CityEast Community College

Follow in the footsteps of musical legends such as Bob Dylan and Sonny Terry as you start playing simple blues riffs within the first 15 minutes of this dynamic course. Learn about the sounds that shape the blues as you build a solid foundation that will have you jamming along with whatever musical style you choose. Improvise and learn the ‘feel’ of the harmonica, in a true blues style. The final session will be a jam with a four piece blues band at The Bald Faced Stag, Leichhardt. ... [More]

Specifically designed for adult beginners, this course teaches piano skills, music notation and rhythm training. Get those fingers going in a fun and unpressured environment with the latest in keyboard lab technology. All styles of music are experienced, from classical through to jazz and funk. Course fee includes printed music book (rrp$25). Materials Pen and Notepad LOCATION: The Australian Music School (AMS) is located on the grounds of Randwick Public School, near the corner of ... [More]

Learn the basics of modern singing technique through breathing and vocal exercises, group singing, solo singing and harmonies. Use your voice to its full capability by working on technical skills like breathing, pitching and harmonising. In this course your teacher will help you explore the physiological knowledge of your instrument and progress from basic music theory to a professional and confident presentation of your song. Course Covers: breathing, anchoring and control, tone an... [More]

The ukulele is one of the most versatile, least expensive and easiest to learn of the stringed instruments. Learn how to play simple tunes as you explore the history of the ukulele, musical genres common to the ukulele and various styles of playing. You do not need to be able to read music, but will in fact become familiar with printed chord charts as well as learning a variety of strums and styles of playing. During the course short video clips will be shown on well known and excel... [More]

This course is for anyone who would like to learn how to play guitar; no prior musical experience is necessary. Students will learn how to play simple melodies, starting with basic cords and progressing to different guitar styles such as finger picking, blues, jazz and classical. Materials Your acoustic guitar Note book (preferably one which has staff lines), Pen and pencil Learning Outcomes By the end of the course participants will have: gained an understanding of plectrum and fin... [More]

This is an advanced choir made of previous participants which will continue on the work that has already been introduced. It is invisaged that this group will participate in public performances as opportunities arise. All new participants should enrol in the Community Choir course regardless of previous experience. Progression to the Advanced Choir is done in consultation with the Choir leaders. At this point all participants need to complete at least one term of Community Choir bef... [More]

Singing in a group is a joyous endeavour that bridges cultures and centuries. Take your vocal talent from shower to stage with this exiting community project which encompasses traditional and contemporary choral music including both ‘classical’ and ‘popular’ works. Supported by the City of Sydney Local Community Grants scheme, this project aims to create a community choir based in the Kings Cross area . Music will be chosen in consultation with participants, so if you want to join a... [More]

This course is for those continuing from the beginner course and also for those who may already have basic notation, reading and piano skills (playing with two hands) or feel a bit rusty and wish to refresh their musical abilities. Materials Pen and Notepad LOCATION: The Australian Music School (AMS) is located on the grounds of Randwick Public School, near the corner of Frances and Avoca Streets. Enter via Frances Street, between Randwick Council and Randwick School Hall. . [More]

This course is designed to unlock the challenging flamenco style for guitarists of all levels. Carefully graded exercises will present various Flamenco forms and techniques. Special attention will be given to the strumming hand, to achieve the unique sound for which the Flamenco guitar is famous. Various techniques like Arpeggio, Rasgueados and Pulgar will be explained and taught. Materials to bring Nylon string guitar Pen and paper Audio files of exercises will be emailed to studen... [More]