About Us
Song School began as the vision of long time East Sydney musician and teacher Gabrielle Johnson of Gabrielle Johnson Music who - alongside her friend and coworker Solomon Steele - saw a real need in the community for a safe environment where kids and teens can explore their personal musicianship and develop their performance skills.
In January 2023 the Song School teaching format was created, where curious kids with a love of music and collaboration get together to sing, play instruments, rehearse, perform, and share in music together.
This combined with the private lessons offered by the school and the monthly open mics for kids and teens in Coogee allow for students to have a holistic and performance minded approach to their musical development, nurturing the next generation of artists where they are instructed by industry professionals, growing and evolving their identity as artists along the way!
Meet Your Teacher!!
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Meet Your Teacher!! *
Solomon Steele is a music professional who encompasses many roles in the music industry and as a teacher.
He’s a musician known for his strong musical aptitude, stylistic versatility, and an open and playful attitude as a performer.
Having toured America with a folk band, performed on the main stage of many recognised festivals (Woodford, Gum Ball, Dashville Skyline, Swelltime), Headlined at the Enmore Theatre, and supported world renowned artists (Boy and Bear, Tim Minchin, Sarah Kinsley, Hiss Golden Messenger), Solomon has carved out an impressive career as a Lead Guitarist and Vocalist.
Amidst all this, Solomon has always placed a great deal of emphasis on his role as a teacher, having taught students of all ages in many educational contexts including; choirs, rock band ensembles, orchestras, primary school classrooms, group songwriting sessions, and one-on-one private music tuition (singing, guitar, piano, drums, ukelele, bass)
As a teacher, Solomon places important emphasis on music as a powerful tool for self expression and discovery. In this, he sees his role to empower students to find their personal voice on their chosen instrument, motivating and inspiring students to follow their passions in music, while supporting that passion with a deep foundational understanding of the concepts of music.
This is why Song School was formed as a safe, open space for curious kids to be able to explore and grow under Solomon’s professional and personalised guidance.
Meet Your Teacher!!
Jimmy Fuller is a guitarist, songwriter, and music educator who wears a lot of hats; he’s known for his expressive playing, broad taste in music, and warm, easygoing presence both on stage and in the studio.
After studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (2017–2021), Jimmy has spent the past decade performing, writing, and recording with artists like Eddie Benjamin, Sloan Peterson, Taj Ralph, and Darren Percival. He also fronts his own band Honey Nothings and has produced or arranged music for artists like Ella Clair, Good Lekker, and even a few theatre and community projects.
Teaching has always been a huge part of Jimmy’s world. For more than ten years, he’s worked with students of all ages—whether it’s one-on-one guitar lessons, group songwriting sessions, or workshops in arranging and production.
His teaching style is all about making music fun, inspiring, and personal. Jimmy helps students build solid skills while encouraging them to find their own voice, experiment, and enjoy the journey. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or chasing big musical goals, he’s there to make sure you feel confident, creative, and excited about playing.
