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...
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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 Rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience. Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating the...
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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...
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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:...
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Blues Guitar
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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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 3
In Jazz Piano First Steps Level 3, students continue their study of Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook and Jazz Masters. Students expand on their knowledge and skills gained in Level 2 in arranging tunes with a variety of approaches including for solo piano, piano accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist, and also ensemble playing. Iconic forms such as Rhythm Changes and Minor Blues are explored as well as definitive standards such as Body and Soul, Stella by...
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Vocal Fundamentals Level 2
For singers wishing to develop their foundation skills learnt in Vocal Fundamentals, Vocal Fundamentals Level 2 will give students the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, consolidating, applying and extending the fundamental skills in both vocal technique and music literacy. This will allow students to sing and perform with even greater musical understanding and confidence. The course will be repertoire based, so the skills will be extended through the exploration of a...
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Music Theatre and 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 vocal technique creating a character text interpretation telling the story Students will learn how to bring characters to life. Whether working as a team in the ensemble or finding your spotlight as a soloist – you will be shown how to be your own detective and discover your characters story to tell. Come and explore the genre...
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Classical Song - Audition
This course is designed for singers who wish to develop more confident solo performance. It would be particularly suitable for students currently studying music for their HSC and adults preparing for performance, exam or audition. Returning Classical Song students who have previously passed the audition will be sent an enrolment link once classes are available for enrolment. Audition requirements Auditions are scheduled about two weeks prior to the start of the course All...
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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 4
In Jazz Piano First Steps Level 4 students continue their study of Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook and Jazz Masters. Students expand on their knowledge and skills gained in Levels 1, 2 and 3 arranging tunes with a variety of approaches including for solo piano, piano accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist, and also ensemble playing. Students will continue to explore Latin and Swing rhythm feels as well as developing approaches to Jazz Funk and Pop...
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