Category: Live Music

Our Beginner Group Guitar 101 course is the perfect way to start learning guitar and make friends at the same time.We promise you'll be playing that song you've always wanted to play. This short and jam-packed 8-week course will have you strumming in no time!Our fantastic teachers will teach you the proper way to play guitar and how to avoid bad habits. Taught by experienced- professional guitar tutors who care about the progress of their students- the lessons are given in a supportive and enjoyable environment. We keep the class numbers small (max. of 6) so you get the maximum attention from our teachers.Perfect for complete beginners who have never touched the guitar. Guitar enthusiasts - this will be great for those of you who've tried to teach themselves without much help.Adult Group Guitar 101 will be your weekly stress-relief through music with like-minded friends.What you'll learn:Tuning and knowing about the guitarProper techniques (holding- posture- finger exercises- using a plectrum and technical skills)How to read and play chords and chord chartsStrumming the guitar and playing basic rhythmic strumming patternsReading and understanding basic notes and music theoryHow to read and play guitar tabletureSong playingDeveloping strength in the hands and fingers through scales- warm-ups and exercises)Playing music in a group and much moreClass Schedule: 8 weeks of 1-hour sessionsWhat's included: Use of our guitars during the lesson and materials included. Of course you're welcome to bring your own guitar.Course Cost: $289 per person (that's less than $37 per hour lesson)Want to know more? Visit our website here

Hilary Geddes QuartetWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2019- Hilary Geddes is a talented guitarist spending half of her musical life making contemporary jazz and improvised music- and the other in the popular indie band 'The Buoys'. As a jazz guitarist- Hilary has become an in-demand collaborator with the likes of Barney McAll and Mike Nock- while The Buoys are regularly featured on Triple J and on the Australian festival circuit. A truly modern- exceptional talent who will lead contemporary music in the direction she wants to see it go.Hilary Geddes (guitar) Matt Harris (piano) Max Alduca (bass) Alexander Inman-Hislop (drums)Jodie Michael's Organ SituationWinner of the Jann Rutherford Memorial Award in 2013- drummer Jodie Michael gained experience playing in jazz ensembles at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music- before touring the USA with the Wollongong Con Jazz Orchestra. She has immersed herself in the US jazz scene- playing with world-class drummers like Michael Carvin- Eric Harland and Kenny Washington- and went on to study in the Global Jazz Master's program at Berklee College of Music. Jodie promises to bring her fluid sense of rhythm for this double bill not to be missed.  Jodie Michael (drums)- Nish Manjunath (tenor saxophone) Steve Barry (organ)Covid-safe measuresAll patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Face masks are available for those who want them. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave. Table service only except for those who are seated at the bar. There is no standing in groups allowed.

Dinner and a show- with a Long Chim twist.We're thrilled to be working with our good friends at the Australia Chamber Orchestra to showcase an evening of food and music- with a stunning quartet of performers- so you can enjoy live music while you dine.Performers:Satu Vanska principal violinIke See violinStefanie Farrands principal violaTimo-Veikko Valve principal celloTickets are $400 per person and include all food- Taittinger Champagne on arrival- Peter Lehmann wines and- of course- the ACO performances.Join us at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm performance.We suggest moving fast for this one as tickets won't be around for long! Places are strictly limited.We are adhering to strong standards of hygiene and social distancing measures.

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