Ralph White School of Music

If you want to learn an instrument we have nine professional musicians ready to get you started on your journey. The beginner can one day become the master ... but it is much easier if you let someone help you. We have teachers for acoustic , electric, slide and bass guitar; budding banjo players; dualing drumers; piano/keyboard; violin; and voice. Ralph White Ralph has been teaching guitar since 1965, he has taught some famous people over the years. Cat Stevens was one of his pupils, Mason Rack another. The old rock and roll songs of the past are his passion but if you want to learn Tommy Emanual that's okay he knows it all. Although he has perfected the art of teaching he still takes the very beginner through the basics to get them started. Ralph teaches other string instruments such as banjo and slide guitar so if you want to get yourself started or improve your style don't hesitate to drop in or give us a call. Scott French Scott started learning guitar with Ralph White in 2000, his intuition and talent was obvious from the very start. His knowledge and enthusiam ensured him part time work in the store and has been a valued staff member for the past four years. He enjoys playing and listening to a variety of music Tommy Emmanuel - heavy mental - classical and everywhere in between. Scott is currently in his final year studying a Bachelor of Multimedia at Griffith University his major is Audio Engineering. Scott facilitates a recording studio in Currumbin "Love Studio", if you are ready to record that track come in and chat with Scott. John Armstrong John started playing drums at the age of 8. He has developed his talent playing with bands such as: The Sensational Seventies Rock Show, Jakarta and Cashville. John is a proficient teacher he specializes in several styles of drumming, in particular, syncopation, rock patterns, timing and rudimental rhythms. John's easy approach to music will get you drumming in no time at all, so if drumming is your thing give us a ring. Eddy Priest Eddy is originally from Los Angeles, California. He has been playing guitar for 25 years and teaching for 10 years. Eddy is a heavy metal guy he listens to bands such as Kiss, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Pantera, Wasp etc. If you like your rock hard and loud Eddy is the guy to talk to. He plays a gun slinger guitar and and Ibanez R G and dreams about playing a B.C. Rich. He specializes in teaching people how to write their own music in particular hard rock, heavy metal and Rock and Roll. Braden Bunker Braden is one of our junior staff members, although he is only 19 years old he knows his stuff. He has been playing guitar for 10 years and is fan of the heavy metal genre as many young muso's are. He plays in a metal band called 'From Within'. If you want to hear some of his music go to www.myspace.com/fromwithinofficial. Bradens favourite type of guitar is an Ibanez RG and that is exactly what he plays. Josh White Josh has been playing guitar for 10 years and is experienced in many styles of music with artist ranging from Jack Johnson to Slipknot. Josh plays a PRS Custom 22 electric guitar in his band. He teaches on both the acoustic and electic guitars. Josh's is a down to earth kinda guy and communicates well with all age groups.