Luca Charles

DRUM TEACHER

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Luca Charles has been playing drums since he was seven and is passionate about rhythm, creativity, and musical expression. Currently studying a Bachelor of Music at Griffith University, Queensland Conservatorium, he specialises in jazz drums and composition. Luca has been teaching private drum students for over a year, helping drummers of various levels build confidence, technique, and musicality.

As a performer and songwriter, he is a founding member of Global Asset, a Brisbane-based punk band. His recent achievements include securing funding to record and release Global Asset’s debut EP in 2024, and an upcoming album in 2025. The band recently opened for Australian punk legends Frenzal Rhomb at The Princess Theatre and is securing more shows across South East Queensland’s music scene.

Luca brings his diverse experience—from jazz to punk—to his teaching, helping students develop solid technique, musicality, and a love for drumming.

Alex Mills

DRUM TEACHER

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Alex is a drummer with a passion for music and teaching. In 2018, Alex was a certified Stunt Performer, however, after multiple injuries, he was faced with the difficult choice to move away from the film industry. It was then that he discovered his deep love for drumming. Alex then began to experience the true power of drums, their ability to heal, and to transform. 

They were a source of comfort and strength for him, and as he deepened his journey with the drum, he began to see how they benefitted people around him too. A lifetime of avid music listening was all coming together as he learned more about drumming. 

Alex enjoys playing drums to a wide variety of styles including, blues, soul, hip hop, rock and doom; just to name a few. With a fun, creative and compassionate approach to learning drums, Alex is excited to be a part of the STW Drumming school team.

Ollie Goss

DRUM TEACHER

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Ollie began playing drums at age 11. Quickly gaining a passion for the instrument Ollie began gigging professionally in Ska band Too Hot in and around Devon.

Deciding to make music his career, Ollie went on to study a Bachelor in Pop and Jazz at Leeds College of Music (in England), and became involved in both national and international touring acts such as blues guitar player Chantel McGregor. Ollie has also recorded bands played on national radio in England and triple J in Australia.

Ollie has a wide range of teaching experience, both in schools and privately. Teaching from ages five up to 60, and teaching grades 1-8 or helping students prepare for studying music at university and beyond.