Stephen has worked in a variety of roles in the music industry: Backline Management, Artist Liaison, Stage Manager, Stage Hand, Monitor Engineer, FOH Engineer, Guitar Tech, Bass Tech, Keyboard Tech, Drum Tech, Lighting, Roadie, Delivery Driver, Production Assistant, Runner, Consultant, CrewSetting Up/Maintaining Of/Packing Down of Musical Equipment, Trouble Shooting, Repairs & Maintanence of Equipment, Soldering, Intonation Set-Ups for Guitar and Bass, Bass Teching, Guitar Teching, Stage Management, Workplace Saftey Awareness, Tour Support, and Production Assistant.Stephen J has worked as a Backline Tech for the following Artists: George Benson, Jimmy Buffet, Stevie Wonder, Afro-Celt Sound System, The Haunted, Lady GaGa, The Stone Roses, The Rapture, The Friendly Fires, B.O.B, Snoop Dogg, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem; and for the following Events: FIFA World Cup Site 2010, ARIA Awards 2011, Future Music Festival Tour 2012 - Backline Manager, East Coast Blues & Roots Festival 2012."I had the pleasure of working with Stephen during the Future Music Festival 2012 where over the course of 5 shows a strong working relationship was formed. He displayed quailites which I instantly warmed to; reliability, confidence, team-management and great capacity for organizing himself and the backline area. No request was ever unfulfilled and I grew to trust his judgement and when dealing with territories unfamiliar to me. I would strongly recommend Stephen as a member of any team and I will be seeking out his assistance on my return to Australia." - Martin Oldham, Drum Tech: Friendly Fires/Pendulum/Libertines/Razorlight

Stephen J Chivers has developed his own method for teaching intermediate and advanced students, based on his 20 years of experience playing, studying with Victor Wooten and being interested in various styles of music ranging from Brazilian, Jazz, Salsa, Rock, Funk, Country, African, Punk, Electronica to Metal.

Stephen J has done both Live and Studio Audio work in many applications over the years. Including but not limited to Mixing, Re-Mixing, Mastering, Sound Recordist, PA Installation, Post Production, and Consultancy

Performed with Animistix at SubSonic 2012, General Substitute Musician 2000-2012, Toured with Andy Clockwise 2000-2006 - Including supporting INXS on their Swithed On Tour, 20 Years Experience, Confident and Comfortable in All Musical Situations, Experience Playing in both Small and Large Ensembles, Sight Reading, Music Business Awareness, Professional & Well Maintained Equipment, Ability to Diagnose & Repair Problems, Awareness of Professional Standards In Equipment & Performance Techniques. Familiarity with many Musical Styles - e.g. Funk, Rock, Punk, Metal, Reggae, Latin, Jazz, Salsa, Brazilian, African, Country, Alternative, Quick Musical Acumen, Multi-Instrumentalist Bass Guitar Sampler Keyboards Drums