Caterina Franco Music Tuition

Happy New Year!

2012-01-08T18:34:00.000-08:00

Start 2012 with some fabulous Opera!
Head down to the Sydney Opera House for great Opera hits on all Sunday afternoons in January and February!
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Season's Greetings!

2011-12-19T17:21:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
All the best for the festive season and the new year to all students and parents! Don't forget to brush up on your Christmas Carols!

Stuck on what to give for Christmas?

2011-12-10T17:23:00.000-08:00

How about a music lessons voucher for those who would like to try something new!

AMEB NSW Handbook

2011-11-19T13:11:00.000-08:00

AMEB NSW Series 2 Practical Music Exams
The countdown is on, and the series 2 practical music exams have begun! Good luck and all the best to all candidates sitting for their music exams. For more info, go to the AMEB NSW Teachers Handbook.
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au

Welcome to Term 4 2011!!

2011-10-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

Wow! We are in term 4 already! All Series 2 practical music exams will take place this term.

Happy Holidays!!

2011-09-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all a fun and relaxing holiday! Don't forget to keep up your music practice!

Annual Music Recital 2011

2011-09-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

We were so thrilled to see you all perform at this year's annual music recital. Congratulations to all performers. You sounded magnificent!

Sydney Opera House 2012

2011-08-24T17:04:00.000-07:00

The Utzon Music Series Program Has Been announced. Very exciting and great music entertainment for 2012!
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Music Theory Exams

2011-07-28T12:10:00.000-07:00

Good luck to all Students sitting for their written exams in a few weeks. You will all do very well!!
Make sure you read the questions correctly, and take your time!!

Welcome to Term 3 2011!!

2011-07-19T19:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to a very busy Term 3!!
The AMEB music exams for series 2 are due the 29th of July.
We also have our annual music recital. Very exciting!! Information on this huge event soon!!

Happy Holidays!!

2011-07-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

A great way to keep warm these winter holidays, is to practice your musical instrument!!
See you all in Term 3!!

Music Quote #10

2011-06-16T12:48:00.000-07:00

Without music, life would be a mistake.
Friedrich Nietzsche

Introducing Guitar Lessons!!

2011-06-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

That's correct, guitar lessons are now taking place at the Music Academy!!
Very exciting!!
Guitar lessons are available for all ages, and all styles.
Take up guitar lessons today as a hobby, or for some extra challenges ... music exams!!

Blitz Books!!

2011-05-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to Blitz Books!! They are 10 years old!! This is an excellent music website with free music downloads and countless information about music theory, musicianship, and practical work.

Piano Posture

2011-05-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

Good posture is everything when it comes to playing the piano. It needs to become a habit – something that is automatic as soon as we sit down to play. This takes a LONG TIME to achieve and only comes through constant attention being aware about the way we play.

AMEB on iTunes!!

2011-05-15T09:53:00.000-07:00

AMEB Recordings are now available to purchase from the iTunes store.

Music Quote #9

2011-05-09T18:03:00.000-07:00

Only when the form grows clear to you, will the spirit become so too.
Robert Schumann, Advice to Young Musicians (1848)

Music Exam Tip

2011-05-05T17:51:00.000-07:00

As this term are the Series 1 practical/music theory exams, avoid last minute cramming. We all know that knowledge quickly gained is knowledge quickly forgotten. Work through at least the last two weeks before your music exam to do steady revision each day – don’t leave it all to the night before!! I'm sure that sounds familiar!!

Music Term 2 2011

2011-04-27T19:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Term 2 2011!!
This term is jam packed with the Series 1 AMEB Music Theory examinations being held in May. Also the Series 1 AMEB Sydney and Wollongong practical music examinations being held from now to the end of term.

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all a Happy Easter filled with yummy chocolates!!
See you all in Music Term 2.

School Holidays

2011-04-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

The School holidays are the perfect time to catch up on all music practice and music theory. All Students can also get a head start for the Music Term 2.

Successful Music Sight Reading

2011-04-03T12:25:00.000-07:00

Ask anyone who is a good sight reader how they came to be so. They will tell you: because they do it ALL THE TIME. There is no-one ‘born’ a good sight reader, just like there is no-one who is born able to read English fluently without having read a lot. The only way to become a good sight reader is to sight read constantly.

