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.

Rory 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!

Jim is fresh into teaching from college and can’t wait to share his knowledge and experience with you.

He has over 5 years of performing experience although his passion for being in front of an audience started long before that. During his 3 years at college studying music performance and development he fell in love with performing live on stage and became part of many bands. He found enjoyment in learning new instruments and skills that he could bring to these bands, allowing them to create truly amazing gigs. He finally settled down as the bassist for Going Postal a blues influenced classic rock band and performs with them at every opportunity. He is a local to the Hope an Anchor in Islington and The Forum Tunbridge Wells

His biggest accomplishment to date is the release of not just a single but a full album with Going Postal. He is a massive 70s rock fan!

Joolz has played keyboards and guitar for many years. A working musician that loves to teach the next generation. He has been part of several bands, such as: The Cutting Crew, T’Pau and has sessioned with Savage Garden, Danny Minogue and St Etienne amongst others. He has also produced many albums too.

Stewart is a Scottish Actor, Musician and Voice Over Artist based in Tunbridge Wells. From a young age he developed a passion for music and theatre; he played in bands, orchestras, sung in choirs, and performed in local drama groups.After a successful audition, Stewart moved to London to attend Drama School and graduated with a BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship degree from Rose Bruford College. For the past 15 years he has worked consistently all over the UK as an actor and musician,performing in many musicals, plays, pantomimes, adverts, voice overs, and on TV.Stewart is known for playing “Mac” the keyboard player and rhythm guitarist of the hit children’s TV Rock band Andy and the Oddsocks. Since forming, the band have touredvenues and large festivals all over the UK and Australia. They have released three albums, recorded a podcast on BBC Sounds and have filmed four TV series for CBBC and CBeebies called Andy and the Band.

Stewart is also the regular pantomime comic at the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells. In 2024 he was proudly nominated as the UK’s Best Comic at the UK Pantomime Awards.

Over the years, Stewart has also taught students of all ages and has a real desire for helping people discover their talents and passion for acting and music.

Tracy began her musical career as a twelve-year-old when she played the title role in ‘Annie’ in London’s West End. She went on to play Mercy Lewis in ‘The Crucible’ at the Royal National Theatre.
After training classically with John Dalby, she worked extensively through her teens as a vocalist and voice over artist including tours with The Herb Miller Orchestra (brother of Glenn) and supporting acts such as Bob Monkhouse and Freddie Starr (back in the day!)

Returning to theatre in her twenties, she played leading roles in ‘Evita’, ‘Hair’, ‘A Slice of Saturday Night’ and ‘Good Rockin’ Tonite’.
She moved to Spain in 1995 where she remained for fifteen years earning her living as a professional singer and worked as a presenter on Central FM Radio, where she looked after the drive time show for two years.
She ran her own drama and singing classes in Spain and worked for a major theatre school.
Since returning to the UK, Tracy has continued to work as a freelance performing arts teacher and trained for four years as a Therapeutic Counsellor. She currently has a private practice in Brighton and feels strongly about the crossover between music and mental health.

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.