RUN BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS

However great the facilities are in a music school there are only two things that really matter to musicians who wish to be the absolute best that they can be on their instrument or voice:
the course content
the quality and experience of the tutors

At BIMM we never forget that. We provide lecturers who:
	Are incredible musicians and song writers
	Have stadium level touring and multi-platinum hit record experience
	Have top session credits
	Regularly contribute to national music press in journals such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Guitar Buyer, Bass Magazine, Accoustic Magazine and Music Week
	Are dedicated teachers as well as working professionals, who are in the classroom because of their commitment to education

bimm COURSE tutors

BIMM's tutors have all played, produced, recorded and toured with many artists and been involved in many music industry events inlcluding; Kula Shaker, Bryan Adams, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Kirsty MacColl, Billy Idol, Guns 'n' Roses, Bon Jovi, Skunk Anansie, Robert Plant, Prince, Michael Jackson, Beck, Neil Young, The Clash, The Stranglers, Zhane, The Jam, The Jeevas, Morcheeba, MTV Awards, The Brits, Reading Festival, Glastonbury and the MOBO Awards.

	All Tutors Guitar Course Tutors Bass Course Tutors Drums Course Tutors Vocals Course Tutors Song Writing Course Tutors Live Sound/Tour Management Course Tutors Music Business Tutors Visiting Faculty Tutors Keyboard Tutors

		Ian Sillett - Head of Songwriting Ian started playing the piano at 5 years old. As a teenager he won the National Yamaha/Times Educational Young Songwriters Award. Finishing his A-Levels Ian won a place at Leeds College of Music where he studied piano until he was offered a place to be the first intake of students at LIPA. Since graduating Ian has been busy as a professional musician, performing, writing and producing. Ian has travelled the world playing concerts and festivals. As a session player he has played for Beverley Knight, Jamelia, Blue and Sugababes and has played alongside such luminaries as Mark Knopfler, Joan Armatrading and Sir Paul McCartney. Ian is also keyboard module leader for Musicians Channel on SKY TV. He has been signed to Fused & Bruised and East West Records and had publishing with Jimmy Ruffin at Ruffland Publishing Ltd. Ian has composed and orchestrated for film and is now currently co-writing and co-producing a double album for Disney. Ian is also a qualified music teacher having gained a PG Cert HE.

		Jason Knight - Acting Head of Keyboard and Head of LPW Jason has been playing keyboards professionally since the age of 15. Specializing in Hammond and Rhodes, he has lent his fingers to artists such as Reef, Kula Shaker, Sam Obernik and Ian Wills. He has created and produced music for a variety of formats, including mobile phones, CD ROMS and computer games. He is a well known face at BIMM, as a regular compere of gigs, and teaching at the Concorde in his role as Head of Live Performance Workshop. He is looking forward to handing over LPW keyboard duties to the new influx of students on the new keys course.

		Ian Sillett - Keyboard Tutor Ian started playing the piano at 5 years old. As a teenager he won the National Yamaha/Times Educational Young Songwriters Award. Finishing his A-Levels Ian won a place at Leeds College of Music where he studied piano until he was offered a place to be the first intake of students at LIPA. Since graduating Ian has been busy as a professional musician, performing, writing and producing. Ian has travelled the world playing concerts and festivals. As a session player he has played for Beverley Knight, Jamelia, Blue and Sugababes and has played alongside such luminaries as Mark Knopfler, Joan Armatrading and Sir Paul McCartney. Ian is also keyboard module leader for Musicians Channel on SKY TV. He has been signed to Fused & Bruised and East West Records and had publishing with Jimmy Ruffin at Ruffland Publishing Ltd. Ian has composed and orchestrated for film and is now currently co-writing and co-producing a double album for Disney. Ian is also a qualified music teacher having gained a PG Cert HE.

		Jim Williams - Head of Guitar - Guitar Tutor As an active professional, Jim led an award wining avant garde jazz trio with ‘Golden Globe winning’ film composer Craig Armstrong of Massive Attack and has performed as guitarist extensively in the studio with diverse artists such as This Mortal Coil, Pete Murphy, Maxi Priest and M-People. He has also co-written with many great writers. Recently he has produced, written and remixed with RnB artists such as Terry Walker, LSK and Hinda Hicks. He also writes for many TV series’. This year alone, Jim’s writing and guitar playing has been heard by 40 million people in the UK alone!

		Guthrie Govan - Guitar Tutor Guthrie is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest guitarists, with an incredible stylistic diversity, backed up by a flawless technique. Guthrie won the Guitarist of the Year in 1993 and went on to secure the gig as lead guitarist in prog rock band Asia. He has played alongside legends like Tony Levin, Steve Howe and Vinnie Colaiuta. He writes regularly for Guitar Techniques and Guitarist magazines.

		Andy Nixon - Head of Drums Andy has a vast amount of live and studio experience. He’s made six albums and signed deals with V2, Warners, and Sony. Festival Appearances at Glastonbury, T in the Park and V2001, and tours with Sheryl Crow, Jeff Buckley, Alanis Morisette, Reef, Gomez and Feeder have helped make Andy a world class player. As a member of Straw he was in one of the best power pop bands of the era. More recently he’s been touring the world with The Jeevas alongside Dan McKinna and Crispian Mills. Andy is also a founding member of the The Magic Bullet Band.

		Adam Bushell - Tutor Leader / Drum Tutor One of the UK’s foremost session drummers, Adam has played and toured with hit artists including Sheryl Crow, Faithless, and Celtus. Adam is a regular column contributor to Rhythm magazine, and is a veteran of major label record deals. Adam uses his vast experience to specialise in advanced technical development.

		Kate Cameron - Head of Vocals A professional session singer for 15 years, Kate has sung on several gold albums including Ministry of Sound’s Ibiza ’99. Kate also enjoyed great success with Norman Cook’s band Freak Power and their amazing album ’Drive through Booty’. As well as being signed to MCA/Universal she has collaborated on several tracks charting in the UK Top 40. Kate’s collaborative partners include the likes of Judge Jules, Boy George, Tim Westwood, Danny Rampling and Paul Oakenfold.

		Carleen Anderson - Vocal Tutor Carleen is a true star and has a talent, pedigree and charisma that is totally unique. Originally Carleen shot to fame as lead singer with the Young Disciples and later Brand New Heavies. Subsequent solo albums with Paul Weller on production duties whilst work with Bryan Ferry and Dr John, confirmed her status as the queen of British Soul. Amazingly she is also the God-Daughter of "The Godfather Of Soul" James Brown. Carleen continues her successful solo career whilst being totally committed to teaching - we are privileged to have her with us!

		Jon Stewart - Head of Music Business Studies / Senior Academic Lecturer Jon was the lead guitarist and songwriter for 90’s Brit-Pop stars Sleeper, enjoying 3 UK Top 5 Albums and 9 UK Top 40 singles. Jon has also written and recorded with artists such as KD Lang and Mel C, and has played sessions for multi-hit record producers Stephen Street (Blur) and Damian Le Gassick (Madonna). Jon writes a long-running column on the music business for Guitarist magazine, and also works as a music supervisor for film and TV projects. At BIMM Jon is Head of Music Business Studies/Senior Academic Lecturer and is available for one to one tutorials.