HCM Tutors

Mario has over 30 years of experience as a professional drummer in a function band, giving him a rich background in performing across diverse musical styles and genres, from Pop, Rock, and R&B to Jazz and world music. Since 2017, he has taught drumming privately and, starting in 2021, in various schools across Hertfordshire.

With a strong foundation in both music theory and “ear” knowledge, Kevin often acts as a bridge between classical musicians (who focus on bar numbers) and groove-based musicians (who might say ‘come in on the downbeat to the chorus’). His expertise as a performer, arranger, composer, and lyricist has led to the creation of five albums’ worth of original material, ranging from pop songs to instrumental pieces. In 2011, Kevin collaborated with the late Christine Rosholt to release the album Pazz in Minneapolis, marking the culmination of a three-year original project.

The knowledge Ruth has acquired over time has lead her to develop a particularly strong skill in delivering fun and creative lessons which act as a great aid to engage students in learning.

Rachel started to learn the piano at the age of 7 and her love for music continued to develop. She studied Music GCSE and achieved Grade 8 Piano at the age of 18.

Will has almost 2 decades of experience on the drums. Originally he started out in brass bands and orchestral ensembles, gaining his skills reading music and performing with competition bands.

Rob is now retired having taught for 42 years mainly in the London Borough of Barnet. For the last 27 years of his career he was headteacher in three different schools.

Melissa has performed Internationally on Ships and at some amazing venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and The Gleneagles, alongside incredibly talented function bands for various events and leading Choirs such as The ACM Choir.

Callum is a professional drummer and teacher with over 15 years of playing experience; he has played everywhere from cruise ships to The Royal Albert Hall.

Sara has been very proud to coach skilled and enthusiastic young singers around the world, and believes everyone has a unique sound that needs to find expression

Mark has studied music for all of his life, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from King’s College London, and a Master’s in Musicology from Oxford University.

After completing a degree in Radio Film and television with Music, specialising in performance Kerry has played in venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Festival Hall, the Barbican, The Soho Jazz Festival and toured around Europe performing in Big Bands, Soul groups and Pop fusion.

Victor’s approach to teaching is to encourage playing by ear, and by imitation whilst incorporating theory and note reading. His aim is to build his pupils confidence and to develop their performing skills in their own style; to achieve their full potential whilst remaining within the parameters of their chosen genre.

Drawing influences from Jazz, Hip-Hop and Funk, Jack is a well-rounded, skilled and experienced musician who has won competitions for his drumming, as well as sessioning for countless artists and studios throughout the country. 

Tony started taking music lessons at the age of 6, was gigging by the time he was 8 and hasn’t stopped learning, writing and performing since.

Tom prides himself in inspiring his students to develop their own passion for learning to play their instrument, he does this by initially identifying the students favourite Artists and showing them exactly how their idols started off in the music industry.

Ajit has performed and worked alongside a large variety of artists and bands in the studio and live. His positive and driven attitude has lead him to multiple, major, headline performances at some of the UK’s biggest festivals such as Glastonbury and Standon Calling, together with numerous large European tours as a session musician.

Andy Horrigan is a guitar tutor who, throughout his years of playing has been in many bands and has performed at various venues in and around London and the southeast.

Marie Lee is dedicated to her teaching and teaches both group and one to one lessons with an aim to make lessons fun, educational and engaging, across all genres.