Discovering Skyhooks
The Australian music industry took massive leaps forward during the 1970s. Bands like Daddy Cool opened the gates early in the decade for Australia’s golden age of rock. Skyhooks formed in 1973 and were kings of the Australian music scene two years later. The band’s outrageous visual style was the perfect match for the popular music television […]
Chris Squire – Bass Maestro
The world has lost one of the musically gifted composer and performers of rock music with the passing of Chris Squire. I was lucky enough to see Yes live earlier this year in what was one of Squire’s last live performances. They performed two albums Fragile and Close to the Edge in full. Both contain […]
Avoiding Performance Exam Anxiety
As we move to the second half of the school year the most important exam date draws nearer. The Performance exam for VCE Solo, Group and Music Investigation requires students to perform for roughly half an hour. In this time they will perform a range of musical styles to show their skill on a chosen […]
Favourite Music Moments from The Late Show with David Letterman
Tonight I watched the final Late Show with David Letterman. While watching the farewell show a flood of memories came back. Sitting up late doing school assignments, getting home from gigs and unwinding. As well as the great monologues, comedy bits and celebrity interviews, Dave always had a bigger variety of musical acts than any other show of its […]
BB King – King of the Blues
This week we lost one of the remaining pioneers of the Blues, Mr Riley B King better known as BB King. He invented the approach that modern blues players use on the electric guitar. He would do more with one single note than any other musician His earliest guitar influences were local preacher Reverend Archie Fair and […]
10 Great Ringo Starr Moments
This week Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career. He is one of the few two time inductees with his previous induction as a member of the Beatles. Ringo added a solid and creative beat to the brilliant Lennon/McCartney while in the Beatles. He […]
How to Learn Guitar
This article breaks down the skills you will need to learn to become a guitar player. Guitar is an instrument that will require great patience when learning. The physical demands of playing guitar takes time to develop. Much of the skills used in creating chords relies on developing muscle memory skills. This will require repeated […]
Music School in Carrum Downs Now Open
We are very excited to announce the opening of our second premises. Music lessons will commence in Carrum Downs opening on April 13th, 2015. Lessons are available on guitar, bass, drums, piano, keyboard, violin, ukulele, banjo, and singing. We will be bringing our modern approach to teaching musical instruments. Our style of lessons has seen our school in Boronia grow […]