Current and Past Students

This page features a few students that have studied with Master the Art over the past 24 years. Peter has helped thousands of students gain a skill and talent that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. He is honoured to have refined the gift of music and is ever so passionate about helping everyone he can enjoy music, like the millions of other people around the world currently enjoy. Some of Peters' students are show cased here, with short bios, photos, recordings and videos. Some of their albums that are featured can be purchased in our Store.

Samuel Dylan Cooper

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Samuel has been learning with Peter Howlett and Master the Art since 2009. His musical taste started out with primarily Hard Rock / Metal.  Now he embraces all styles of music and has become fluent in many styles.  He is passionate about becoming a versatile musician, being able to express himself through his guitar.  He has completed several of his AMEB exams and continues to study with Peter.  Sam regularly performs at various venues around Brisbane with his huge repertoire of acoustic songs, all composed by himself.  Sam has recorded a couple of videos of his performances and has just release his first solo acoustic album which can be found in our online store.

Samuel is one my extraordinary students.  His debut album brings one word to mind, "gifted." Sam has an amazing talent to express his thoughts through his fingers in an explosive aural assault on the acoustic guitar. Have a listen to some of his tracks and hear the passion he pours out through his playing. Be sure buy his album from our store and to follow his Facebook page to see where Sam's exciting musical career will take him.

Mal Christian

Mal is a very fun guy. When I first met him I was taken by his sensational attitude towards everything. Mal was open to learn anything I could throw at him. He was already involved with musical theatre performance, but had a strong desire to move into bass performance. Since learning with Pete, Mal has developed a deep understanding music both in practical and theory. He performs with a group called "Date Night Hijackers." His stage act was equal to his sensational attitude. It was great to see Mal let loose on a rock stage, and have so much fun doing it.

Adam Bertwistle

Adam has been learning with Peter since 2007.  He turned up for his first lesson not know much more than the guitar had six strings.  Now Adam is leading a band, regularly performing at various event, has his own youtube channel and is a keen song writer.  he has completed most of his AMEB exams and is heading in the direction of a full time career in music.  Adam constantly learns new songs and is open to any style.  His preference is for acoustic pop / rock / indie but he is equally at home on the electric guitar.  Check out his youtube channel here, or have a listen to a couple of his videos.

Josiah Seemann

Josiah starting learning guitar with Peter Howlett in 2009. He quickly excelled with his learning and surpassed many of his peers. Josiah has alway been very open to learning different styles of music, easily mastering pop and rock. He enjoys everything from classical to hard rock and has alway been interested in expanding his skills in every area. He regularly plays for his local church and youth group now, and is getting gigs at AGMF and local venues. He is very passionate about playing at his church and quickly became proficient at this style of playing. His has gone on to record an album with the church group that will be featured here shortly.

Stefanie Lim

Stephanie was alway destined to become a indy pop artist.  Right from her first lesson in 1996 she has a love for it.  Stefanie was eager to master guitar playing, but was alway particular about her technique and learning to be a musician. After a short time we figured out she also had a great voice and was keen to perform at her school events and local venues. In 2000 Stefanie recorded her first solo album entitled "It's A Lot Like Me", from which a couple of tracks are featured here.  

Michael McDermaid

Michael had a love for the blues.  From his very first lesson he seemed to express everything in a bluesy way.  Peter Howlett gave Michael lessons to build his diversity and his soloing ability.  As Michael described it "the lessons gave me inspiration to take my playing to the next level." Michael joined a band called "The Roos" and they have performed many venues and gigs around Australia.  Here are a few of the recordings from their album titled "Whats Shakin Groover."