What We Offer

Vocals

  • Multiple genres including Pop, Contemporary, RnB, Jazz (Improvisation), Blues, Country, Latin, Soul & Musical Theatre.
  • In depth vocal technique – Comprehension of vocal anatomy & the vocal registers/voices, projection &
  • Vocal health & hygiene including breath support & strength training for a fully functional voice at all times.
  • How to read music/sight sing & all the lingo you need to know.
  • How to play & perform with a live accompanist/musicians & understand timing & metre.
  • How to practice effectively & efficiently to fully develop your vocal ability, maintain motivation & continue to see progress.
  • Expert coaching on expressive techniques – Make your audience cry!
  • AMEB Examinations specialising in the ‘For Leisure’ Syllabus.
  • VCE Music coaching covering all areas of VCE music including aural & theory.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Piano

  • Multiple Genres including Classical, Jazz (Improvisation), Modern & Blues.
  • How to play chords & understand chord theory so you can confidently accompany a singer, another instrumentalist, join a band or accompany yourself if you are a singer.
  • In depth technique so you get the best out of your hands/body & fully connect with the instrument in a controlled yet relaxed way.
  • How to read music & understand the music you are playing on a fundamental level.
  • Sight reading
  • Practical technique including scales, arpeggios & pattern-based exercises to develop strength, agility & flexibility all the while promoting relaxation.
  • AMEB Examinations specialising in the ‘Classical, Comprehensive’ Syllabus & the ‘For Leisure’ Syllabus.
  • VCE Music coaching covering all areas of VCE music including aural & theory.
  • How to practice efficiently & effectively so you maintain your motivation & always see progress.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Guitar

  • Multiple Genres including Classical, Jazz (Improvisation), Modern & Blues.
  • How to play chords & understand chord theory so you can confidently accompany a singer, another instrumentalist, join a band or accompany yourself if you are a singer.
  • In depth technique so you get the best out of your hands/body & fully connect with the instrument in a controlled yet relaxed way.
  • How to read music & understand the music you are playing on a fundamental level.
  • Sight reading
  • Practical technique including scales, arpeggios & pattern-based exercises to develop strength, agility & flexibility all the while promoting relaxation.
  • AMEB Examinations.
  • How to practice efficiently & effectively so you maintain your motivation & always see progress.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Ukulele

  • How to play chords & understand chord theory so you can confidently accompany a singer, another instrumentalist, join a band or accompany yourself if you are a singer.
  • How to practice efficiently & effectively so you maintain your motivation & always see progress.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Self Accompaniment

  • If you are a singer wishing to learn how to accompany yourself, we can teach you how!
  • Self-accompany on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele or all of the above.
  • We teach you to play chords & understand chord theory so you can confidently accompany yourself, read a chord chart & understand chord symbols.
  • Technique is paramount & will be carefully monitored.
  • An in depth understanding of key centres is crucial & will be taught through songs & harmonic analysis.
  • You will be able to use this knowledge to accompany other singers, join a band or accompany other instrumentalists.
  • How to practice efficiently & effectively so you maintain your motivation & always see progress.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Music Theory & Aural Studies - General, AMEB & VCE

  • All major & minor key centres & signatures & how they are related.
  • All scales & modes including the major scale, major modes, minor scales, blues scale, major/minor pentatonic scales, etc.
  • Notation.
  • Rhythm & metre.
  • Transposition.
  • Harmonisation.
  • Intervals.
  • Melodic & Rhythmic Dictation.
  • Chords & extensions.
  • Composition.

AMEB Exam Preparation

  • A comprehensive and structured delivery of all necessary AMEB content to get you the best grading possible.
  • Expert advice on how to carry yourself through an exam to diminish nerves/anxiety and perform at your highest level.
  • How to always be the musical & expressive performer & move your audience/examiner.
  • Time management & how to practice effectively & efficiently to make the most of your time, keep up your motivation & progress swiftly.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.

Performance & Audition Preparation & Polishing

  • Time management & how to practice effectively & efficiently to fully develop your performance abilities, maintain motivation & continue to see progress.
  • Learn some ‘tricks of the trade.’
  • How to prepare for the big day, including writing a set list, choosing the right sheet music, writing chord charts, transposing & how to communicate musically with your accompanist.
  • Learn what questions to ask when booking a gig & what is an acceptable request of you.
  • Learn how to monologue, express & become emotive in your musical delivery.
  • Expert advice on how to carry yourself through a performance/audition to diminish nerves/anxiety and perform at your highest level.
  • Learn to perform with confidence & a professional ease.