About Bill Kezelos, author of Reading Rhythm

The Essential Guide to Reading Rhythm

BILL KEZELOS

BILL KEZELOS is the author of
The Essential Guide to READING RHYTHM for all instruments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Diploma In Jazz Studies, obtained at the NSW State Conservatorium of Music, 1986-1987.

EDUCATION:

Attended James Cook Boys High School and completed H.S.C in 1985.

MUSICAL EDUCATION:

Received Drum Tuition from Jess Zapia and Merv Dick at Bradman Music Studios 1975-1980. Studied Drums with David Jones at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1986-1987.

PUBLICATIONS:

READING RHYTHM - FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS

First edition published in 1992
Second edition published in 1993
Third edition published in 1998

TEACHING HISTORY:

Currently teaching drums at Saint Ignatius' College Riverview, since 1994.

Has also taught at the following schools:

Head of drum department at Saint Josephs College 1997,
Padstow Heights Primary School 1996-1997,
Head of drum department, principal examiner and curriculum co-ordinator at the Australian Institute of Music 1993-1995,
Penshurst Girls High1994-1997,
Peakhurst High School 1990-1993,
Connell's Point Primary School since 1990-1997,
Moorefield Girl's High School 1991,
Lombardo Music Centre Rockdale 1988-'91 & 1995-'97,
Rock Music Bankstown 1988-1989,

Private students at home studio since 1987.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Has worked professionally since the age of 14, in various venues and studios.

Currently working as a freelance drummer and is committed to several bands and shows, including: THE ROCK DOCTORS, BIG RADIO DYNAMITE, THE GOSPEL EXPERIENCE, THE GREG HOOPER BAND, THE MEMORIES OF ROY ORBISON SHOW, TIM ULUIREWA & THE RAISE THE PRAISE GOSPEL CHOIR.

Other Artists & Musicians worked with include: Andrae Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Ron Kenoly, Howard McCrary, Linda McCrary, Olivia McClurkin, Tata Vega, Ricky Grundy, Don Burrows,James Morrison, George Golla, Jeff Duff,Mark Williams, Debbie Byrne, David Atkins,Normie Rowe, Simon Gallaher, Su Cruikshank, Jacki Love, Toni Perrin, Belinda Emmett, Erana Clark, Barry Leaf, Harry Rivers, David McCleod, Bert Newton, Tony Pantano,Jon St Peeters, ShBoom, Maria Venuti, Kamahl,Liz Taylor, Jane Scali, Tracy Ellis, Judy Stone, Little Patti, Sandy Scott, Lonnie Lee,Leslie Barlow, Darlene Zschech, Christine Moussa, Debra Feleta, Dianne Lavell, Jenny Andrews,John Foreman, Mario Grigorov, Kevin Hunt,Jeff Crabtree, Gary Daley, Martin Love, Bill Risby, Alistair Spence, Tony Ansell, Ross Lombardo, Cos Russo, Jamie McKinley, John Rutlidge, Geoff Bullock, Steve Isoardi, Joe Macri, Andy Vance, Jeff Dowsett, Phillip Moore, Carl Orr,Dieter Kleemann, David Holmes, Dave Colton,Vince Lombardo, Peter Zografakis, Randall Waller, David Moyes, Graham Cox, Terry Murray, Chris Cunningham, Steve Zitkus, Chris Kamzelas, Craig Scott, Steve Hunter, Mark Costa, Neville L' Green, Todd Logan, Chris Frazier, John Aue, Adam Armstrong, Leon Gayer, Alex Hewetson, Dave Pudney, Jeff Camilleri, Phil Scorgie, Justin Dileo, Christopher Soulos, Craig Walters, Blane Whittaker, Tim Oram, Andrew Bickers, Richard Maegraith, Spike Mason, Allan Webb, Graeme Jesse, Ralph Pyl, John Fielding, Ashley Sewell, Mike Kenny, Tony Azzapardi, Stuart Fell, David Manuel, Antonis Karas, Nikos Gianellis, Nikitas Naris and countless other musicians and cabaret artists.

Has also worked with the following orchestras and Big Bands.

The National Arts Orchestra of Australia, the Raddi Ferreira Big Band, the NSW State Conservatorium Big Band, the Dimitris Fotiadis Orchestra, the Themos Mexis Orchestra and the SBS Youth Orchestra.

If you like to contact Bill Kezelos e-mail bkezelos@idx.com.au.

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