Nyoman Gariyasa – Drums, Percussion, and Guitar
Pak Nyoman has a vast range of musical experience and over the years has earned a high level of respect among musicians living in Bali. He commenced learning drums and guitar when he was 15 years old, initially being self taught.
In 1981, he and his friends formed a band, Harley Angel Rock Band and proceeded to perform regularly at the various cafes in Kuta and Seminyak, Bali.
In 1982, the band won the national rock band festival held in Surabaya and was followed by a tour to several big cities in Indonesia.
In 1986, Nyoman had the opportunity to learn more about drums and attended private drum lessons for 4 years at the Studio 4 Music School in Parramatta, NSW. When he returned to Bali in 1990 Pak Nyoman was invited to instruct percussion at a private music school in Denpasar and in the same year commenced tutoring in what is now known as the Bali International School Music Academy.
Currently Nyoman is actively involved in the Bali Blues Island community and continues to make regular appearances with several groups at live music venues here in Bali.
Contact Number: +628124607100
Availability: Available
Astrid Sulaiman – Piano
Born in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 2nd, 1980, piano player Astrid Sulaiman is “breaking the jazz crowd” in Jakarta.
Trained in classical- music disciplines at Yayasan Pendidikan Musik, Astrid decided to try to play any kind of music where she finally found that jazz is the way to express her musical needs. She also got the jazz lesson from Andi Wiriantono, Arya and Rio Moreno.
Since then Astrid had performed in many jazz events with numerous local and international jazz artist such as Ruth Sahanaya (Indonesia), Glenn Fredly (Indonesia), Yuko Shirota ‘s YAA (Japan), Klaus Werner (South Africa), Chika Asamoto (Japan), Uwe Plath, Dian Pratiwi (Germany), Elina Grodzinskaya (Russia), Cheong Lee (Malaysia).
She also played in Java Jazz Festival( 2006, 2008, 2010), concerts with German musicians in Landau in der pfalz, Dortmund (Germany, September 2008).
Contact Number: +62818173170
Availability: Full
Deborah – Violin, Viola, and Cello
Ibu Deborah studied violin in Jogjakarta from 1996 and graduated in 2000. She joined VOJ (Voice of Joy) Choir and Orchestra in 1999 playing songs from GF Handel Oratorio Der Messiah.
She has held teaching posts at various music schools in Jakarta such including:
– Kawai Music School at Pondok Indah Jakarta Selatan
– Indonesia Youth Orchestra at Panglima Polim
Ibu Deborah has had extensive orchestral experience including positions with the Widay Kristanti Orchestra, Srikandi orchestra, Jakarta Philharmonic Orchestra, Twilight Orchestra, Erwin Gutawa Orchestra in Jakarta.
In 2007, she played in Java Jazz Festival with Tya Subiakto accompanying jazz group Matte
Ibu Deborah moved to Bali in August 2008 and since then has been dedicating her time towards performing in string ensembles, solo recitals, and sharing her wealth of knowledge with young aspiring musicians.
Contact Number: +6281808955949
Availability: Available
Putu Lia Veranika – Classical Guitar, Ukulele, and Piano
Putu Lia Veranika (Lia) has been actively teaching music (classical guitar, piano, ukulele) since 2014 with students in various age level. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music (classical guitar) at Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta in 2017.
In 2021, Lia received a full scholarship from Austrian government (Ernst Mach Grant – music grant) to study classical guitar at Mozarteum University Salzburg for 9 months with Prof. Isabel Siewers.
Contact Number: +6287739171795
Availability: Available
Rainhard Parhusip – Piano
Rainhard becomes BIS piano tutor since 2015 until now. He is also the Founder of Harmony Music Course Bali (2022 – now).
Rainhard contributions to the music world consist of became Pianist for Sekolah Lentera Kasih (SLK) choir on Asia Pasific Choir games in Manado 2013, conductor and pianist for Bali team on Church National Choir Competition (Pesparawi) in Samarinda (2009), Kendari (2012 ), Pontianak (2018 ), and Yogyakarta (2022).
He was also piano tutor at Purwa Caraka Music Studio Bali 2005-2006 and piano tutor at Septime Music Studio 2002-2004.
Contact Number: +6282324947689
Availability: Available