Art Bailey started learning classical piano at the age of 5yrs and was taught by a number of tutors, including Andrew Wilde. 

Art also gained proficiency on the piano-accordion, electric guitar and bass, and double bass, playing in a vast array of ensembles across the country.

In 2018, Art gained distinctions for diplomas in Music Production and Sound Engineering, Studio Production and Mastering, and Sound for Film, Games, and TV from the School of Sound and Recording (SSR).

Additionally, Art specialises in playing the bandoneon; a rare traditional free-reed instrument that is synonymous with Argentinian Tango music.