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...
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Soul Ensemble -Audition
These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. Key features of this broad genre are revealed through the performance of historically important repertoire from the 1950s/60s/70s through to the present era. Vocalists gain experience singing both lead and harmony parts, while rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience. Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating...
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Songwriting Workshop - level 2
Songwriting 1 & Songwriting Workshop are taught by Keppie Coutts, who has over 7 years’ experience teaching through award-winning Berklee Online. Keppie has additionally pioneered remote live delivery of songwriting courses in higher education through Collarts in Melbourne, and is thrilled to offer both Songwriting courses live and online. Songwriting Workshop will build upon Songwriting 1, covering more advanced concepts in lyric, melody, chord writing, and song forms in...
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Music Theatre Craft (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...
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Ukulele: Beyond the Strum
Ukulele: Beyond the Strum is designed for those wanting to play in a smaller group (up to 12 members). We explore various playing styles including plectrum and finger style techniques (finger picking/strumming) through a wide variety of repertoire from folk and pop to classical and world music. The course will help you improve your music reading, rhythm, melodic and harmonic skills while developing other areas of your musicianship such as ear training and improvisation. Designed...
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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...
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Choir Singing Essentials
Choir Singing Essentials is designed for those who intend to join a choir or who are presently in one and would like to further develop their skills. It opens a toolbox for how to prepare vocal music for choir including finding your voice type, how to sing in harmony, practice techniques, breath management, rhythm training, strategies for score reading and memorisation. Vocally, you will be guided through pieces in different genres ranging from classical to jazz plus a variety of...
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