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

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