BRUNO GIACOMAZZI
OWNER- ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND MUSIC PRODUCTION TEACHER
Bruno Giacomazzi is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and music producer who started his career at the age of 12. Bruno was awarded a Santander Academic Excellence Scholarship to study music in the UK. He gained his **First Class Honours** undergraduate degree in Popular Music from Middlesex University in London. Bruno has previously performed in Norway at ‘Notodden Blues Festival’. ‘Notodden Blues Festival is the largest blues festival in Europe, and it is widely known as “Europe’s best blues experience”. He has also performed at HSBC House, in Brazil, as the opening act for ‘Capital Inicial’, one of the most famous rock bands in the country. The concert had an audience of 3,000 people. In the UK, Bruno has performed at London Chinese New Year, “Cavern Club” in Liverpool, at “Ain’t Nothin’ But Blues Bar”, “Hope & Anchor”, and many more.
As a composer and music producer, Bruno has already released 3 video clips on YouTube reaching more than 130K views in total. Bruno has also released a single and a 5-track EP called “Black Hat”. The EP is available on all digital platforms and as physical copies. He has also recorded for his University’s final assignment a single and another 5-track EP, which were gained first grade and will be released soon.
’I believe that everyone can learn music. A balance between practical and theoretical knowledge must exist to improve the learning process to the maximum level.’
LUAN VICTOR
DRUM TEACHER
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
BASS/GUITAR TEACHER
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
PIANO, BASS, AND GUITAR TEACHER
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.
AAINA PADIATH
SINGING TEACHER
Aaina is an experience vocalist and vocal teacher, predominantly trained in Western contemporary styles of singing. Aaina teaches private vocal lessons, along with specifically designed group modules with younger
children. Aaina has a BA Music degree from Middlesex University- London. Her background, performance experience and training in other styles that include Hindustani Classical, and pop music make her an artist with a unique outlook.
Live performances
4th of July Celebrations, U.S Consulate (Chennai), 2023 Aaina Padiath was honored to be chosen to be the vocalist singing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at Chennai’s U.S Consulate in front of dignitaries such as former Consul General, Judith Ravin and former Ambassador of U.S to India. Eric Garcetti.
EXPO 2020 Opening Ceremony, 2021
Aaina Padiath performed with the Firdaus Orchestra, mentored by the legendary composer AR Rahman at the prestigious EXPO-2020 Opening Ceremony. World Tolerance Day Summit, 2019 Aaina Padiath performed at the ‘World Tolerance Day’ Summit in 2019. The audience included HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Minister for Culture, Youth, and Social Development, United Arab Emirates.
Voice of Tolerance Theatrical Show – La Perle by Dragone, 2019 Aaina Padiath was a soloist at the ‘La Perle’ magnum opus – The Voice of Tolerance, as part of the UAE Year of Tolerance Celebrations.
GEMS Choir, 2018-2019
Aaina Padiath was part of the GEMS Choir and performed at prestigious venues such as the Dubai Opera. Axel Aaron Rodericks Head of Music Department at GEMS
Rangoli Gulf, 2015
Aaina Padiath was judged as one of the top performers at Rangoli Gulf, a televised annual talent hunt that aims to identify the best young voices in the Middle East. She was honored to receive her prize from the legendary vocalist Padma Vibhushan Sri K.J.Yesudas.
World Teacher Prize, 2015
Aaina Padiath performed at the closing plenary of World Teacher Prize Ceremony. The audience included HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai and President Bill Clinton, former President of the United States.
Global Education and Skills Forum, 2013
Aaina Padiath performed at the Global Education & Skills Forum Conclave in 2018. The audience included dignitaries like H.E. President Armando Guebuza, President of Mozambique and H.E. Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State, Human Resource Development, India.
SONGWRITER & PRODUCER
Winner of the EKWE & Maia Dave Scholarship for Women in Music, 2023 Aaina Padiath recieved this scholarship, for her improvement and work in the field of Music Production. This scholarship sponsored her final year of study at the KM Music Conservatory.
Mayank x Aaina, 2022 – Current
Aaina Padiath worked both as a songwriter and vocal producer on this collaborative project of an amalgamation of Pop, Math Rock and Metal.
NEEL ANAND
PIANO, DRUMS TEACHER
Born and raised in Mill Hill in North London, he started classical piano lessons at the age of 6, then went on to take up the flute and drums at age 8 and age 10 respectively which culminated in him passing his grade 8 examinations in 2018, with a distinction in piano.
Neel gained a large chunk of his musicianship during his time at St Columba’s College in St. Albans where he was an integral part of the music scene.
He took turns as the drummer and a flautist in both the college wind band and jazz band, as well as performing piano and drums at occasional public recitals.
He also had the privilege of undertaking the role of music subject mentor in his final year, allowing him to assist the subject leaders at the sixth form open day and the pupils in musical studies.
Neel also is working towards an ARSM in piano performance and also participated in numerous ensembles at Royal Holloway, both staff and student-led