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.