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GEO BRU

Musician | Multi-Instrumentalist | Educator

Musical Objective

Leveraging a lifetime of musical participation, with a foundation in classical training, professional performance and music education. My background combines the precision of a Bachelor of Science degree with validated musical milestones, allowing for an analytical approach to teaching adults and mentoring emerging artists. Look out for new songs and cover band performances too!

Musical Proficiency

  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Piano
  • Theory
  • Songwriting
  • Vocals

Primary Education

1974 - 1983
1974Orchestral Interest

Mastered visual identification of all instruments in the orchestra (Age 4).

1975Recorder Study

Studied recorder for 1 year.

1979-83Piano & Theory

RSM Grade 5 awarded in Piano & Theory (1983).

1980-83Trumpet & Lead

RSM Grade 5 (1983); Lead Trumpet for Grey Junior Wind Band.

Secondary Education

1984 - 1988
1984-88Trombone Focus

Lead Trombone Grey High Brass Band; recorded album Shades of Grey.

1988RSM Grade 8

Attained RSM Grade 8 Theory and Practical (Trombone).

1988Awards & Matric

Inaugural Selley Memorial Prize for Best Music Student; School Colours.

Pro & Semi-Pro

1989 - 1994
1989-90Professional Brass

SAAF Band; East Cape Philharmonic Trombone; German Band engagements.

1991-93B.Sc. (Cum Laude)

Computer Science & Statistics. Taught trombone at Grey High School.

1990-94Commercial Guitar

Guitar and vocals for commercial venue engagements.

Hobbyist & Mentor

1995 - 2026
1995-Pres.Active Performance

Guitar, Bass, and Vocals across live charity, events, and songwriting.

CurrentTeaching Focus

Brass instruction, beginner guitar, theory coaching, and songwriting tips.

Geo Bru | geobru.com | Reference: B.Sc, Matric Music (Grade A), RSM Grade 8 (Trombone & Theory)