Teachers

Tatiana André is a singer in her final year of a BA jazz music degree at Middlesex University. She has sung since she was nine years old, started performing live at eleven and finally found out she wanted to live with what she loves the most at eighteen. Hence, she started having vocal, piano and theory lessons in a conservatory. She did grade 8 in vocals by Rockschool music, and by that time, she fell in love with jazz music, so she joined a combo jazz band.

She has had a project called “The Lunar Souls” since 2017. The project started as an acoustic duo with her boyfriend, Miguel Carepa, performing covers in many live gigs in Portugal. Now, they have the first album, “9”, released on 1st February 2022. She started composing music in 2019 till now. On 11th September’22, they presented the album in Nazaré, Portugal, in a full band context with drums, bass, trumpet, sax, guitar and vocals.

Tristen is a recent graduate with a degree in BA Music ( Jazz). He is a multi instrumentalist and music producer with over 10 years of piano playing experience and 8 years of production experience. Tristen performs in multiple bands, one of which is currently in the artist residency at ‘The Roundhouse’. As a Jazz pianist, he has played at many different venues such as ; Roundhouse, Ronnie Scotts, O2 academy Newcastle,

Bridgewater hall, Exeter Cathedral, Great Escape festival Brighton, Camden assembly and many more.

Luan Victor is a drummer who has been working with music since 2015. Coming from a diverse family of musicians, Luan had everyday contact with several music genres throughout his life including Rock, Pop, RnB, Soul, Funk, Jazz and Bossa Nova. At the age of 15, he made a decision to become more actively involved with the drums and percussion as it was his main instrument at the time. By playing in several bands while growing up, he’s acquired valuable musical knowledge about the instrument and its role as another important element of music.

Luan also has international experience as a musician, playing in venues such as ‘Peniche Le Marcounet’ in Paris, ‘Teatro Malaposta’ in Lisbon, ‘Camden Assembly Hall’ in London, ‘Clube da Esquina’ (one of the most important venues in Brazilian music history) and many music festivals such as ‘Notodden Blues Festival’ in Oslo, the largest blues festival in Europe.

Currently studying at Middlesex University in London, Luan is always eager to learn new ways of expressing himself through music and is very passionate about teaching these same concepts to his students.

Andre Araujo is a bassist, guitarist, and songwriter from Portugal. He started his music journey at 14 by playing acoustic guitar. One year later, he started developing his primary skills as a bass player, learning both in parallel. Andre is keen on several music genres. He has honed his craft to be able to play any genre of music ‘truthfully’. Andre is currently studying BA Jazz at Middlesex University, which is his third and final year. Andre has been teaching for years people of various ages and levels as a private music teacher. He has performed with several solo artists and bands, both in the UK and Portugal, such as Bruno Giacomazzi & The Foreigners, Big Duke 6, and Montara.

Aditya Shrestha is a composer, sound designer, music producer, and music educator based in London with a BA (Hons) in Music Composition from Middlesex University.

In 2022, Aditya composed music and did sound design for the game Carbon – 12, which received 1st price, Unity Choice award and Social Impact Award at the NSE Game Innovation Challenge 2022. Aditya continues to write music and sound SFX as a freelancer for game developers and media producers.

Aditya primarily teaches piano/keys, acoustic/electric guitar, bass and music production. He has experience teaching Trinity and ABRSM Curriculums in KM College of Music and Technology under the A.R. Rahman Foundation in India and has also been involved in teaching IB Curriculum for performance arts (Music) for PYP and MYP students in other schools.

Aditya teaches all levels of students; from non-experienced students who are looking for casual lessons as a hobby, to advanced musicians looking to pursue a formal education in music.

Sabina, a contemporary vocalist from Italy who is currently based in London, draws upon a diverse range of influences in her music. Rooted in the jazz tradition, her singing style exhibits an instrumentalist-like approach to phrasing while incorporating elements from Brazilian music and vocal jazz. Inspired by Brazilian icons such as Djavan and Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sabina’s musical influences also include jazz legends Jon Hendricks and Sarah Vaughan.

Sabina’s rich sound and compelling stage presence have continuously enchanted audiences in Italy, London, and beyond. She moved to London in 2018 to pursue her jazz career. She completed a bachelor’s degree in jazz Vocals at Middlesex University, studying with esteemed mentors Anita Wardell, Nikki Iles, and Irene Serra.

In November 2023, Sabina was in the studio recording her first EP of jazz standards and Brazilian music. The upcoming EP promises to be a compelling introduction to Sabina’s unique blend of influences and her innovative approach to jazz.

In addition to her jazz projects, Sabina is also working on an original project that blends pop, R&B, and electronic influences. Her EP of original compositions is in the works and will be ready soon. She collaborates with talented musicians such as Jackson Baird on keys, Theo Malka-Wishart on bass, James Lawrence on trombone, and Dinis Pinto on drums, bringing a fresh and eclectic sound to her music.

Dinis comes from Portugal, where his musical experience started with piano lessons at an early age. He later played the bass and sang for a while, and finally found out that drumming was his absolute passion. His experience playing within diverse ensembles and large bands gives him that down-to-the-core feel for what it takes to make music flow amongst group members.

In 2019, Dinis moved to London to follow his musical dreams, graduating in Jazz at Middlesex University with great teachers like Shane Forbes, Tim Giles, and Dave Ohm. Since then, he’s performed extensively across London and toured the UK with the Jamaican artist Etana at renowned venues like the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham and Islington Assembly Hall.

Dinis has also toured Europe with the band ‘Real Rockers’ and brings this wealth of performance experience into his teaching. As a dedicated drum teacher, he has worked with students of all ages, and strives to create a relaxed and supportive environment where students can explore their passion for music and develop their own unique voice.