North Somerset & Bristol Franchisee
Andy Collins
Andy opened the North Somerset franchise of The Rock Project in October 2011 after leaving the RAF as an aircraft engineer, since then the schools have gone from strength to strength and Andy now also assists head office with the opening of new schools around the UK and abroad. In 2020 he also started running the Bristol franchise, with plans to open more schools around Bristol. Andy lives in Portishead and is married with two young children. Andy says: “I love what we do at The Rock Project, we have taught over a thousand students now over the years, and to watch their confidence and ability grow to be able to perform live on stage within their first year is a great achievement for both them and my team. If you are wondering if our sessions are for you, just come along for a free taster and meet the team and see for yourself!"
Bristol Sessions Manager
Rich Hunt
Rich has been working with The Rock Project in Bristol since 2015, teaching guitar and running the sessions. Since graduating from The Academy of Contemporary Music in Surrey, he has taught in a variety of settings, including full-class lessons and one-to-one. Aside from teaching, Rich practices in bands, focusing on more contemporary music styles such as Rock, Pop and Blues.
Franchisee of the year 2016:
Andy Collins
Bristol & North Somerset Students performing on stage (click on an image to enlarge)