A new music education opportunity is launching in regional Australia
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE There’s a new music education opportunity coming to regional Australia, and more than 130 pianists can take part. Piano+ is about to […]
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“The best weeks of orchestral and chamber music playing I have had in my life”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Imagine a place you could spend two weeks making music, making friends, making connections you’ll keep forever. Making the time of your […]
Student activism inspires Sydney Conservatorium to better represent women composers
CONTENT COURTESY SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has unveiled busts of three composers and musicians in its library to inspire students, […]
This new app for music teachers and students could help streamline your admin
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE If you’ve ever tutored music, you’ll know the lesson itself is only the beginning. There’s scheduling (and rescheduling), invoicing (and chasing invoices), […]
Ambre Hammond’s student orchestra shines the spotlight on second instruments
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Many musicians will train hard — really hard — on their chosen instrument. Then, there’s that second instrument. The one that might […]
Aditya Bhat is going to perform in the ANAM Chamber Music Festival
BY CUTCOMMON Four concerts. Two days. A whole bunch of talented instrumentalists performing at their best. This is the ANAM Chamber Music Festival. It’s a […]
Alex Allan is going to perform in the ANAM Chamber Music Festival
BY CUTCOMMON Four concerts. Two days. A whole bunch of talented instrumentalists performing at their best. This is the ANAM Chamber Music Festival. It’s a […]
“Wherever you are in your journey, it’s time to prioritise performance health”
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE You’d be hard-pressed to find a musician who hasn’t experienced injury. From a stiff neck to a painful finger, full-blown tendonitis to […]
How one rural Tasmanian town is thriving with a community music festival
BY JO ST LEON, LEAD STORYTELLER For 51 weeks of the year, the small pretty seaside town of Penguin is a haven for those seeking […]
If you want your child to be more resilient, get them to join a choir, orchestra or band
BY DR WILLIAM JAMES BAKER, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA; ANNE-MARIE FORBES, UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA; AND DR KIM MCLEOD One of the most important qualities for a […]