Lee Inglese - Director & Teacher
Lee is an accomplished songwriter, pianist, vocalist, accompanist and teacher. Her career as a musician spans over 25 years, covering television appearances, recordings, hotel work and weddings. Her study of instrumental music has included piano, keyboard, voice, guitar and drums and the completion of a Certificate in Music Performance at Box Hill Institute. As a teacher, Lee is much sought after. Experienced in both private and classroom tuition, including Box Hill Institute, her natural ability and thorough approach have achieved excellent results. In addition to composition, performance skills and ensemble playing, Lee regularly prepares students for exams in piano and music theory, and is very familiar with the requirements of the AMEB syllabus. Her teaching style attracts both young and old, equipping students of all ages with the skills to embark on a future musical career. Lee is an accomplished singer and sings all styles. She has an absolute passion for preparing a solid foundation of music to young students.

Likes: Being Organized, Herbal Teas, Going to Restaurants, Anything Organic.
Dislikes: Student’s who don’t practice, coffee and doctors.

Ashley Smith - Director & Teacher
Ashley has been performing and teaching music for the past 20 years. He specialises in bass guitar, guitar, and piano and has completed a Bachelor of Music at Box Hill Institute. He lectures at Box Hill Institute, teaching Electric Bass, and runs classes in Theory, Aural training, & Pop History. Ashley also teaches for Melbourne Conservatorium (developed the Bass Technical syllabus in 2008). He has performed with international and national acts such as: Francais Yip, Rhonda Burchmore, Denise Drysdale, Bjorn Again, Reverend Funk, Baker Boys, Coxy and Jersey Boys. He has also made various television and radio appearances, and works with many original projects. Ashley has an excellent rapport wth young children as well as tertiary aged students and his enthusiastic, zany approach to teaching has enabled many of his students to not only learn and instrument, but to develop a lifetime appreciation for music.

Likes: Playing Musical Equipment that is way out of his price range / Telling not so funny Jokes!!
Dislikes: Early mornings, Administration work and Haircuts.