I’m looking forward to refining my teaching skills with the aMuse VCE Music conference which will focus on the new syllabus for Music Performance, Investigation and Music Style and Composition. It’s always a fantastic weekend of professional development and reconnecting with the outstanding educators we have in Victoria. I’ll be presenting a session titled ‘The […]
This week I’ll be heading back to my alma mater to present a lecture on effective instrumental teaching and planning for learning for the Graduate School of Education. The first session with explore approaches for learning in instrumental music with a demonstration lesson with undergraduate saxophone student, Joel Cassidy. It’s a golden opportunity to observe […]
It was wonderful to be a part of a tribute concert to the Australian folk icon, Danny Spooner. A wonderful celebration of a life through music. The afternoon had stories, poetry, songs, guitar, blues, bagpipes and some classical saxophone. Danny has such a way of understanding the story behind a song and sharing a love […]
It was a ‘forte’ start to the year with another successful camp for the musicians in the Geelong region and abroad. The progress made by the students in such a short time was incredible with major developments in both technical and musical ability. Plus, a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded musicians. Guidance was provided by […]
It was good fun to play with some local orchestral musicians at the Ocean Grove Christmas Carols. It was great to see how many people came out to get into the festive spirit and all the gate-takings were donated to charity. A very snazzy stage as well – what a great asset for the community.