We are uniquely positioned to offer a team teaching environment, giving students a broad knowledge base on which to draw and allow us to provide specialist teaching in a variety of musical and dramatic styles.
Student Feedback
“Thank you for teaching me this year, I feel like I have learned a lot. I enjoy being a part of the ExitLeft team and can’t wait for next year.”
Ruth Hazell
Ian Williams (Principal)
Singing, Performance & Direction
Ian is the Principal and Artistic Director of ExitLeft. He has a Bachelor of Music, specialising in Voice and is in demand as a Director and Musical Director. He is known for producing and directing some of the biggest shows in the State. He is a member of ANATS and the TMTA.
Brett Budgeon
Singing & Acting
Brett is a contemporary vocal teacher and performer. On the stage he has recently performed the leading roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. As a singing teacher he has run a successful studio in Burnie for the past 15 years before joining ExitLeft. Brett has studied at the Tasmanian Conservatorium, Victorian College of the Arts and Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
Malory Butters
Singing, Acting & Choreography
Malory is a graduate of the National institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Her most recent stage performance was Elle Woods in the hit production of Legally Blonde. Malory specialises in contemporary musical theatre and acting for singers as well as having a strong background in Dance.
Craig Irons
Singing, Acting & Composition
A graduate of the Ballarat Arts Academy, Craig is an accomplished actor, singer, director and composer. He has appeared on Neighbours and House Husbands (TV) as well as recently playing the lead roles of Emmett in Legally Blonde and Noah Claypoole in Oliver (Stage).
Greg Souter
Guitar
Greg is an active member of the Hobart music scene who performs regularly with bands Manhattan and The In Crowd. A contributor to contemporary music education he has directed the well-known Rock Summer School and has been a music teacher for over 20 years. He currently teaches at Claremont College. He is a graduate of UTAS and furthered his study at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.
Jeremy Sibson
Drums
Jeremy Sibson is a well-respected performer and educator both on the Drum Kit and Bodhrán. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Tasmania and has been a private Drum Kit teacher for more than 20 years. Jeremy also teaches Contemporary Music and Drum Kit at Claremont College.
Tessa Morrisby
Piano
Tessa has been coaching students to high-level results in AMEB exams. She is a member of the Hobart City Band as well as playing in the Orchestra for theatre shows. Tessa’s friendly personality is perfect for working with beginning students.