Music, Performance & Dance

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE with Sama Balson

NEW Have you ever wanted to explore stage performance? This course offers a brief introduction to some of the different theatre styles, from Improvisation Theatre, to Commedia Del Arte, Cabaret, Movement Theatre, Elizabethan Theatre, Tragedy, Comedy, traditional and contemporary Storytelling. We will explore the different types of theatre used as a storytelling platform across the world. Come and dip your toe into the performing arts pool, you just might want to strip right off and dive in, but that’s another course, for another time. 5 Wed, 3 - 31 March | 10am - 2pm Mullum Concession: $261 Full Fee: $290

JAZZ GUITAR INTRODUCTION with Kristan Burnnand Have you ever want to learn and understand the elements behind Jazz Guitar? In this course we will develop an understanding of Jazz cord voicing’s and inversions, elements of gypsy jazz guitar, cord extensions and triads. Yes this sounds kind of scary, but it’s also fun, and that’s why you should come and join me! 3 Tue, 2 - 16 Feb | 7 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $107 Full Fee: $119

SONGWRITING with Tristan Alaba

NEW Songwriting combines music and poetry to be our most popular art form. The basic elements can be learnt and practiced, with lessons, examples and exercises presented in an accessible, interesting and inspiring way. Take your songwriting up a level, whether beginner or experienced! 4 Wed, 3 - 24 Feb | 6 - 8:30pm Mullum Concession: $130 Full Fee: $145 GUITAR IMPROVISATION & 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. This is a practical, hands-on workshop for both acoustic and electric guitar players. 3 Wed, 3 - 17 Feb | 7 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $89 Full Fee: $99

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, 9 Feb - 16 Mar | 7 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

GUITAR 2 - UNLOCKING YOUR GUITAR with Karl Farren Have you already completed Karl’s beginners course, or can you already play a few songs but are feeling stuck and getting bored playing the same old things? Karl has a bunch of cool things to show you how to ‘unlock your guitar’ and enjoy playing again. Additional materials $10. 6 Wed, 10 Feb - 17 Mar | 7 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

GUITAR 3 - BREAKING THROUGH with Karl Farren Are you bored with your guitar playing? This course is designed to help you advance your skills and ‘break through’, bridging the gap from confident intermediate player to competent musician. Students need to be able to confidently play open position and barre chords. Additional Materials $10. 6 Thu, 11 Feb - 18 Mar | 7 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

HOW MUSIC WORKS - MUSIC THEORY YOU CAN USE with Karl Farren Have fun exploring music theory including chords, key, harmony and rhythm. Let’s unlock some of the mysteries of music theory, so you can use this knowledge to broaden and enrich your playing, singing, song writing, band, choir, or ukulele group. Additional materials $10. 5 Sat, 27 Feb - 27 Mar 9:30 - 11:30am Mullum Concession: $151 Full Fee: $168

MUSIC, MEDITATION AND FLOW with Claudia Chambers In this mini workshop series we use music, sound and silence as a way into connection with ourselves and each other. Each week we explore peaceful and restorative practices through different instruments and activities. All welcome, with or without experience. 4 Wed, 3 - 24 Mar | 4 pm - 6 pm Mullum Concession: $101 Full Fee: $112

BRING YOUR SPEECH TO LIFE with Sama Balson

NEW Have you got a monologue, public address or speech to prepare, or does the idea of public speaking terrify you? Come and demystify the subtle nuances of how to make a powerful speech. 6 Tue, 23 Feb - 30 Mar 10am - 12:30pm Mullum Concession: $179 Full Fee: $199 STAND UP COMEDY with Greg Sullivan

NEW Learn to become a stand up comedian in just 6 weeks! Great for wannabe comics or just people who want to be more popular! It’s no-longer Mandy, but it’s still Stand Up Comedy, with local comedian Greg Sullivan. There will be a performance night at the end of the course! (class may contain adult content). 6 Wed, 24 Feb - 31 Mar | 6 - 9pm Mullum Concession: $227 Full Fee: $252

BRING IN THE CLOWNS with Sama Balson

NEW The clown is the entertainer, the mime, the story-teller, the innocent, the outcast, the truth speaker, the wise fool. During this course we will meet a few of the world’s clowns. Meet your own storyteller and share their stories through the skilful artistry of clowning. No experience is necessary, the clown is inside all of us, how your clown evolves and the story it has to share will be your unique discovery throughout this course. 5 Thu, 25 Feb - 25 Mar 10am - 2pm Mullum Concession: $261 Full Fee: $290

BELLYDANCE BLISS with Tatiana Keller Joins us threading ancient arts of both bellydance and yoga to restore balance, bringing joy to the mind, body and soul. You will learn fundamental movements creating strength, flexibility and space for exploration within your body. Suitable for beginners and beyond. 6 Thu, 25 Feb - 1 Apr | 6 - 7pm Mullum Concession: $88 Full Fee: $98