Our Team

Meet Your Mentors

the people in the room

Our mentors have years of industry experience in performance, songwriting, and production.

MILKU

Producer, Artist, Songwriter

Part bedroom art-pop, part love letter to synthesisers and autotune. Plays guitar for Middle Kids. Has played Splendour in the Grass and SXSW, and produced for Merci, Mercy, Redd, Logan and other artists.

Art PopIndie

Leo Bond

Artist, Producer, Touring Musician

From New Zealand, relocated to Sydney with his band PARK RD. A lover of all genres who loves taking musical risks. Collaboration is fundamental to his process.

Indie RockAlternative

Ruby Jackson

Singer/Songwriter & Vocal Coach

R&B artist from Sydney who fell in love with jazz via Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole. Studied composition at Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Known for unique storytelling and authentic vocals.

R&BJazzSoul

Harrison Fricker

Music Producer, Songwriter, Session Musician

Sydney-based producer, artist, and session musician specialising in building sounds from the ground up. His heart beats for Indie Rock and Indie Pop but his approach is genre-fluid.

Indie RockIndie Pop

HEENEY

Singer/Songwriter, Producer

Jess Heeney is a Sydney-based producer, writer and multi-instrumentalist. Her work spans pop, R&B, hip-hop, electronic and K-Pop, collaborating with artists like Ninajirachi and Chelsea Warner.

PopR&BHip-Hop

Sara Szabo (ZA ZA)

Singer, Songwriter, Producer & Artist

Over a decade of industry experience alongside international artists. Curates international songwriting workshops. Genre-blending style spanning pop, soul, jazz, EDM and contemporary R&B.

PopSoulJazz

Bobby Gray

Songwriter, Producer, DJ

Backed by a Warner Chappell publishing deal. Known as a creative mentor who has guided 560+ demos. His team of collaborators are the one-stop shop for songwriting and production.

PopElectronic

Robby De Sa

Songwriter & Producer

Signed worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV. Has worked with The Veronicas, Dean Lewis, 5 Seconds of Summer, Gretta Ray and more. Special guest producer for APRA AMCOS Songhubs.

PopPop Rock

Hugo Silvani

Music Producer/Guitarist/Songwriter

Based in London, Hugo is the lead guitarist of Pale Waves and co-produced their album 'Smitten.' He has worked with artists including Thala, Kayla Grace, and Abbie Ozard.

Indie PopIndie Rock

Dani Diodato

Producer/Musician/Curator/DJ

Based between London and LA, Dani has collaborated with Arlo Parks, La Roux, and Bel Cobain. He is launching a solo project blending House, Techno, and UK Garage with Mediterranean influences.

HouseTechnoUK Garage

Shel Chiffon

Singer/Songwriter & Vocal Mentor

With over a decade of experience in performing and teaching, Shel brings a background in musical theatre and has transitioned to a solo project.

Musical TheatrePop

Jared Higgs

Songwriter & Producer

Sydney-based and known as Purple Drapes, Jared creates dreamy soundscapes blending organic instruments with electronic textures. Inspired by Neptunes, Timbaland, Still Woozy, and Gorillaz.

Hip-HopR&BAlternative

Nick Zaharias

Multi-instrumentalist/Songwriter/Producer

Signed to Warner Chappell publishing in 2021, Nick has collaborated with The Buoys, Dylan Wright, MAY-A, and Hugo Basclain. He is dedicated to developing new artists.

PopIndie

Christian Lo Russo

Director & Founder

Christian has earned gold and platinum records and ARIA nominations. He launched Arcadia Music Company in 2020, was the former lead vocalist of Amy Meredith on Sony Records, and co-wrote with 5 Seconds of Summer and Taylor Henderson.

PopPop Rock

VIIN

Producer/Multi-instrumentalist/Songwriter/Mentor

With over a decade in the industry, VIIN has collaborated with Two Another, B WISE, Smoko Ono, and June Freedom. Proficient in guitar, bass, and keys, he blends Pop, RnB, Hip Hop, and Alternative.

PopR&BHip-Hop

Tyler Murray

Artist/Producer

Also known as pinkiscool, Tyler is a 24-year-old artist and producer from Sydney. He grew up around rock bands and DJs and strives to create community and individualism around his music.

ElectronicAlternative

LARA

Singer-songwriter/Artist/Educator

Lara King brings 15+ years of professional experience as an international singer with hotel residencies in Bangkok. She runs the neo-soul project LADY KING, was selected for the 2025 Mixmag program, and focuses on technique, creative confidence, and authentic expression.

Neo-SoulR&B

Georgia Bolos

R&B/Soul Singer/Songwriter & Singing/Piano Teacher

Georgia has been teaching singing and piano for over 4 years, holds AMEB singing grades, and earned a Bachelor of Contemporary Music from AIM. She is an active performer.

R&BSoul

Lucia Capell

Artist/Songwriter/Session Vocalist/Vocal Coach/Arranger

With 11+ years of coaching experience and a Bachelor of Contemporary Performance from AIM, Lucia releases music as AnnaLina. Rooted in R&B, Old Soul, Pop, and Country, she is currently based in London and available for online sessions only.

R&BSoulPop

Olivia Regueira Garcia

Singer/Songwriter/Producer

Olivia holds a degree in Contemporary Music from Sydney Conservatorium and collaborates with artists across Pop, Indie, and R&B. She writes on keys and ukulele, and values captivating melodies and meaningful lyricism.

PopIndieR&B

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