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Sound Recording in the Home Studio

For students with a basic foundation in sound recording, this course explores and expands practical skills and knowledge to further develop production techniques and workflow. Areas that will be covered include: Week 1: Recording studio principles – from bedroom to commercial studio. Week 2: Interconnection – making your studio work in both the analog and digital domains. Week 3: Setting up to record – the Digital Audio Workstation, monitoring and the recording space. Week 4:... [More]

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Vocal Horizons Level 1

For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a well-produced voice. Students will also further their knowledge of music theory. Students will learn to: Understand and apply the fundamentals of vocal technique through: Vocal warm-up exercises Learning about the diaphragm to support singing Learning about the physiology of the voice Postural and vocal care awareness Articulation and vocal placement pointers... [More]

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Making Music in Ableton Live

This short course is primarily aimed at newcomers to Ableton Live and is designed to get you up to speed and making music in Live as quickly as possible, building your skills, knowledge and ability to create music in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation – In this case Ableton Live) over the 8 weeks. During the course, music making and production techniques that are applicable to a variety of genres/styles will be covered, allowing students to focus on their preferred genre(s) and begin... [More]

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Impro Basics

This course is designed for musicians with no background in improvisation. You will need some basic level of understanding how to read music and chord charts. It provides students with an opportunity to learn elementary theoretical concepts, historical knowledge and basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation. Students will learn to: Put into practice theoretical knowledge of harmony and scales Train their ear to recognise chords and scales Perform technical exercises for... [More]

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Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

This exciting musical theatre course for students 15-22 years will cover musical theatre performance both as an ensemble and as a soloist. Concentrating on repertoire choice, vocal technique, text interpretation, character study and stage physicality, students will learn how to bring characters to life and work as a team in the music theatre ensemble, as well as finding their spotlight as individuals. Come and explore the genre of musical theatre in a fun and safe environment where... [More]

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Blues Guitar Level 1

Blues Guitar will look into the Blues Form and discuss the cadence, primary chords, associated scales, tensions and stress points of the harmony and melody. This course will look at variations to the basic progression and discuss the various sub genres such as Delta, Chicago, Texas Blues and more. The course will also present and analyse transcribed solos and look into the sounds and effects created by a few notable Blues guitarist players. In addition, a presentation of more... [More]

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Classical Song

Classical Song will explore the techniques, skills, and style needed to sing the breadth of classical repertoire from Art Song to Opera. This course is designed for singers who wish to develop more confident solo performance. The course will cover vocal and stylistic interpretation, working with an accompanist, language and diction, connecting with your audience and performing confidence, culminating in a concert in the final week. Singers should feel able to give a solo... [More]

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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the level 1 course.  By studying classic jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook and by many of the jazz masters, students will develop a deeper understanding of jazz harmony as well as melodies and rhythms unique to the jazz idiom. The skills of voicing chords and voice leading will be developed further as well as learning jazz language to help with improvisation and jazz feel. Different styles, including... [More]

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Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short audition will be conducted for this course You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare: a verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. There will also be some vocal exercises to be given on the day. Should you be successful, you will be emailed after the audition date with a link to enrol in the class itself. The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This... [More]

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Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Cassandra Long is a singer, educator, writer, and performer based in Sydney, Australia. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Music Production. She currently lectures at Berklee Online, provides song feedback for the YouTube channel How To Write Songs, and performs in indie/folk duo, Walt Grace. As a mentor, Cassandra is passionate about supporting writers while they hone their craft, using tools and techniques to... [More]

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