Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Teaching Experience
Drum Percussion Tuition
Drum Clinics And Master Classes Educator
Industry Experience
Band Group Highlights International
Band Group Highlights National
Working With Individual Artists
Musical Theatre Highlights
Music Composer Writer Producer
Professional Skill Set
References
Timeline
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Karl Lewis

Southbank

Summary

With over 35 years of experience as a professional drummer, producer, and educator Karl brings a wealth of expertise in music performance, production, and teaching. His extensive academic background includes a Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries to a Bachelor of Music from Victoria University.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble, Music Production

Lauriston Girls School
01.2021 - Current

Drums, Percussion, Ableton Live, Various Concerts and Productions

Music Production and Technology

Collarts (Australian College of Arts)
01.2018 - Current

Teaching Music Production Ensembles ( Ableton, and various hardware ware devices)

Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble

Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus Vic
01.2005 - 01.2022

Drums, Percussion, Music Ensembles and Productions.

Sessional Drum / Music Production / Performance

Victoria University
01.2002 - 01.2021

Teacher for Music Ensemble Performances, Drum Students, Music Production.

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Kilbreda College, Mentone, Vic
01.2004 - 01.2007

Drums and Percussion

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

St Bedes College, Mentone, Vic
01.2004 - 01.2005

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Melba Conservatorium, Vic
01.2002 - 01.2003

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Drumtek, Melbourne, Vic
01.2001 - 01.2002

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Drumworx, Brisbane, Qld
01.1988 - 01.1990

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Brighton Grammar, Brighton, Vic
01.2000 - 08.2000

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) in Teaching -

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia

Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries -

Newcastle University
NSW, Australia
01.2020

Bachelor of Music -

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2018

Advanced Diploma of Music -

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2011

Certificate IV in Music -

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2011

Skills

  • Skilled and experienced in various musical settings, including education ensembles, music production, technology and new recording mediums
  • Leadership and expert knowledge of contemporary music performance at a higher education and tertiary education level
  • Possess interpersonal, administration, communication skills and pastoral care
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in music education development and research music education

Professional Teaching Experience

  • Collarts (Australian College of Arts), Music Production and Technology, 2018, Current
  • Victoria University, 2002, 2021, Vic
  • Geelong Grammar School (Toorak Campus), Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble, 2005, 2022, Vic
  • Lauriston Girls School, Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble, Music Production, 2021, Current

Drum Percussion Tuition

  • Kilbreda College, 2004, 2007, Mentone, Vic
  • St Bedes College, 2004, 2005, Mentone, Vic
  • Melba Conservatorium, 2002, 2003, Vic
  • Drumtek, 2001, 2002, Melbourne, Vic
  • Brighton Grammar, 2000, Brighton, Vic
  • Drumworx, 1988, 1990, Brisbane, Qld

Drum Clinics And Master Classes Educator

  • Roland V Drums, 2001, Current
  • Ableton Live, 2006, Current
  • Pearl Drums, 1998, 2019
  • Evans Drumheads, 1997, 2010
  • Zildjian Cymbals, 1990, Current
  • Gretsch Drums, 2019, Current

Industry Experience

  • Professional Drummer & Producer for 35+ years.
  • Member of APRA (Australian Performing Right Association) - Member ID: 750837.

Band Group Highlights International

  • Savage Garden: 2 world tours and recording (1997-2001)
  • Darren Hayes ‘Do You Remember’ Tour (2023)

Band Group Highlights National

  • Killing Heidi (Touring drummer 2019)
  • Andrew Wishart: (X-Factor) recording and touring (2012-Current)
  • She Said Yes: programmer, producer, writer (2007-Current)
  • Bachelor Girl: touring and recording (2001-Current)
  • Bjorn Again: touring (2013-2017)
  • Daryl Braithwaite: recording ‘Forever the Tourist’ album (2013)
  • Winter Park: various recordings for soundtracks, short films, and TV (2004-2010)
  • The Hampdens: touring and recording (2003-2007)
  • Superband (2018-Current)
  • The Piano Men / Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel (2019-Current)
  • Song Division (2023-Current)

Working With Individual Artists

  • Keith Urban
  • Ross Wilson
  • Phil Emanuelle
  • Brian Mannix
  • Scott Carne
  • Anthony Callea
  • Dale Ryder
  • Tim Campbell
  • Blanche Dubois

Musical Theatre Highlights

  • YABC Productions: Drummer/Percussion (2002-Current)
  • Standing on Ceremony: Drummer (2014)
  • Rock Of Ages Musical: Drummer (2011-2012)
  • Spring Awakening Musical: Drummer (2010)
  • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra / Laspinna (2009)
  • YABC / CPCA Theatre Performance Company (2005-Current)

Music Composer Writer Producer

  • She Said Yes: featuring Tania Doko and Jack Jones (2009-Current)
  • For the US Film ‘The Putt Putt Syndrome’ (2009)
  • The Melbourne Cup TV Ad (2008)

Professional Skill Set

  • Accomplished in international musical performances and music production using cutting-edge technology.
  • Leadership in contemporary music performance at higher education levels.
  • Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills, with a focus on pastoral care.
  • Demonstrated leadership in music education development and research.

References

  • Elise Hopkins, Former Head of Music, Geelong Grammar (Toorak Campus), M: 0431723256, 2017, 2020
  • Rachel George, Former Head of Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus, M: 0428640931, 2015, 2020
  • Stephen Rando, Music Course Coordinator, TAFE Music Programs - Victoria University, M: 0418 690 691
  • Tommy Rando, Head of Music Production, Collarts, M: 0412207792

Timeline

Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble, Music Production

Lauriston Girls School
01.2021 - Current

Music Production and Technology

Collarts (Australian College of Arts)
01.2018 - Current

Drums, Percussion, Music Ensemble

Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus Vic
01.2005 - 01.2022

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Kilbreda College, Mentone, Vic
01.2004 - 01.2007

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

St Bedes College, Mentone, Vic
01.2004 - 01.2005

Sessional Drum / Music Production / Performance

Victoria University
01.2002 - 01.2021

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Melba Conservatorium, Vic
01.2002 - 01.2003

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Drumtek, Melbourne, Vic
01.2001 - 01.2002

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Brighton Grammar, Brighton, Vic
01.2000 - 08.2000

Sessional Drum & Percussion Teacher

Drumworx, Brisbane, Qld
01.1988 - 01.1990

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) in Teaching -

Victoria University

Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries -

Newcastle University

Bachelor of Music -

Victoria University

Advanced Diploma of Music -

Victoria University

Certificate IV in Music -

Victoria University
Karl Lewis