Bernies Music Land is proud to present a brilliant selection of educational events for music professionals. This series of workshops is ideal for professional development. Each session is three hours in length and includes notes, refreshments and certificate of attendance. Sessions are held in the seminar room at Bernies Music Land, Ringwood. So, come along and be informed and inspired! Book now below, or phone 9872 5122.

KEYS TO COMPOSITION   2.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday 25 February

Presented by Gregory Smith, Director of Music Taylors College and ABRSM Representative

Composing is logical - not mysterious or hippy. And it is a marvellous way to demonstrate an understanding of music.  Come and learn how to combine theoretical knowledge and aural skills, with imagination to create brilliant compositions.
Gregory Smith has completed a degree in Composition and will share his experience to help you approach composition in a way that is interesting and achieves great results.

Book quickly - as this session will fill!

 

Presented by Maureen Milton OAM, Examiner and Board Member of ANZCA Ltd.

Come and learn the fundamentals of getting great results in exams with this highly experienced presenter. There will be plenty of outstanding tips and  Maureen will guide you through;
· The different exams for different ages
· Choosing the right repertoire for your student
· Preparing your students to get top marks in technical work and aural tests
· Teaching effective Sight Reading, from basics through to advanced levels

 

Presented by Gregory Smith, Director of Music Taylors College and ABRSM Representative

This exciting presenter will show you how to approach teaching jazz improvisation and how to make it a fun and stimulating inclusion in your lessons.  The workshop will include;
· How to read a chord chart     · What notes will sound good
· Playing a walking bass             · Ideas for starting to improvise jazz
· How to “groove” in swing, latin and rock · ABRSM Jazz exams
· Integration of listening and aural with improvisation
This is a fabulous session - don’t miss out!