Our Mentors

Keith has been making music for 35 years and teaching for 15. an AMEB 6th grade, he loves jazz, rock, and classical piano.

Andrew is a founder, owner and has been the Director of Independent Music Academy for over 20 years. A life-long musician and music educator, he's featured on commercial recordings (Yamaha, V8 Supercars, ABC, Channel Nine), performed live (Livid, The Big Day Out, Vans Warped), and helped hundreds of students achieve their music goals.

Simon Gardner is one Brisbane’s premier musicians. 5 studio albums, over 30 years experience as a music educator, and a wealth of experience performing live and opening for international acts including Joe Satriani and Larry Mitchell (including Joe Satriani and Larry Mitchell).

Erin has been making music for 37 years and teaching for 14. She holds a Diploma of Music and has performed at venues and events including the Sydney Opera House, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), the Woodford Folk Festival.

Lani's expertise in jazz, pop and musical theatre is recognised in Australia and overseas. She holds a Ba. in Music from the Australian National University (2019) and is a recipient of the Christel Larko Music Scholarship. In 2017, Lani won the Erika Haas Prize and the Bill Hyslop Prize. Currently, Lani is pursuing a Masters of Music Degree in vocal performance with a focus on Pedagogy at Griffith University.

As a member of Dead Letter Circus, Luke has performed at local and international festivals including the Big Day Out and alongside acts including Judas Priest, Muse, and The Butterfly Effect. His work can be heard on four ARIA Top 10 Albums including This is the Warning, voted by listeners of Triple J as the 86th Hottest 100 Albums of All Time.