Brief History -
Hello. My name is Hamish Carrington and I have been playing drums and percussion for over 10 years. My musical journey began in New Zealand where I started out as a more formally trained musician. I spent 5 years playing in my high school Concert and Stage Bands as well as their annual musicals, performed nationally with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea Band for 2 years, regularly played with my regions Jazz Band and played numerous musicals as resident drummer for my regions operatic society. In 2009 I moved to Sydney where I completed a Bachelor of Music at The Australia Institute of Music majoring in Drums. Since living in Sydney I am performing with a host of cover bands as well as running my own corporate live music company, GrooveEnterprises. I am recording with a handful of Australian artists and currently working my own Nu-Jazz/Funk album.
My Musical Interests -
My musical interests span across a broad range of musical styles and drummers. Big names such as: Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta) Dave Weckl (Chick Corea), Vinnie Colaiuta (Chick Corea), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), to smaller independent drummers like: David Chiverton, Andrew Fisenden, Chris Coleman, Teddy Campbell.
Teaching Philosophy -
My teaching philosophy consists of methods and practices I have found effective in my own development as a drummer and musician. No two students learn and absorb information in the same way so it is important to adjust teaching styles and material to suit each individual. I believe it is important maintain a certain level of balance, drive and inspiration that makes learning the drums fun while still seeing the importance of formalities such as technique, rudiments and the ability to read drum notation. I draw upon an extensive library of books, CDs, DVDs and my own handouts to ensure every student achieves to their highest potential.
Styles of Music Taught -
I enjoy teaching many different musical styles such as Rock, Pop, Funk, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Jazz, Fusion, Hip Hop, Soul, RnB as well as Orchestra and Classical, pitched and un-pitched percussion instruments and styles.