Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music, linked by the common bonds of African-American and European-American musical parentage. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.... Read more

Creative Self Expression At The Creative Guitar School in Sydney I offer structured guidance, through guitar courses and lessons, to those guitarists who wish to explore their natural talent, and uniqueness through their creativity, in order to shine and feel good about life. Why choose the Creative Guitar School My learning program not only teaches you to play the guitar, that is to move your fingers to create music, but above all, you will learn to understand the language of music, the how... Read more

I teach piano to all ages and abilities. I can teach how to read, understand chords and how to improvise. AMEB exams can also be catered for. I teach in a friendly one on one environment and am Working with Children certified. Read more

Young but experienced teacher of the following: Trombone Euphonium Baritone Bass Trombone Tuba Trumpet Cornet Eb Tenor Horn Theory Composition Aural Improvisation I also am available to conduct and lead bands. BIOGRAPHY Music is all consuming for talented multi-instrumentalist Des Cannings who became inspired by playing the trombone as a young teenager. He played in various bands of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music touring nationally and internationally while still at school. He... Read more