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Grade 1 ANZCA Guitar Exam
Here is the required work for the ANZCA guitar exam grade 1. There are five sections to the exam. Here is the material we teach to prepare our students. Included is a breakdown for the marks for each section. Technical Work – Grade 1 – 20 marks Technical work will include skills that will improve […]
Preliminary Grade ANZCA Guitar Exam
Here is the required work for the ANZCA guitar exam preliminary level. Students can choose to participate in the exams as a challenge of their skill level. To learn more about the ANZCA guitar exam program visit our post here. There are five sections to the exam. Here is the material we teach to prepare […]
What We are Listening to – Winter 2016
This week I asked the teachers of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music what they are currently listening to. It is always interesting to see the diverse music tastes among the 23 teachers of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music. Jason Fados – Guitar – Boronia I have currently been listening to the new Rival […]
Understanding Jazz – Song Form
Understanding jazz can be like understanding a complicated maths equation. It is the most sophisticated style of popular music in our Western Music system. The chords go well beyond standard three note major and minor chords. Melodies and solos Song Repertoire – Understanding Jazz The catalogue of songs commonly played in jazz are known as standards. These […]
How to play like Ace Frehley
Original KISS guitarists Ace Frehley inspired countless rock and metal guitarists. He was a member of KISS from 1973-82. The band then reformed in its original line up with Frehley returning to the band from 1996-2000. He has released seven solo albums as well as his work with KISS. Learning the guitar solos Ace recorded […]
Current Musical Projects
As well as being excellent instructors, our teachers are all involved in various musical projects and performances. Click the band name links, watch the YouTube clips and see the amazing talents of teachers from the Eastern Suburbs School of Music. Jason Fados – Guitar/Rock Band Workshop – Boronia My band Stevie & The Sleepers are ready to record […]
Relative Major and Minor Scales
Music theory is often a complicated puzzle for musicians and students to understand. Remember music theory only exists as it explains common things composers and song writers have done with the 12 notes in our music system. Learning music theory gives you the shortcuts to play and learn songs. It will help you make more informed […]
Bass Lines You Must Learn
Giving the bass players some love! Here is a collection of songs that feature the most under appreciated instrument in a rock band. These bass lines are the parts you sing and hum when thinking of each of these great songs. Learn these to get the party started, test out your next bass purchase in […]