Introducing: “NOTES” a music school situated inside the Paul Bothner Music branch in Stellenbosch.
Currently lessons are available for Drums / Guitar and Bass Guitar.
Details/ short BIO on the teachers currently giving lessons at NOTES Music School:
BASS GUITAR
Mark Ellis started his studies in music at the age of 13, when he first learned to play the guitar. Seven years later he decided to pick up the bass guitar and it stuck.
Since he started playing bass he has been the bassist for numerous groups such as Slagyster and brother & brother. Currently he is the bassist for the young folks as well as Riku Latti.
This diverse set of groups introduced him to different genres which further fueled his passion for playing the bass guitar.
Mark describes the bass guitar as an instrument which opened up other dimensions of music to him and he wishes to introduce this to every aspiring bass player.
DRUMS
Jean Jacques Marais first started his musical career at the age of 12, when he co-founded his first band, Fudge. Shortly after his first steps onto the stage he replaced another drummer to become drummer for a second band as well. Over the following few years he regularly performed, and recorded three albums with the two groups Fudge and Antipathy, while using the exposure to get to grips with his chosen instrument. He played a number of big festivals such as Grahamstown Arts and Music Festival 2004, Woodstock 2004 and Ramfest 2008 and 2013 to name a few. Jean recorded two albums with recognized and independent musician, Riaan Nieuwenhuis (former Delta Blue keyboardist) and he also recently started with free lance work for both Kevin Kieswetter, who use to play for internationally recognized band, Dorp, and Riku Lätti, who needs no introduction in Afrikaans music circles.
GUITAR
Rory Skinner is a renowned guitarist within the SA music industry, starting at the age of 15, he now plays for two great performing bands, Titan guitar duo, a unique blend of flamenco and electric guitar, and Nebula Disrupt, an extreme metal band. Rory received his bachelors degree in music and music technology in 2012, as well as having grade 8 in classical guitar and grade 8 Rockschool.
If you would like to discuss lessons or book a time slot, please contact:
Jean Marais
[email protected]
0827704798
Olivia
[email protected]
0218832301
