About Chichester Music Academy
Chichester Music Academy combines all elements of the music industry. We have created an extremely positive and relaxed environment all geared towards developing your skills whether an absolute beginner or a professional artist.
We have over 30 years industry experience and look forward to enabling you to reach your potential through our enjoyment and enthusiasm for music.
Our tutors
Harry Wilson
Guitar & Drums
Our principle guitar tutor Harry Wilson is a teacher of many years experience who still works part time as a class teacher at East Wittering Primary School. Harry, co-director of Chichester Music Academy, holds a PGCE in Primary Education as well as extensive performance and songwriting experience.
Rowan Bailey
Bass
Rowan Bailey, a co-Director of Chichester Music Academy, is a professional bass player and musician. He Graduated in 2002 with Honors in Music. With 20 years of playing experience and 12 years of teaching behind him Rowan looks forward to helping you develop a successful bass playing career.
Ed Clery
Drums & Production
Ed is a drummer and producer whose style and versatility have enabled him to play alongside some of the best musicians in the world. His roster includes drumming, remixing, engineering and production for the likes of: Adidas, Sean Paul, Marshall Jefferson, and Morcheeba.
Nick Davidson
Guitar & Groups
Nick Davidson spent several years performing and working with touring bands in the 1990's, as well as running a live music venue, before moving into promotion and event management. Recent musical ventures include session work, performing, teaching and running school rock bands.
Nettie Blair-Fish
Piano & Vocals
Nettie Blair-Fish is a recent music graduate from the University of Chichester and gladly accepts students looking to improve their piano playing or those who want to learn a new skill. Nettie holds a Grade 8 in classical piano as well as having extensive performing experience in contemporary band settings.
Andy Dixon
Guitar
Andy graduated with a distinction from the Academy of Contemporary Music in 2000. Since then he has sessioned for many bands and toured Europe as a session guitarist. He has worked with the likes of Skunk Anansie, Eva Cassidy and Rolf Harris and his own band, Tremain, have recently secured a record deal.
Seamus
Vocals
Since appearing on BBC's Any Dream Will Do, Seamus starred in the European Tour of Thriller Live! and played the role of Che Guevara in the critically acclaimed Bill Kenwright production of Evita. He has worked with the likes Duffy, Westlife, Lee Ryan, Mica Paris, Rod Stewart and the London Community Gospel Choir.
Daniela Coleman-Carr
Vocals
Daniela has been a singing teacher for the last 4 years specialising in commercial styles which include pop/rock/soul/Rnb/gospel and Jazz and has a Masters degree in Commercial music performance. Daniela is also a singer/songwriter and has played her own music in many venues around the country.
Tuition, production and workshops
Our facilities
The Academy is conveniently located opposite the station in the centre of Chichester. We do not have parking, but the Southgate Multi Story Car park is next door, between us and Waitrose. The teaching spaces are light, spacious and well insulated, and we have a welcoming reception / waiting area.
