Garage Band Course

The Ultimate Rock Band Course for Adults 

 
 Ever wondered what it would be like to play in a band?

 Then here’s an exciting opportunity you can’t miss!

All musical levels
Novice/Intermediate to Advanced Players

You’ll be grouped accordingly once you’ve filled in our online registration form

Limited Numbers

REGISTER ONLINE by 31 July to receive the early bird discount price

* only 30% needs to be initially paid to secure your spot and the balance by 20th August.

Starts Saturday 31st August

2B, 391 Enmore Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 (Directions: across road from Enmore Park, closest cross street is Addison Rd)

Over 6 exciting weekends you’ll work with one of our experienced professional band coaches and transform yourselves into the ultimate ‘Garage Band’

Discover how to play in a band
Develop and practice a set list of songs
Learn from professional industry musician / music directors
Invite your friends and let them watch perform on stage

Drummers, Bass Guitarists, Singers, Keys, Guitarists, Saxophone, Percussionists and others all welcome to join
 
KEY DATES
31 July - Register for Early Bird Discount
24 August - Meet your band mates and coach
31 August - Start Week 1
5 October - NO Garage Band due to Long Weekend Holiday
12 October - Week 6 (Final)
26 October - Performance Night

COST
$295 per person (early bird discount rate)
$330 normal price

Each weekly session runs for a two-hour block. Instruments and amps will be provided for, however you will need to bring your own bass guitars, guitars, sax, trumpet, drum sticks etc.

It’s important you attend the first meeting on Saturday 24th August at 2:00pm – 3:30pm to meet your fellow band mates, be given music and discuss any other songs you may like to contribute. You’ll also discuss your nominated weekly session time (this could be Saturday and/or Sunday morning/afternoon)

Your first official band session will start from 31st August and you’ll be expected to turn up to all band sessions to ensure you learn and develop your parts. If there any dates or times you think you can’t make then you’ll have the opportunity to discuss with your band mates alternative times and days (depends on the availability of the band coach).

HEAD COACHES
Marcos Gil
Fabien Bethuizeau

About the All Age Music School Network

All Age Music School is not based upon the traditional model of being located in one location or suburb. From its origin of Sydney, there are gifted music teachers and musicians who have been chosen to join our growing team of professional teachers based on their personality, expertise and ability. This gives students of all ages, the opportunity and accessibility to learn from the very best within your area. With our teachers and teaching studios currently based in Sydney's Inner West, North Shore, Eastern suburbs, St George, Ryde and city fringe areas, All Age Music School will continue to grow and expand it's network of professional teachers, instruments and locations.  We're trying to make it easier for you to travel and learn from one of our great teachers All Age Music School strives to provide the very best in music tuition services by individually tailoring the lessons to suit each student's needs whilst implementing specialised music programs, performance opportunities, ensemble experience and teaching methods that deliver clear results. It's important that for each enrollee, we take the extra time to learn about their objectives, abilities and desires, so that we can establish with the respective teacher the best approach for learning.  We're here to teach you music for whatever reason it may be There are many reasons why people learn music; brain development, fun/leisure, AMEB grades, school, co-ordination, de-stressing, creative outlets, auditions, song-writing, performance, exams, professional industry interest and more. By encompassing instrumental, aural and music theory into each lesson, All Age Music School maintains a well-rounded music education program for its students.  We give you the opportunity to gain performance experience Studio concerts are organised and promoted to give students the opportunity to showcase their abilities and pieces learnt through-out the year to loved ones and friends. From classical to contemporary music, the concerts play a significant part in building confidence amongst our students.  All Age Music caters for:  

 

• Kids from 4yrs old right through to mature age Adult 
• All Levels  Beginner to Advanced
• All Styles Classical, Contemporary, Pop, Jazz and more
• All Reasons  Pleasure, exams, auditions, school, performance, AMEB exams, ensembles, private lessons and more

Ready to Start Learning?

To enrol for lessons, simply fill in our online registration form with your details and nominate your preferred studio location and available times. You will then be contacted by All Age Music to confirm a start date, teacher, class and time slot (unless fully booked in which you would be on our waiting list).

Click here to ENROL or call (02) 8006 0363 if you have any further enquiries or questions.

