Our Team

Matt is the founder of Maca Music. He is a qualified educator and musician with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education (Primary). Matt has worked as a classroom teacher, music tutor, show director, and band member.

Get to know Matt with these questions below: 

When did you first start playing music? 

My first instrument was piano, followed by drums and then saxophone—but none of them really clicked. That all changed when I picked up the bass guitar at 13. Something just felt right, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

What instruments can you play?

I can play guitar, bass, drums and some keyboard.

Do you play in any bands at the moment? 

Yes. I currently play in an original band, Presqué Vu and two covers bands in the Lismore area.

What advice would you give to anyone new to learning an instrument? 

Start playing with others as soon as you can—it’s one of the best ways to stay motivated and grow your skills faster than doing it alone.

What are your top 5 albums of all time?

Radiohead - OK Computer

The Beatles - Abbey Road

Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Audioslave - Audioslave

What was the last thing you listened to? 

The Brazilian by Beak>

Tim’s love of music began at age 12 when he first picked up guitar. Since then he has learned bass and piano and has completed a degree in audio engineering at SAE. He currently teaches guitar, bass and piano.

When did you first start playing music?

I started playing music when I was 12, when I first picked up guitar to play Nirvana songs.

What instruments can you play?

I can play guitar, bass and piano.

What advice would you give to anyone new to learning an instrument? 

Learn songs that you love so that it keeps you inspired and motivated to play.

What are your top 5 albums of all time?

Pearl Jam - Ten

RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magik

Jeff Buckley - Grace

Tool - Lateralus

The Whitest Boy Alive - Rules

What was the last thing you listened to? 

Jade Bird - Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush cover)

Eden is an experienced musician and producer who who completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music at SCU. He currently teaches guitar & drums.

Get to know Eden with these questions below: 

When did you first start playing music? 

I first started playing music when I was around 10-11.

What instruments can you play?

  I can play Guitar, Bass, Drums and Piano. 

Do you play in any bands at the moment? 

I play in about 4 original bands right now including Media Puzzle and Lucy's House.

What advice would you give to anyone new to learning an instrument? 

The best advice I can give to anyone learning a new instrument is to practice things slow, because slow is smooth and smooth is fast - it’s ironically the quickest way to learn.

What are your top 5 albums of all time?

Lonerism - Tame Impala In//rainbows - Radiohead 

Nonagon Infinity - King Gizzard 

Two Star and the dream police - Mk.gee 

Young Americans - David Bowie   

What was the last thing you listened to?  

Down The Line by Beach Fossils

Max is a performing and recording musician with a passion for teaching. He completed a bachelor of contemporary music with a major in guitar at Southern Cross University. He has since performed at music festivals and events and recorded, mixed and mastered original music in several projects. He teaches guitar and drums and is committed to sharing his knowledge of both.

Get to know Max with these questions below: 

When did you first start playing music? 

I developed a passion for music when I began playing trumpet at age 8. 

What instruments can you play?

Drums, guitar & trumpet.

Do you play in any bands at the moment? 

I currently perform in a number of local bands including: Mopoke, Lucy's house, Media Puzzle, Earth to Josh, Sun wilde and Shluffy 

What advice would you give to anyone new to learning an instrument? 

Stay curious, practice consistently and become enthralled by the process.

What are your top 5 albums of all time?

1) Bryter Layter - Nick Drake

2) Disraeli gears - Cream

3) Bocanada - Gustavo cerati 

4) Submarine - The Marias

5) Sketches of Brunswick East - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 

What was the last thing you listened to?  

The album 'Romance' by Fontaines D.C.

Emma holds a Bachelor of Music (Composition) from Australian Institute of Music and has over eight years of teaching experience. A passionate vocalist, she has recorded and independently released two albums. Emma also created Voice Activation, a unique method blending contemporary vocal training with breathwork, and elements of Indian classical music to build strength, confidence, and authentic expression. Emma teaches voice, guitar, beginner drums and songwriting.

Get to know Emma with these questions below: 

When did you first start playing music? 

I started on the trumpet in primary school but really started at age 15 when I started writing songs on the guitar. 

What instruments can you play?

Voice, guitar, harmonium & basic drums.

Do you play in any bands at the moment? 

This is a work in progress, I hope to soon!

What advice would you give to anyone new to learning an instrument? 

Practise daily even if only 5-10 mins.  Stay inspired by listening to music and learning songs that make your heart sing.

What are your top 5 albums of all time?

1) The Frames - Fitzcarraldo

2) Patti Smith - Horses 

3) Laura Marling - I speak because I can 

4) Van Morrison - Too long in exile 

5) Feist- The reminder 

What was the last thing you listened to?  

St Vincent Strange Mercy