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Andrew first came to my attention on a project I was recording… the band needed a session bass player and I didn’t have a say in who they booked… so my initial thoughts were very much…”I Hope He’s Good and Has Great Gear”... it’s always a risk when getting someone into the studio sight and reputation unseen.
I need not have worried… he arrived on time, with great gear and fully prepared in every way to play the songs. He is now one of my regular session players.
[Jeff Cripps - Owner and producer at A Sharp Recording Studios]

We have had the pleasure of Andrew filling in for us on numerous occasions for a number of our bands. Total professional and a fantastic player as well. Makes our job so much easier when we know he is depping as it’s like having your regular guy there. He does all of the hard work before the gig and is bang on the money at the gig. We love him!
[Andy Caryofylis manager of Jellybean Jam and agent at Southbeat Entertainment]

Our son, Jack, has been studying under Andrew for almost two years. He began knowing nothing about bass guitar or music generally. Today, he is a sort after bassist in his school. Jack always looks forward to his lessons and has learnt a great deal about both theory and practical musicianship. Recently I took Jack to Mall Music where he tried out some of their bass guitars. A number of staff gathered around amazed at how well this 12 year old could play. They asked who his teacher was – the answer – Andrew Challoner. Thanks Andrew for your patience and expert tuition of Jack over the last two years.
[Gordon Layard - Father of Jack Layard]

I had the pleasure of working with Andrew in June 2009, on a 6 track EP. From day 1, he was easily the most organised and professional person I've collaborated with. He was able to produce working notation for all 6 songs in only 3 days, just from listening to demos and practically all tracks were laid on the 2nd take. Andrew was positive and proactive throughout, from the recommendation of an outstanding session drummer, right down to making small changes in playing style. I have no hesitation in backing both Andrew’s skill and flexibility and look forward to recording with him again in future.
[Jed McMillan – Singer / Songwriter]

As a drummer I look for a bass player with good timing, good feel, good technique and someone who is easy to be around. Andrew is all of these things and it is always a pleasure gigging with him. He is very professional and very easy to work with.
[Luke Herbert - Session drummer in Nashville]

Andy Challoner is great guy, and a wonderful musician. He has a natural approach to bass playing and he knows how to groove!
[Jeff Crabtree - Principal of the School Of Creative Arts Christian City Church Oxford Falls]

Andrew is an active music leader of Creative Ministries and plays an integral role in the team. His abilities as both a musician and band leader has been a key factor in the success of Creative Ministries. He has shown an innate musical intuition in leading the church music team in a live gig setting. He is certainly an outstanding bass player and music leader.
[Brian Maxwell - Creative Ministries Leader Mona Vale Christian Life Centre]

Andrew has been my bass teacher for the past few years. I was a late starter on the bass so I suppose I have a much clearer idea of what I want to be able to on the bass than young students. Basically I tell Andrew what I want to learn or what I want to be able to do and he then shows me and weaves the theory in accordingly. Sessions are fun, productive and also challenging. He lets me record the sessions so I can go back over them after the lesson which is a huge bonus. I’ve learnt heaps through Andrew's lessons.”
[Richard Andrew - Bass player for “Simply Bushed”]

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