JustPlay Music Academy is the Immersive Education Institution that puts young people at the centre of its work.
Often described as “a drummer with an innovative and creative approach to drumming”, “with a groove that is different from the norm and fully aware of its timing and feel”, Luigi Rampino is a London based drummer, percussionist, educator and songwriter. He graduated from the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music in Brighton, receiving a BA Hons in Professional Musicianship with drum studies specialisation. He also comes from a classical percussion background having studied at the “D. Cimarosa” Conservatoire of Classical Music in Italy alongside his modern drum kit studies which he carried out since the age of 9.
Nika Janina, a Latvian pop/soul singer-songwriter now based in Woking, Surrey, has showcased her exceptional talent through various international contests and events, including “Europestage,” “Debut Premium,” “Saulai Stage,” “Saulkrasti Jazz,” “Bildes,” “Miss Grandma of Latvia,” and local charity concerts. Her experience has honed her ability to connect with diverse audiences and adapt to different event types.
Nick Walker was a scholar at the Royal College of Music, London, graduating in 2020 with both Bachelors (1st Class Honours) and Masters (Distinction) degrees. Here he studied trumpet with David Elton, Jason Evans, Alistair Mackie and Kate Moore, as well as natural trumpet with Paul Sharp.
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