Alastair McGrath-Kerr
Music Teacher
Drum Kit, Percussion
About
Drummer/percussionist Alastair McGrath-Kerr is a highly experienced teacher and performer. He studied at the Canberra School of Music with renowned teacher Col Hoorweg, holding Bachelor's and Masters degrees. Alastair is currently a PhD student at the University of Melbourne.
Alastair teaches in the Jazz & Contemporary Music degree at Monash University, as well as teaching drum kit and percussion in schools. He has experience with students from beginner to professional level.
As an educator, Alastair is sought out for his excellent pedagogical knowledge. His students benefit from his extensive research, and from his own experiences as a student with a number of world-class drummers and percussionists, including John Riley, Scott Kettner and Ari Hoenig (US), Roberta Valente, Jorge Alabe, Celso de Almeida and Edu Ribeiro (Brazil), and Australian drummers including Simon Barker, David Jones and Hamish Stuart.
Alastair has extensive experience in helping drummers achieve their goals. He has worked with VCE students (Solo Performance, and Investigation), exam students (AMEB, SCSM), as well as helping students successfully prepare for tertiary auditions.
Alastair is recognized as one of Australia’s leading Brazilian percussionists and drummers, and is in demand as a performer of jazz and Brazilian music as well as freelancing in a variety of styles.
Credit and debit cards accepted.
Contact Details
Alastair McGrath-Kerr
Send an eMailalastairkerr.music@gmail.com
PO Box 645Carlton South
VIC 3053
Regions Serviced
Melbourne, Melbourne North
Northern suburbs Melb, Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Resevoir, Thornbury, Preston, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale, Campbellfield, Hadfield, Coburg North, Princess Hill
Teacher's Home
Instruments
Drum Kit, Percussion
Styles and Specialities
Funk, Jazz, Latin, VCE
Adult Learning, Auditions, Improvisation, Technique
Lesson Format and School Activities
One-on-One Lessons
School Instrumental Teaching
Qualifications and Experience
MPhil (Music), BMus (Jazz) (Hons)
1998
Security Details
10
Yes
0475252A-01
6-8-2020
Last updated: 28-Apr-2020 02:12 PM