OUR TEACHERS
Michael Benöhr
Michael is the founder and director of London School of Music. He has been a drum tutor since 2004. Michael first started teaching the drums at Drumstudies in Rotenburg, Germany. Since moving to the UK in 2008 he has been a drum tutor at The Rhythm Studio, at All Talents Music School and at East London Drum School. Recently Michael has toured China twice teaching masterclasses as part of a teachers training program for Music Miles.
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Throughout his musical career Michael has performed at international festivals, radio and TV stations such as Lovebox Festival, Kerrang! Radio and MTV. His great musicality, technical versatility and positive attitude have made him the drummer of choice for many UK artists. Michael is an endorser for Sonor, Vater and Remo.
Founder and Director
London School of Music
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Ivan Panella
Headteacher
London School of Music
Ivan Panella is a professional drummer and a very passionate teacher. With more than 10 years of experience both in the studio and touring, he is specialised in many styles such as Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz and many more. Ivan has been touring and playing Festivals with various Artists in most of Europe, the UK, USA, Russia, Japan as well as South Africa and other African countries.
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He is currently playing with his own band TheBeanZ who are based in Italy and with local artists such as London singer/songwriter Olly Chamberlain, Rough Stone and London based South African singer Toya Delazy.
Dominik Wojciechowski
Dominik is a professional violinist and pianist from Poland with over five years of teaching and experience. During his studies at King’s College London he specialised in classical music composition and was privately tutored for three years by a leading figure of contemporary classical music in the UK, Param Vir. He developed his ensemble skills, participating in several orchestral projects and concerts including two international orchestral tours in Europe, notably Prague, Czech Republic and in Venice, Italy.
Piano and Violin
Daniel Bowery
Dan is a session musician and teacher with over a decade of performing and recording experience. Since graduating from the London Centre of Contemporary Music Dan has performed with and recorded for a variety of artists and toured all over the world including three tours in South Africa.
Dan currently plays for up and coming pop singer Olly Chamberlain, multi instrumentalist, electronic jazz artist Leifur James and rock band Don't Feed The Animals.
Guitar and Bass
Antonio is a drummer and producer from Portugal now based in London. He graduated from The University of Sussex in Music (BA) in 2018 and has since been working as a session musician and teaching privately. Antonio is specialised in a wide range of genres such as Hip-Hop, Afro-beats, Funk, Jazz and many more.
Antonio is at the start of his musical career in the UK but he has already played alongside several artists such as; Desta French, Ella Knight, Sasha Keable, Carla Prata (and more). Antonio has performed at famous venues and festivals around the country such as The Jazz Cafe, Hootananny, Cross the Tracks Festival, Lush Festival and Pitchfork Festival.
Drums
Antonio Roldao
Tony has been a professional drummer and percussionist since 1976, experienced in all styles of playing. He has been the resident drummer for many top west end theatre productions including Grease, Motown and We Will Rock You, for which he was hand picked by Roger Taylor and Brian May (Queen). He has also played on many tours, undertaken studio work and been in house bands on high profile TV series.
Tony has vast amounts of teaching experience, using alternative and collaborative teaching as well as more conventional techniques.
Drums
Tony Bourke
Ciara Gayer
Ciara is a professional pianist and vocalist, specialising in songwriting, jazz and improvisation. She also produces for artists across the world, arranging a huge variety of music from cinematic to RnB, soul, jazz, blues, pop and world.
Since graduating in 2018, Ciara has been a dedicated and passionate music teacher, playing to the strengths of her students and developing their technical abilities and creativity whilst also having fun!
You can explore ABRSM, Trinity Rock and Pop, Rock School syllabus with Ciara, or you may choose to develop your understanding of pitch and harmony by exploring theory, improvisation and song writing. Either way, you will be enjoying learning to develop skills on your instrument, while simultaneously learning to perform confidently.
Piano
Louis Rodney
After playing drums for 14 years, gigging and recording with numerous artists, Louis Rodney is fully immersed in the life of a pro musician. He is experienced playing across all genres including Rock, Pop, Latin, African, Indie, RnB and Hip-Hop. Louis has played at high profile venues including Camden Assembly and The Mandrake Hotel. Louis Learnt drums through the Trinity Classical Grading process and is experienced at teaching the Rock and Pop Syllabus. He has been teaching for several years and has worked with children and adults alike. Louis is passionate about inspiring and supporting learners to fulfil their potential and show how fun this instrument can be, tailoring lessons to students' individual interests.
Drums
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Silvia Fiore
Vocals
Sil Fiore is a singer, song writer, vocal coach and choir director, writes original songs and performs since the age of 17, has a Diploma in Jazz Studies and is is the only certified instructor in UK with The Vocalist Studio, one of the world’s highest recommended and comprehensive modern and rock vocal training program in the industry. She trained with several different teachers through the years and has a wide knowledge of the most known vocal methodologies (Voice Craft, SLS, bel canto). She sang for years with many Choirs and Vocal groups both in Italy and in the UK and performed as a backing vocalist with opera singers Andrea Bocelli and Alessandro Safina and has an extensive studio recording experience and collaboration with high profile artists.
She performed and writes vocal arrangements for independent artists and keeps studying music and new vocal techniques.
Juan Ignacio Diaco Vidal
Guitar & Band Practice
Juan is a Guitarist, Songwriter/Producer, Guitar Technician and Guitar/Music Teacher originally from Buenos Aires (Argentina) with over 20 years of experience. He has an extensive career as guitar and music tutor having taught privately and to groups of all ages at nurseries and primary schools before joining the London School of Music. Juan has also worked repairing stringed instruments at workshops in Denmark St and recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios. He has busked in many spots around the capital city and performs on different projects.
Lydia Roberts
Lydia is a highly skilled musical theatre performer and teacher. She has since graced the West End stage in renowned productions, including “Heathers: The Musical”, “Footloose” and more! With over 9 years teaching experience Lydia provides guidance and support to help you reach your goals, whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. Some of Lydia’s students have gone on to perform in Matilda, The Lion King, Les Miserable & more!