Guitar & Bass Lessons + Pro Recording Studio in Gembrook

Paul, owner Smokestack Studios

Hi, I'm Paul Andrews, owner and operator of Smokestack Studios in Gembrook, Victoria. I'm a multi-instrumentalist who’s taught practical music lessons for many years. I've specialised in teaching kids as young as 8, and as young at heart as 75, how to play on their own and in a band.

In addition to coaching and mentoring for two major Melbourne rock band programs during the last ten years, I teach both acoustic and electric guitar plus beginner and intermediate bass guitar in one-on-one sessions for ages 12+.

My specialty is practical application of skills - like learning how to properly use your equipment (amplifiers, digital effects units, electronic drum kits and more), how to work in a group musical environment or a solo performance situation, and how to get the most out of your instrument in a live environment. Lessons involve more than just technical mastery of your instrument - it's an immersive experience where you'll be playing along with your favourite songs, jamming with backing tracks and even doing your own solo recordings in my professional recording studio set-up.

I also offer a full-suite professional recording service for artists and band. Give me a call any time on 0488 762 578

Luka has developed great confidence in her music abilities thanks to Paul’s patience, passion and professional knowledge...

Nikki & Tim, Parents of Luka, 12 year old student

My guitar lessons were boring until I started learning from Paul. Now I get to use cool equipment and I’m learning so much more about live performance than ever before…

Mitch, 16 year old student

Smokestack Recording Sessions

The Devil’s Interval – Save Me Some Love

“Save me some love” was recorded using the Superior Drummer 2 program triggered by the Roland TD 25 KV BD electronic drum kit. The Bass guitar was direct to the RME Fireface interface preamp, and the guitars were mic’d “LOUD” and played through the Fractal Axe FX and Matrix digital stereo poweramp and 2 Ulbrick […]

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