Andrea Ng Violin, Viola, Theory, Aural- SYDNEY- ALICE ST. NEWTOWN

STUDIO LOCATION: 2B, 391 Enmore Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

DIRECTION: across road from Enmore Park, closest cross street is Addison Rd

STYLES TAUGHT:Classical, AMEB, Tertiary, ABRSM, Performance, Orchestral, Arrangements, Contemporary

EXPERIENCE: 10 years teaching experience

QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Music (Performance) Sydney Conservatorium of Music

DAYS AVAILABLE: Monday - Saturday (please enquire about availability)


MORE INFO:Andrea Ng has been a professional violinist and violist for almost a decade, and has accompanied with some of the world’s most respected musician. At the very young age of 6, she began learning the violin and switched to viola at the age of 12 under such renowned tuition scheme of the Singapore Youth Orchestra and was brought under the tutelage of Guan Qi, the associate principal of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. By the year 2002, Andrea at the age of 16 became the viola principal of the Singapore Youth Orchestra. She then led the viola section in numerous concerts and was invited to play at one of the President’s function at the Istana in the same year.

Being a versatile performer/teacher, and having incomparable knowledge and passion in music has led her to many achievements. In 2003, Andrea took her Grade 8 ABRSM viola exam and obtained a high distinction score of 141 out of 150. As she was the highest scorer for viola in that exam and right after that she was invited to play in the High Scorer’s concert that very same year. In the year 2004, she auditioned for the Asian Youth Orchestra and was offered a place to play in AYO’s 2004 season. From 2006- 2009, she studied music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music as a viola major. In 2008 and 2009 after worldwide auditions she was selected to be a member of Pacific Music Festival. There she worked with the world’s top musicians, members of the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic and principal players of major orchestras in the USA and Japan. Her teachers include Reiner Schmidt, Jeremy Williams and Jane Hazelwood. Andrea has also taken part in masterclasses with the Grainger and Borodin String Quartets. In September 2009 Andrea was part of the Sydney Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra Europe tour. Andrea also freelances with her quartet playing at various weddings, functions and corporate events around Sydney.

Andrea is passionate about teaching and she has been a dedicated violin and music teacher since 2002. Her enthusiasm will provide a solid foundation for every student wanting to learn music. She often viewed as someone who wants to serve humanity and who will give individuals of all ages the gift of talent and fine character through excellent music education.

Jenna Murphy - Piano Lessons

Jenna Murphy is an accomplished songwriter, musician, performer, and teacher based in Sydney’s Inner-West. She grew up in the midlands of Ireland playing piano and guitar from a young age. Jenna completed an Honors’ Degree in Music from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2008 and Graduated with a distinction in piano performance and composition. Her mentors include the Irish composer's Eric Sweeney and Marion Ingoldsby and the great Irish pianist Finghin Collins.

Jenna ran her own private teaching studio in Ireland where she was a registered teacher of the Royal Irish Academy. Since coming to Australia 5 years ago she has taught for a variety of schools, the most recent being Allan’s Music and Billy Hydes.

She not only specializes in classical piano and the full range of the AMEB syllabus but also teaches a more contemporary/pop approach with a mix of composition and playing. She especially works well with people or children looking to write and understand their own music, delving into the fundamentals of chord writing and arranging and of course singing and playing. She has been playing and teaching guitar for many years and also focuses on the principles of song writing, specifically playing in unusual tunings and singing.

Jenna is a busy performer both on the original and cover scene. Her own music can be found under www.jennamurphymusic.com and she also plays in a quirky female duo act called Feline. She recently wrote and recorded an EP called Ancient Sea Warrior that can be found on all popular online stores.

“You know, there are only a small percentage of albums that offer the whole package. I believe Jenna Murphy’s “Ancient Sea Warrior” is one of those albums.” Shashona McCall, Indie Showcase 2011.

Jessica Westcott- Vocal and Glee Club Lesson

Jessica Westcott (Soprano) is currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Voice Performance) Honours at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under Dr Rowena Cowley. Previous to this she completed her Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University School of Music, and graduated with High Distinction and first in her class.

Jessica hails from the small country town of Parkes, NSW. Most recently, Jessica played the role of Miss Wordsworth in Albert Herring, a production by the ANU School of Music In September 2012, to critical acclaim.

