JJM Music School is a brand new facility based within JJM Studios that is committed to providing the highest level of teaching anywhere in the Midlands. All of our tutors are experienced professional musicians that specialise in teaching beginner, intermediate or advanced level students.
The objective of JJM Music School is to provide the training required for students to realise their ambitions in today’s music industry. Students benefit from
- The professional environment where the school is based.
- The one to one or group teaching from tutors who are all active industry professionals and specialists in their field. Any type of playing, training and level can be catered for.
- The opportunity to participate in Live Performance workshops and student / teacher jam nights.
- Clinics that will see invited industry professionals giving talks and demonstrations at the School.
Contact
To contact the school please call us on 01922 629700 or email us at admin@jjmstudios.co.uk.
Tutors
Jay Mitchell – BMus(Hons), Dip. ABRSM – Director
Jay studied classical piano at Cardiff University and then went onto study a postgraduate diploma at the Guitar Institute in London. After 3 years of session work Jay was invited to teach as head of guitar along with Shaun Baxter (founder of the Guitar Institute) at the AMS. Jay is now heavily involved in the music industry at all levels and is also the managing director of a pan-European Music Festival.
Ash Sheehan – Drums
Ash aka Grandmaster Ash has been playing drums since he was 18 months old and is currently now the leading Drummer/Multi-instrumentalist on the International Dance Scene today. As a full time session player his guest performances include playing alongside such names as –Will.I.Am, Busta Rhymes, Amerie , Howard Donald Dirty Sanchez and the Fuel Girls to name but a few of today’s current artistes. Ash’s International touring schedule has taken him to perform in every major city within the United States, UK, Ireland, Europe and Asia. From New York to LA, London to Singapore Ash has played some of the most prestigious venues and arenas worldwide. Ash is also one half of the mighty rock duo The Black and Reds . The band are currently managed by Luke (Jocko) Johnson Drummer of The Lost Prophets. Ash is currently endorsed by Natal Percussion and is International percussion demonstrator for Natal/Marshall amplification and was featured on the front cover of MI Pro Magazine July 2010 edition. As well as performance Ash feels strongly and passionately about passing on the art form of drumming and keeping real musicianship alive, with over 13 years of teaching experience Ash has educated and inspired a countless number of students of all ages and ability and continues to do so and always will.
James Tolley – BA(Hons) – Bass Guitar
James studied popular Music Performance at the University of Wolverhampton, where he achieved first class with Honours. James is heavily involved in the midlands music scene, teaching, performing and running his own gigs. He is highly passionate about every aspect of the bass guitar, an attitude that permeates his teaching style, as every slight improvement or understanding in a student becomes a cause for celebration. James can teach a wide range of styles, from absolute beginners to more advanced students. James focuses on what you want to learn, and hopes to inspire his students to take their playing to the next level.
Elliot G – BMus(Hons) – Guitar
Elliot started playing guitar at the age of 13 on a diet of classic rock. Over the years his taste has widened into all styles of music. Performing pretty much from day one meant that Elliot gained a lot of playing experience before attending the finest school of music, The Guitar Institute. Over the past several years, Elliot has been teaching, working as a session musician and can be seen playing all over the country and abroad.
Anna Russell – BA(Hons) – Piano / Keys
Anna Russell is 23 years old and recently completed a BA honors degree in Popular Music studies. She has been teaching since she was 16, and achieved Grade 8 practical piano with merit and Grade 5 theory of music. Anna now performs and works professionally as a musician. She can teach many different styles, including Classical, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Blues, from beginner to advanced.
Antitsa Undzhiyan – BMus(Hons) Popular Music – Vocals
Antitsa is a Bulgaria born singer, raised in the cultural capital of Plovdiv. She was brought up listening to variety of different music style which formed her taste as a musician. During her early childhood Antitsa discovered her love and fascination for music and started singing. She was recognised by her music teacher for having a strong vocal talent. During her earlier years, Antitsa gained a place in an expert music school, where she excelled in her musical talents learning the art of vocal techniques and the piano, to a high degree.
Antitsa has experience in performing and recording throughout Europe and the UK. During her three years attending the University of Wolverhampton in which she is currently graduating from, she had the chance to perform as a soloist and as a part of variety of music ensembles. Antitsa is open towards a range of musical styles and as a working musician she is always ready for new challenges that music brings. Antitsa's passion for music helps her communication and interaction with students - being an open and outgoing enabled her to create a good connection with the students and teach them skills such as breathing technique, music theory, microphone technique as well as bringing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres.
Leon Van Den Broecke – BMus(Hons), QTS – Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Tenor Horn, Bass Guitar
Leon is a fully qualified music teacher with over 15 years experience teaching Music in secondary schools, colleges and privately. Leon is also an EdExcel examination moderator for GCSE and A level Music. Leon also plays Bass Guitar for Midlands Rock group Long Day Gone who have extensively gigged all across the country and released numerous singles. With a 100% pass rate and being ABRSM registered, students can expect an excellent and experienced level of teaching and achieve their full potential with carefully prepared lessons and support. Leon specialises in teaching ABRSM Music Theory Exams Grades 1-8, GCSE Music (Examination Boards- OCR, AQA, EdExcel, WJEC), A Level Music (Examination Boards- OCR, AQA, EdExcel, WJEC), Music at Degree level (Popular Music and Classical Music Degrees) and Composition and Song-Writing.
Jack Heap (Sake) – Professional DJ
A regular DJ on the Birmingham Dubstep/D&B scene regularly playing at such venues as The Custard Factory, The HMV Institute, The Hare & Hounds and having a DJ residency at Subway City, Jack is eager to share his skills of being a disc jockey with other young musicians interested in the field. With most DJ's using digital mixing equipment such as Serato or Abletonlive, Jack specialises in using vinyl. With this form of mixing becoming more and more rare, it was an obvious choice to revive this skill through teaching with vinyl, requiring more of a hands on approach when playing a DJ set. Jack's skills alternate between two related genres, Drum & Bass; and a new emerging genre Dubstep. Mixing with these two quite different, but also quite similar styles is the main output of his teaching. These two categories are set out between two speeds 140bpm (beats per minute) to 185bpm. These are the set speeds of music he will be mixing with. Lessons are revolved around beat matching skills, harmonic mixing (identifying related keys between tracks), building DJ sets, distinguishing set speeds between the genres & general equipment set up and care. Students can divulge into the particular style they wish to mix with and eventually build the knowledge, technique & confidence they need to put together a DJ set.
Evolution Audio – Professional Recording
EVOLUTION AUDIO are offering Introduction to Recording master classes as part of the JJM STUDIOS Music School. During lessons there is the opportunity to capture and record various instruments and sounds. In a private lesson using all studio equipment students will be able to experience the work that goes on within a recording studio being able to take home their very own recordings. There will also be an opportunity to learn about post-production techniques and effects including mixing, editing and mastering. Lessons are suitable for all ages and students are welcome to bring along a friend or parent for free. Do not hesitate to contact EVOLUTION AUDIO to arrange a 1 hour taster session for FREE. Evolution Audio is run by Niall de Leuw - an experienced and qualified studio engineer. Niall trained at Stafford College for two years gaining a BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology. He has 7 years experience in both live and recorded sound. A musician himself Niall has achieved Grade 8 guitar.
