Budding     Musician        - Latrobe Valley

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MUSIC APPRECIATION – For beginners, suggested ages 4-9

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An ideal introduction to music and musical instruments, suitable for preschoolers, children & parents undecided on a specific instrument to learn, or students attending a primary school where no music classes or programs are available.

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A specific aim of these lessons is for the student to be introduced to the language of music in a casual, fun and simple way. It's important to keep in mind that for younger kids learning a specific instrument can sometimes be quite hard, challenging and potentially overwhelming, unrealistic and unfulfilling. Even, or potentially more so, when they really want to play the instrument!

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These lessons can help to avoid or alleviate this and lead directly into instrument tuition when the time is right, or it can simply continue along into the Music Development program, which can also be used as a substitute or additional program for music classes at school!

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Lessons can involve:

- Performance: active participation in playing songs and various age appropriate instruments (singing, clapping, percussion instruments, recorder, harmonica, Irish tin whistle and ukulele)

- Musically themed games and activities (designed to introduce and aid in learning basic elements of music theory)

- Being introduced to various instruments; including Guitar, Drums & Keyboard

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MUSIC DEVELOPMENT – For beginners to intermediate, suggested ages 10 and above

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An ideal introduction to music and musical instruments for school students or adults with no previous musical experience, or an ideal continuation or return to music for school students and adults with some previous involvement and understanding of music. This is also an ideal next step for younger students who have progressed through our Music Appreciation Program.

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Suitable for children & parents undecided on a specific instrument to learn or students attending a school where no music classes or programs are available. Also suitable as an additional music program for any school students, or for any adults just wanting to learn more about music and instruments in general!

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A specific aim of these lessons is for the student to be introduced to the language of music in a fun, straightforward and enjoyable way, and to build on and develop this knowledge and experience of basic music theory with further practical and theoretical exercises and activities.

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Lessons are tailored to your age and ability level, whether that's a younger beginner, a high school student, or a grandparent just wanting to recapture the knowledge and ability of their younger playing days!

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Lessons can involve:

- Performance: active participation in playing songs and various age appropriate instruments (singing, clapping, percussion instruments, recorder, harmonica, Irish tin whistle and ukulele for younger kids)

- Musically themed games and activities (designed to introduce and aid in learning basic elements of music theory)

- Being introduced to various instruments; including Guitar, Bass, Drums & Keyboard

- Music theory (involving practical and written exercises)

- Discussions and practical sessions relating to the history of music, instrument history, popular music and different musical styles & genres

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ADVANCED MUSIC DEVELOPMENT – For intermediate to advanced, suggested ages 16 and above

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This program is ideally suited to those who would like to delve even deeper into music theory and further enhance their understanding and knowledge of music as well as their musical abilities, for example someone studying music in an academic capacity such as VCE or AMEB music. Also suited to members of bands and performers or songwriters looking to develop their understanding and abilities with their musicianship, recording or songwriting for example.

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The lessons would follow on for students progressing from our Music Development Program or could begin at this intermediate level for any new students with a solid background and experience in music.

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Lessons can involve:

- Advanced music theory

- Discussions and practical sessions relating to the history of music, instrument history, songwriting, recording music, popular music and different musical styles & genres

- Performance tuition: for playing live and performing with and in front of others

- PA tuition and guidance

- Audio engineering

- Understanding and becoming competent on more than one instrument

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- Instrument purchase and maintenance advice & consultations

- Audio Engineering

- Audio Engineering tutorials

- PA tutorials and setups: how to get the best out of your band's PA system

- Guitar maintenance: string change, intonation and set up, pickups and electronics

- Basic Amplifier maintenance & repair

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Please get in touch for a quote and availability!