Jessica was featured in the Canberra Times article “Stars to watch in 2013”. 

In July 2012 Jessica was awarded a grant to participate in the Tyrolean Opera Program, a highly regarded summer school in the Tyrolean Alps, Austria. There she sang 4 concerts and a gala under the tuition of Katherine Wright, Elizabeth Bachman and Kim Josephson of the Metropolitan Opera.

In the summer of 2011-2012, Jessica flew to London to participate in master classes at the most prestigious music schools in Europe: the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Royal Northern School of Music in Manchester. She also spent time in Salzburg, Austria, to sing for Barbara Bonney. In July 2011 Jessica flew to San Francisco to have lessons at the San Francisco Conservatoire, with soprano Catherine Cook.

At just 20, Jessica has performed in many concerts, galas and events; including recently being the featured soprano in the CAT-award winning charity gala “Opera at the Dish”, where she sang for the Govenor General Quentin Bryce, and an audience of well over 2000. Jessica enjoys singing all over Canberra for Friends of Opera concerts and other small events.

Jessica has had the opportunity to perform at many official functions during her time in Canberra, including venues like the French, Italian, Austrian, German and Papua New Guniean Embassies, Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. For two years Jessica held the prestigious Wesley Music Scholarship, and in 2011 she won the Friends of Opera Scholarship at the ANU.

In the future she hopes to complete tertiary studies in opera in Europe.

All Age Music School Room Hire

Piano Practice rooms, teaching rooms or general multi-purpose practice rooms are available for general public hire at 2B, 391 Enmore Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 (Directions: across road from Enmore Park, closest cross street is Addison Rd).

Casual Rate = $15 per hour (pay as you go)

10 hour Booking = $120

Email: info@allagemusic.com call 8006 0363 or SMS 0415 123 111 for availability and to book.

If you are a teacher and interested in hiring teachers on an ongoing basis, please email info@allagemusic.com or call 0415 123 111 to discuss availability and rates.

ROOM 1

Includes Roland DP990 Digital Piano (88 keys, heavy weighted, twin piano feature)

Ideal for individual practice, private or semi-private teaching, can fit up to 3 - 4 adults.

To book please email info@allagemusic.com or SMS 0415 123 111

ROOM 2 (Small Room)

Can include Roland Digital EP70 piano (76 keys) or bass / guitar amp

Ideal for individual practice or private tuition (including vocalists, woodwind, brass, bass and others).

Can fit only 1 - 2 adults.

ROOM 3

Includes Yamaha U1A Upright Piano
(full 88 keys, heavy weighted)

Ideal for individual practice, private tuition and can fit 2 - 3 adults.

To book please email info@allagemusic.com or SMS 0415 123 111

All Age Music- Group Guitar 101 Course for Beginner Adults

Learn the fundamentals of basic guitar playing, techniques, song playing and more.

Group Guitar 101 Classes are designed for beginner adults. Whether you've dabbled in guitar or never touched the instrument, this course is perfect for adult beginners.

COURSE COST: $279 per person
8 week long hour sessions + materials

NEXT TERM START DATES FOR 2013
(April - June course already underway)

Start Monday 17 June with Daniel Portelli
Mondays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

Start Tuesday 18 June with Daniel Portelli
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Start Thurs 20 June with Mike Anderson
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30pm
Guitars provided on site, lead by experienced and professional teachers, small intimate groups (max. of 6 people per class).

WHAT'S COVERED:

• Tuning and knowing about the guitar
• Proper techniques (holding, posture, finger exercises, using a plectrum and technical skills)
• How to read and play chords and chord charts
• Strumming the guitar and playing basic rhythmic strumming patterns
• Reading and understanding basic notes and music theory 101
• How to read and play guitar tableture
• Song playing
• Developing strength in the hands and fingers through scales, warm ups and exercises)
• Playing music in a group and much more

If you'd like to join our next Group Guitar 101 Classes, please pre-register your interest here.

ENROL NOW TO AVOID MISSING OUT

These classes are always very popular and space is limited.

If you can't make the next intake, please let us know by emailing info@allagemusic.com and we'll keep you posted with the next one.