Ian Allan Mills - Bass, Ukulele, Songwriting

Ian is a musician and performer living in Wales Uk, but works worldwide. With over 30 plus years of playing and performing experience which has included teaching in FE colleges, and privately. Ian is a Music graduate and Electric Bass player teaching Songwriting, Electric Bass and Ukulele to all levels. He uses a relaxed, person centred teaching approach. Working to your strengths and meeting your needs he teaches technical skills as well as musicality skills and coaches performers too. If you need support with college, university, or you have a performance, recital, concert approaching or just want to Play Ian will find a way to help. 

Ian Luther is one of the longest serving teachers at Hannah's Music, despite having a number of breaks to pursue his career; he always returns to impart his knowledge to the next generation of stars. Ian teaches individual pupils and also puts budding musicians into music groups to form bands which helps pupils learn how to play together and develop musicality. Ian has extensive touring experience at home and abroad, playing everywhere from lively city venues to Glastonbury Festival. He has also played on BBC Radio 5 Live and other stations all across the UK. Ian has also appeared on TV with Patrick Kielty on Channel 4's Big Breakfast. He has Played with The Belgians and The Twist Devils. Most recently he has been running an open mike night in Chepstow, which he often encourages his students to participate in. 

Garry has a really easy approach to teaching drum techniques without the need to read music. Once you have mastered the basics he can get you playing along to all varieties of music. Fully focused on one thing 'Total Drum Coordination'. Breaking down a song can be done while you are playing it and he can teach you all the methods which have put him in good stead. Having shared the stage with many great players, these include Marillion, Girlschool, Magnum,The Beautiful South, Ruby Turner and Edwin Star. Garry can also show you how you can incorporate additional sounds such as the foot tambourine, hand maracas, cajon brushes or even stomp boxes.

Gaz is a performer and producer with 10 years experience in tuition, whilst playing and recording music for 15 years. Adept at a variety of styles, he studied at The London College Of Music and Guitar-X to hone his skills, achieving the “Best Overall Student” award in the process. Whether students want to play chart music, tech metal, classical or go through the grading system, Gaz will gladly guide anyone into achieving the level of expertise they desire.

Will has been a professional guitarist for over ten years. Playing since the age of 7, he went onto study at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, completing a higher diploma and degree in Music Performance. Subsequently he has performed all over the world, from America to China, with a wide range of acts covering all styles, rock, blues, folk, country, jazz and metal. A student of music and guitar Will is always keen to share his passion, knowledge and experience with anyone, no matter age or ability.

Morven is a professional musician with ten years teaching experience in piano, violin and viola. She has degrees in viola and violin from the Royal College of Music in London, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, and ABRSM grade 8 piano. When she is not teaching, she is performing as a freelance violist and violinist with ensembles including Welsh National Opera and Bristol Ensemble. Morven has a friendly and enjoyable approach to teaching and is very happy to teach anyone from beginner to experienced players, including those who just want to learn for fun or those who prefer to take exams. Morven's lessons are varied, and cover all the essentials - pieces, scales, aural and sight-reading - to make the best, all-rounded musicians from her pupils.

Noel is one of our longest serving teachers at Hannah's Music. Noel can teach Rock, Pop, Electronica, Metal, Blues, Afro-Cuban, Gypsy, Jungle, Drum 'n' Bass, Afro -Brazilian, Jazz, Reggae, Funk, Military and West African styles. With over 35 years of drumming experience both in teaching and performing. Noel has freelanced on hundreds of shows and recordings. Working with artists such as Paul Roberts, The Stranglers, Carleen Anderson, Brand New Heavies, Peter Boam and Pulp. He has recorded with The Archers, BBC Radio 4 TV , BBC Music Live Perfect Day 2000, FA Cup Final 2004. He has worked on theatre shows such as Chess, Fame, Joseph, Little Shop of Horrors. Noel also runs a Samba Band workshop and is the proud owner of ONLY DRUMS ALOUD CARDIFF DRUM STUDIO www.onlydrumsaloud.com

Katrina is a well experienced and dedicated teacher, with a strong background in music and music education, focused on delivering tailored lessons that address individual students needs. Her lessons consist of various activities, such as focusing on correct piano technique and posture, aural training, music making, duets improvising and sight reading to develop overall musicianship. She believes that understanding of the piece, it's inner structure, phrases and harmony, as part of music theory, contributes to authentic interpretation and an expressive personal performance .

Katarina studied at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Bratislava, Slovakia. As a leader of many choirs and pianist, she has performed for Slovak Christian radio and television with international performance and competitions in Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Italy, and has also recorded several CDs. After her arrival to London, she quickly embraced the musical culture and has been a private piano teacher since 2017. Her passion as a musician lies in piano and organ play, and choral singing, as she also works as musical director and organist at St Joseph's Church in Lydney.

Katarina feels privileged and humbled at the opportunity to inspire, motivate and awaken creativity and love for music in her students.

Toby is a professional musician with 10 years experience  as a piano teacher and vocal coach. He graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire in 2008, now balancing his schedule as a teacher and pianist working with ongoing solo/ensemble projects and is the accompanist for Churchdown Choral Society. Toby’s music lessons are student led, fun and engaging. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced performer, Toby can offer support and guidance in achieving your full potential. Lessons may include basic technique, reading at first sight, scales, ear training, improvisation,  harmony recognition and score interpretation.

Becky has 20+ years of teaching experience, and has A DipLCM in teaching flute. Becky has played piano since the age of 4 and since then had continuously added instruments to her repertoire. She takes a everyone can play approach to her lessons and will adapt to suit the individual students needs. Teaching across all three exam boards, ABRSM, LCM, and Trinity allows for a greater freedom of choice with exam repertoire and allowing even those who wish to play for fun to achieve music qualifications if they want to. She believes there are no age limits to learning music and that the joy of playing a musical instrument can bring many benefits. Becky plays in the community big band Swingcopation, you never know which instrument she will be playing. She also plays 2nd Cornet in Chepstow Town Band. Becky is also a Brass and Woodwind repairer, so stop by the shop if you need a quick repair.