Growing up in a house with a family of musicians and a recording studio, Joe started to playing music and writing songs on many instruments from a young age. Having developed through his teens he signed his first publishing deal when he was 20.

Joe has a degree in Music Technology from Teesside University, where he started working with developing bands and helping produce them, recording their songs and helping them to get gigs. Since then Joe has recorded Singles and EPs with several of his JAM bands and organised launch shows around their release.

Over the decades since Joe has turned his hand to many musical endeavours. He's taken the role of Producer, Director, Musical Director and Mentor many times. From pantomime to rock shows, classical fusion to festivals. Joe is an active musician playing with several bands and performing regularly but his true passion lies with his music schools. Encouraging and enriching the lives of hundreds of kids as they grow up and find their way in this crazy world. It's what keeps inspiring him as he inspires them.

Joe was the original JAM kid and now just wants give everyone at JAM everything he dreamed of as a child.

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.

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.

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!

Tia spent 10 years working for a multi-million pound company as Head of Marketing & E-commerce. It was there that she gained experience in many areas; sales & customer service, operations & systems, design & marketing, and then onto e-commerce. Tia has a degree in marketing and has worked with experts in SEO and web development who have taught her everything she knows today.

After 6 months solo-travelling the world in 2022, Tia realised that it was time to spread her wings, and fly on her own. Tia started Meep Media, where she works as a freelance marketer and e-commerce manager to a diverse client base, helping businesses elevate and succeed. Tia is also a singer in a JAM band, and is never without music on!