Sam is a highly accomplished musician and song writer, and has a unique ability to facilitate band communication and growth through clear direction and encouragement.

Sam co-fronts Perth indie punk band and Triple J faves, Sly Withers. 2019 saw the band sign with major record label Dew Process/Universal Music Australia and Sydney based Select Music Agency, tour nationally with the likes of Amy Shark and Slowly Slowly and the launch of their Gravis EP. In 2021 Sly Withers launched their first full length album Gardens which debuted in the ARIA chart top 10 and the band quickly followed this up in 2022 with the release of their second album Overgrown. They have toured their headline shows many times regionally and nationally to sold-out audiences over the last two years, performed at Festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, supported their childhood faves The Wiggles OG and took part in Triple J Like A Version with their cover of Cold Play’s The Scientist clocking up more than 800K views.

Sam has been involved in the Rock Scholars community for over 15 years and is our most experienced mentor.

Instruments: guitar, bass guitar, drums, vocal

Sam is a working and touring drummer for one of our fastest rising indie-rock bands DICE The Band, playing sold-out headline tours all over Oz and festivals such as Splendour, GTM, Yours and Owls. Sam joined the team in April 2024 and is loving teaching drums and mentoring the next generation of local bands at Rock Scholars. Check out DICE's Like A Version cover of Gloria Gaylor's I Will Survive recorded in June 2024.

Instruments: Drums

Kiera is a vibrant, Indie-solo artist emerging from Margaret River, a radiant song-writer who is bringing a new flare to the Australian music scene with a set of gorgeous vocals that display intricate song-writing and bright melodies.

Kiera has graced festival stages across WA; Here Comes the Sun, Nannup Music Festival and most recently, Bunbury’s Groove in the Moo to name a few. One cannot help but bask in a live set with this bubbly artist, which is likened to a “colourful-indie-bliss out.” Not to mention Kiera’s comical side that will have you smiling from the first word!

Kiera is excited to be a part of the Rock Scholars team with a strong passion for mentoring musical minds, whilst creating a fun and positive atmosphere!

Instruments: vocal, guitar, keys

Toby is a multi-instrumentalist who has been playing bass guitar, guitar and piano for many years and has theoretical knowledge in all three instruments. He has been performing live since the age of 16 and he enjoys playing all styles of music. Toby currently plays with Motel Marys, Patio Living and Lloyd & The Leftovers.

Toby is very passionate about teaching, always seeking to equip students with the technical, theoretical and performance skills that are needed for them to grow into fine musicians. He brings a positive and friendly vibe to all lessons.

Toby is also a former Rock Scholars band program student from his high school days and we are so excited that he is back some years later to share his experience in playing and performing with our young (and older) students. Toby joined the Rock Scholars team mid-2023.

Instruments: bass guitar, guitar and keyboard

Harry has been playing drums for 9 years and is currently in his final year of his Bachelor of Contemporary Music degree at Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Harry also plays drums for the Alternative Rock band Eleven AM and has recently joined Perth funk rock band Scatterback coincidentally with Scholars’ band program alumni from many moons ago. Harry’s learning goal is to create a fun, exciting and positive impact with his teaching as he has had the same impact when he was being taught in high school. Harry commenced teaching at Rock Scholars at the start of 2024.

Instruments: drums