SUMMER WORKSHOP WEEKEND

After attending our Summer Workshop Weekend, students will have learned basic skills on guitar, piano and drums, will feel more confident singing in a group, will learn and participate in vocal harmonies, will master the secrets behind a successful audition, have a comprehensive introduction to songwriting, will learn some funky moves to show their friends from their funk/ hip hop dance class AND each participant receives a Certificate of Competency to show they have completed the course successfully. Calling on some of Australia's best performers and musicians, this intense workshop weekend allows students to learn from the best and leave feeing inspired!

MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS WORKSHOP         

We are currently offering our Mic. Tech. and Performance Skills Workshop at the end of each term- prior to our Open Mic. Night performances. This comprehensive 2 hour Workshop covers all areas of performance including the topics; Microphone Mechanics, Use the Mic. To YOUR advantage, Sound Checks, Audio Equipment, Performance Interpretation, Stage Presence, Performance Do's and Don'ts, Connect with YOUR Audience, Damage Control and Your Preparation Checklist. This Workshop improves confidence and equips the student with all the knowledge they need to execute a successful performance. 

MALE VOCAL WORKSHOP

Catering to male students only, this is rare opportunity for "just the boys" to get together and participate in a comprehensive 2 hour workshop. Specifically designed to cater to the male range and repertoire, students will also work on vocal improvisation techniques and harmonies.  

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP      

This inspiring 2 hour Introduction to Songwriting Workshop is taught from the perpective of the singer/songwriter or the songwriter for the singer. Use improvisation and imagination, use melody and lyrics to awaken the songwriter in you. Participants will work in solo and group exercises using vocal improvisation with lyrics. You will work with several genres of music and experiment with lyrics over melody and set chord patterns.

INTENSE VOCAL WORKSHOP  

This intense 2 hour workshop is NOT just a group singing class. You will sharpen your vocal improvisation skills, gain confidence with an accompanist and sing over different forms including jazz and blues. You will explore vocal decoration (ad-lib) and counter melody. This is not to be missed! This particular workshop is for advanced students wishing to extend their skills beyond normal private and group classes . Areas addressed in this workshop are improvisation, the importance of emotional connection to the lyric, ‘telling the story’ and physicality. Participants
are required to have two songs prepared to perform. Please bring backing tracks on CD, printed lyrics and you MUST know the lyrics off by heart.

CONFIDENCE BOOST WORKSHOP

This workshop is designed for the new or not-so-confident performer. Here you will learn various
tools to help you conquer your nerves and improve confidence in your abilities and on stage. You will participate in various improvisation exercises and learn focused breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques. Even the most talented artists use these ‘nerve busting’ skills to get through a big gig or stressful audition.