Geetings Musicians!! I have extensive teaching experience from beginners to university degree, level as well as a performance portfolio covering many many  different genres of music. In my native England, I studied with critically acclaimed  classical guitarist Carlos Bonell at the London College of Music, where I received  Licentiate and Graduate Diplomas in Classical Guitar and Classical Music Theory. After moving to New Zealand, I have composed for film and television, perfomed extensively with numerous bands and ensembles, coached both professional and up and coming guitarists as an instrumental teacher and ran a recording studio. I hold  a Graduate Diploma from the New Zealand School of Music, a  Postgraduate Diploma in Jazz  Performance  (UOA) and a Master’s Degree with Honours in Ethnomusicology from the University of Auckland.

 Contact email: nickm@remint.school.nz

Karl Benton is a keyboard player, arranger, session musician, musical director and music teacher with over 20 years experience in the NZ music industry. Karl has a diverse musical background and is currently the resident keyboard player for NZ Latin icons Kantuta and funk legends Ardijah. He has toured frequently with John Rowles as keyboardist and MD, and recently with Gerry and the Pacemakers throughout Australasia. He also produces live Groovadelic music events with DJ Jason Eli, which have featured artists such as King Kapisi, Tyra Hammond from Open Souls and Tama Waipara. He is also MD and pianist for Auckland-based Latin ensemble Manteca, and acts as a gun-for-hire for numerous other artists and bands.