Our team of experts have been carefully chosen to give you the very best team of mentors who specialise in areas spanning across the various stages in Mastering Your Craft, Recording, Releasing, Artist Development, Media, Marketing, Sales, Career and Business.
USM’s team of mentors have worked with institutions such as Berklee College, JMC, Universal Music, Sony and several independent labels, agencies and venues in Australia and internationally for over 20 years.
Inspired by years of research and investment in personal development, metaphysics, universal principals and human behaviour, Steve’s unique path of a musician turned entrepreneur has enabled him to generate a six-figure income and a company that has generated millions in revenue and transform the lives of thousands of musicians along the journey.
As a mentor and coach, Steve works with emerging music business start-ups revealing his blueprint for success using the tools that have helped him and his clients turn their passion into a thriving business in today’s music industry.
Steve has worked with professionals across multiple industries including record labels, education, entertainment, sales, marketing, coaching, self-development, spirit guides, shamans, actors, celebrities and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Steve is dedicated to developing artists and leaders who have a significant impact on communities around the country by giving people the opportunity to develop a sustainable career in music and education. With a growing team and network across the country, USM continues to work with its foundation as a way of always giving back to the community and helping develop a stronger industry within Australia.
Elissa brings many years of hands-on experience in vocal coaching at USM, specializing in performance technique, stage presence, unlocking resonance safe singing and musical interpretation. Her mission is to help aspiring singers to find their ‘WHY’ and create a sustainable and fulfilling relationship with music.
In addition to teaching and mentoring, Martin is a composer, multi-media producer, and performing musician. His work also includes designing experiences for concert, dance, film and other multi-media, both live and in the studio which has taken me to the Middle East, West Africa, South America, Europe, Australia, and throughout Asia.
Recently you may have seen me perform at festivals such as Listen Out, Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts and New Years Eve on The Hill, as well as BIGSOUND, ABC TV's 'The Set', EMC LIVE and The Presets' national HI VIZ tour. I've also been fortunate to have my music played across triple J, triple j Unearthed, Double J and community radio, as well as accruing over 7 million collective streams on Spotify.
After working in the role of studio assistant and brand consultant at Joyluck Studio, as well as mentoring for The Push Music Industry Pathways program, I became keenly aware of the gap between artist development and mentoring in the music industry. This disconnect is not only something that my peers and clients have struggled with on a daily basis but something that I have experienced myself while walking the challenging path of becoming a professional musician.
It is this journey that first drew me to USM's mission and values, and I'm excited to share my experiences as an artist, while further developing my skills as a mentor, to help guide and empower the next generation of talent. Over the coming years, I also look forward to bringing focus to my main passion and area of expertise: the world of toplining, co-writing and feature vocals while working closely with students to achieve their ambitions in all areas of the music industry. If any of this aligns with you, I would love to get to know you and work with you to achieve your goals here at USM.
Claire
I’ve been making music for 20 years. The guitar is my doorway into a spooky world of sounds and songs where I’m drawn to all things unusual and beautiful.
I’m maybe best known for working with Sia on her grammy-nominated platinum-selling album This Is Acting.
After living for years in USA and India, I’ve moved to Melbourne where I’m busy working with amazing singers Lior, Katie Noonan, avant punk band Liars and Indian jazz fusion group The Three Seas.
I cut my teeth as a jazz musician, studying at UCLA in Los Angeles with jazz guitar legend Kenny Burrell. I completed my honours degree in guitar performance from Uni of Adelaide and since then I’ve worked with many artists including Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth), Streets of Laredo (US), Jessica Lea Mayfield (US), Australian Chamber Orchestra, Bertie Blackman and jazz pianist Mike Nock. I’m signed to BMG in LA and songs I’ve worked on have a collective 25 million streams on Spotify.
The focus USM has on mentoring artists into a sustainable career in the new music industry is exciting. I wish there was a place like this when I was coming up!
When I’m not making music I love sailing. I recently sailed my boat from Los Angeles to Mexico, across the Pacific through Tahiti to Fiji. It was wild. I’m always happy to stop and chat about music or sailing or both 😉
Come say hi!
Cameron.
