Bijan Hennessey

Instructor

Bijan began playing guitar at age 12, shortly after he heard the sound of heavily distorted guitars in person for the first time. He studied guitar with Real School instructor Erik Ringstad, and credits Erik’s passion for music and teaching as his earliest inspiration to pursue becoming the best musician he could be.

At age 18 Bijan formed the band My Missing Half. The band went on to do multiple tours across The U.S and Canada, and has shared the stage with many major-label artists including Dark Tranquility, Death Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Doyle, Animals As Leaders, Havok, Insomnium, and many more.

With My Missing Half, Bijan has written and released two full length albums, two EPs, as well as many singles with producers such as Nicky Belmore (Dee Snider, Howard Jones, Jamey Jasta), Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane), and Shane Frisby (The Ghost Inside, Unearth).
My Missing Half’s music has premiered on notable press sources such as Metal Injection and Revolver Mag, and has aired on T.V on ABC in Australia.

Bijan has shared the stage with multiple major label bands including Dark Tranquility, Insomnium, Death Angel, Havok, Revocation, and Crowbar. He has also done several tours, festivals, and studio sessions as a fill-in on guitar and bass for other bands. In 2020, Bijan wrote and produced the soundtrack for the mobile game Raven’s Path.

Bijan is very excited to join us at The Real School of Music, and is thrilled to share his passion for music with his students.