decade, interviewed countless bands and artists of all sizes, DJ'd everything from Techno raves to Indie Discos and had lots of other musical adventures.With a life dedicated to music, Mitchell loves passing on his passion to everyone who wants to learn, discuss, discover and create, because to him, there can never be too much music in the world.