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Modern Life Music School specialises in teaching Vocals, Guitar and electric Bass for all ages. 

The School was founded in Brunswick in 2001 by Gary Soloman, a second location was established at Narbethong in regional Victoria in 2012. He has taught literally hundreds of people of all ages with some going on to developing successful careers in the musical theatre and the popular music industry, whilst others have simply gained the joy of learning and playing music.

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Tailored individual music programs are provided depending on goals and skill level. Combining practical skill development and foundation music basics to provide each person with a holistic approach to learning music in a comprehensive teaching program.

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GARY SOLOMAN
Musician | Singer/Songwriter | Actor | Educator
Principal, Modern Life Music School (2005 - Present)

ABOUT ME

A dynamic and passionate musician, singer-songwriter, actor, and educator with a career spanning decades. A seasoned performer, I have collaborated with some of the most renowned names in the music industry and appeared on national television. My work as an educator and mentor at Modern Life Music School has helped shape the next generation of artists.

MUSICAL COLLABORATIONS

Performed with:
Soloman and Lacey | Bo Diddley | The Drifters | Marie Wilson | John Paul Young | John St Peters | Doug Parkinson | Colleen Hewitt | Delilah | Ross Hannaford | The Freezone | Ricky May | Allison Durbin | Billie & Angie Stapleton | Sam Linton Smith (Night Hawkes) | Sharin Anderson Band | Kim O’Leary | Geoff Bridgford | Modern Life | Tom E Lewis | Joe Geia | The Fabulous Shoop Shoops | Bluey | Hey Gringo | Lisa Young | No Exit | Totally Stonez | Jonathon Welsh | Johnny Young Band | Samba Over the Rainbow Room | Luke Spekes | Dennis Walter | Alan Zavod | Diana White Band | Black Cat Bone | Lisa Edwards | Yarra River Band | Aussie Crawl/James Reyne Show | Fraser and Co | Jo Dawson

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

• Hey Hey It’s Saturday

• The Denise Show

• IMT with Frankie J Holden

• Channel Seven’s Good Morning Show

ACTING CREDITS

• I, Frankenstein

• Underbelly

• Homicide

• Jack Irish

EDUCATION & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Principal, Modern Life Music School (2005 - Present)

  • Vocal, Bass, and Guitar Instructor

  • Mentor for aspiring musicians and performers

SESSION MUSICIAN & RECORDINGS

• Accomplished electric bass player with credits on over 200 recordings

• Released and composed eight albums of original music with Gary Soloman and Soloman and Lacey

VENUES PERFORMED

• Entertainment Centre Melbourne

• Festival Hall

• The Tennis Centre

• Melbourne Concert Hall

• Palais Theatre

• Hotels, Clubs, and Theatres Across Australia

• Hard Rock Café Bali

Passionate about music, performance, and education. Dedicated to sharing my experience and talent with audiences and students alike.

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