Music, Performance & Dance

AFRO-CUBAN PERCUSSION with Michele Salaris Find your fire with the ancient drums and rhythm patterns of traditional AfroCuban Percussion (aka Salsa/Rumba). Immerse yourself in a whole new world, discovering the traditions behind the instruments and learning how to play each rhythm in time in this introductory course. 8 Mon, 6 Feb to 27 Mar 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $225 Full Fee: $250

AFRO CUBAN PERCUSSION II with Michele Salaris

NEW Building on Afro Cuban Percussion I, we continue our exploration into the history of the timbale drums and traditional Cuban orchestras. We’ll follow the evolution of Afro Cuban music with the Danzón, from its debut in 1879 through to the 1960s, the decade that saw the birth of Salsa. 8 Tue, 7 Feb - 28 Mar 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $225 Full Fee: $250

SANSKRIT FOR MANTRA CHANTING with Mico Sundari Are you interested in learning about the sacred power of sound and vibration, known as “nada” in Sanskrit? Whether you are new to Sanskrit or a long-time lover or teacher of kirtan, meditation, chanting or yoga, come and combine the benefits of mantra meditation with ongoing spiritual and vocal practice. 8 Mon, 13 Feb to 3 Apr 10 am - 12 pm Mullum Concession: $216 Full Fee: $240 INTRODUCTION TO ARGENTINE TANGO with Dana Parker Come and learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, as danced in the Salons of Buenos Aires and around the world today! 5 Sat, 18 Feb - 18 Mar 12:30 - 2 pm South Golden Beach Concession: $135 Full Fee: $150

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS with Karl Farren If you’re one of the millions who bought a guitar, learned three chords (or less), got frustrated, and hasn’t picked up the guitar since, this class is for you! This is a fresh start, a chance to get over those ‘beginner’s blues’ and actually get to play stuff and enjoy it. So dust off your guitar, bring it along and join in. But be warned, you may well find you’ll acquire a lifelong addiction to playing your guitar. Additional materials $10. 6 Tue, 28 Feb - 4 Apr | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

GUITAR IMPROVISATION AND CHORD EXTENSIONS FOR THE 12 BAR BLUES with Kristan Burnnand Time to unpack and explore the language of the Blues! We will cover practical uses and applications for guitarists through both major and minor tonalities of the Blues using a range of useful scales that incorporate improvising elements featured in Jazz. Acoustic finger picking from Folk to Mississippi Delta and Chicago Blues will also be covered. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players for both acoustic and electric guitars. This is a practical, hands-on workshop. 3 Wed, 1 - 15 Mar | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $108 Full Fee: $120

GUITAR 2 - UNLOCKING YOUR GUITAR with Karl Farren This course will suit you if you are a reasonably confident beginner rather than a novice; can already play through some songs; or have already completed Karl’s Beginner’s course. What happens for a lot of us is we get to the stage of being able to play a few songs, but then get a bit stuck, and don’t know where to go next. What can easily happen then is that we get bored playing the same old things and not progressing. Karl has a bunch of cool things to show you that will enable you to break through that. Additional materials $10. 6 Wed, 1 Mar - 5 Apr | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

GUITAR 3 - BREAKING THROUGH with Karl Farren In this course, we will be ‘breaking through’ and bridging the gap from confident intermediate player to competent musician. If you’re bored with your guitar playing, this course is for you! This course is designed for the intermediate player who wants to advance. To benefit fully from this course you will need to be able to play confidently both open position and barre chords. Additional materials $10. 6 Thu, 23 Feb - 30 Mar | 7 - 9 pm Mullum Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184

CAGED CHORDS FOR GUITAR with Kristan Burnnand Unlock the potential of your guitar with CAGED – a system designed to help you map and recall chords from all over the neck. Join this new guitar workshop to discover exciting new chord voicings and simple shapes used by the legends. Ideal for intermediate guitarists and suits both electric and acoustic players. 3 Wed, 22 Mar - 5 Apr | 6 - 8 pm Mullum Concession: $108 Full Fee: $120 HOW MUSIC WORKS - MUSIC THEORY YOU CAN USE with Karl Farren In this course we will have fun exploring music theory including chords, key, harmony and rhythm. My goal is to unlock some of the mysteries of music theory so you can use this knowledge to broaden and enrich your playing, your singing, your songwriting, your band, your choir, your ukulele group. Feel free to bring along your instrument. Additional materials $10. Sat & Sun, 11 - 12 Mar 10 am - 4 pm Mullum Concession: $166 Full Fee: $184 *Ace Program Fee: $0 ($50 admin fee applies) see p. 4

RADIO BROADCASTING - THE BASICS with Sista Rasela

NEW Join Bay FM’s Sista Rasela and explore presentation, script writing, interviewing, basic editing and panel operation in the Bay FM’s studios, content development for radio programs and media law. This fun, hands on course is suitable for beginners and those interested in broadcasting on community radio. You might be the next big radio talent! 8 Wed, 15 Feb - 5 Apr | 6 - 8 pm Byron Concession: $315 Full Fee: $350