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Mark opened the very first Technics Music Academy at Allegro Music in 1993. Mark had worked inside the firm whilst studying for a computer HNC at the Anglia Polytechnic University. In addition to this he was also providing private keyboard and piano tuition in the Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester area and performing as solo and band Keyboard player in a function band called "Krackers". After gaining the HNC computer qualification the opportunity of running a Technics Music Academy was presented by Allegro Music and was setup for business in June 1993. The Academy had grown from no students to a staggering 450+. This made the Westcliff TMA the largest in Essex. This success has lead to the expansion of the Academy, hence the opening of the Westcliff Music Academy on Saturday 6th November 2004.

Chris Kibble is a pianist, arranger, composer and tutor of eclectic abilities who has recorded, toured Europe and the Far East with many bands and artists in the jazz field, including. Terry Callier, Chicago singer songwriter performing at Ronnie Scotts, Glastonbury, Blue note clubs Japan, Milan, Singapore Jazz festival, Jazz cafe , QEH London. Robin Jones King Salsa and Robin Jones Latin Jazz Septet, Ronnie Scotts, 606 Club London, Pori and Malta jazz festivals. And Snowboy and the Latin Section, Charlotte Glasson, Digby Fairweather, Geno Washington, Don Rendell, Pucho and the Latin section amongst many others. As composer since 2017 Chris has been a writer for Goldleaf Music Library and to date has original music on seven albums. As Singer songwriter Chris has released two solo albums of rock/blues originals playing guitar, bass, keys, piano, vocals, BV’s The Lucky House Number 13 Drums Adam Riley. 2012 Life Is Not A Virtual Thing. Drums Marc Cecil. 2015

Luke Swift is a multi-instrumentalist from Southend and has been teaching instruments to all ages, professionally for over 20 years and it is a strong passion for him. Luke loves to teach people of all ages and abilities and really enjoys seeing the students confidence grow over the months and years. As well as tuition, he has been writing, recording and performing music in many bands, including his originals band 'the Sbf'. Luke has performed in venues all around the UK and Europe. Ronnie Scott's in London was a highlight. He's also performed on radio 1 live lounge, capital radio and many other stations. Luke also performs regularly with Cover to Cover, a 5 piece party band, and The Undercovers Essex, a 9 piece band for all functions. Luke has performed in many piano competitions and is classically trained to Grade 8 in piano performance. As well as the classical side, he loves to teach jazz piano and improvisation which can be a very fun and rewarding experience. Book your first lesson now!