There are many factors involved in successful music sight reading:

· Rhythm reading
· Random note reading
· Melodic pattern reading
· Chord reading
· Melody playing
· Fingering
· Two hands reading/playing
· Playing with dynamics/articulation
· Playing under pressure

Stuck on gift ideas?

2011-03-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

Why not give a music lessons voucher!! This is a fun and great way to try something new!! Suitable for all ages and all occasions!!
Enquire now!!

Looking after your musical instrument

2011-03-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

It it very important to have your musical instrument serviced, as it will always keep in top shape, and give the best sound to your performance. Shire Music have a great service department. www.shiremusic.com.au

Music Quote #8

2011-03-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

I don't care much about music. What I like is sounds. - Dizzy Gillespie

Memory folk tunes for AMEB

2011-02-15T11:11:00.000-08:00

The AMEB music theory exams have now taken the memory folk tune out of the syllabus. Please check the 2011 AMEB music syllabus for more information.
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au

Music Term 1 2011

2011-01-18T18:00:00.000-08:00

Happy new year and welcome to the new music term!! This year is sure to bring many wonderful achievements for all Students. Music lessons will commence at the start of February 2011.

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-20T18:03:00.000-08:00

Well done to all Students who completed their AMEB music exams with bright colours!! A Merry Christmas to you all, and a wonderful musical new year!!

Yamaha music instruments

2010-12-12T13:00:00.000-08:00

With so many selection of brands to choose from, Yamaha have great student and professional instruments available. Check out their web site!!
www.music.yamaha.com

Music Quote #7

2010-11-26T13:33:00.000-08:00

Music is the poetry of the air. ~ Richter

Welcome to Term 4 2010!!

2010-11-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

Term 4 is under way with all series 2 AMEB music exams being held in November and December. Have you all begun your general knowledge questions?!

Music Quote # 6

2010-10-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

The pause is as important as the note. ~Truman Fisher

Happy Holidays!!

2010-09-26T12:38:00.000-07:00

Music Practice

2010-09-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

Look forward to your music practice time. Tackle each music practice in a positive and productive way. You will see results, and lead to rewarding achievements!!

Music Quote # 5

2010-09-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

If you can walk you can dance. If you can talk you can sing.
- Zimbabwe Proverb

Annual Music Recital A Big Hit!!

2010-09-12T18:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all Students who performed at the annual music recital. The performances were all fantastic, and it makes us proud to see the Students getting up in front of an audience and giving it a go. Well done!!

AMEB Music Theory / Musicianship Exams

2010-08-11T11:40:00.000-07:00

For all your last minute checks on the written music exams, go to www.blitzbooks.com.au. In this site you will be able to find any music questions or answers, and also some examples of the music written papers.

Music Quote # 4

2010-08-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.
- Benny Green

Calling All Woodwind Players!!

2010-07-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

A Student bought in some interesting reeds in the music lesson.
FLAVOR REEDS!! That's right, flavored reeds!!
www.flavor-reeds.com

Music Term 3 2010

2010-07-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hello to all!!
We are at the second half of the music year. Second series of the AMEB music theory/musicianship exams will take place in August 2010.
The annual music recital will be a huge hit. Very exciting!!

Half Yearly School Music Performances

2010-06-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

Good luck to all Students involved in their half yearly school music performances.
Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy!!

Music Quote # 3

2010-05-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

Music is what feelings sound like. - Author Unknown

AMEB Music Theory / Musicanship Exams

2010-05-05T19:52:00.000-07:00

The music theory/musicianship exams are fast approaching!!
Check out the AMEB website for any extra questions in regard to the new folk tune question.
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au

Music Term 2 2010

2010-04-22T18:30:00.000-07:00

A warm welcome to Term 2!!
The official count down begins with the 1st half of music practical, and music theory exams taking place.
Keep up the great musical practicing!!

Happy Easter!!

2010-04-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello to all!! It's amazing that it's Easter already!! Well done to all Students for their wonderful music playing, and to all Parents for their efforts!!
A very Happy Easter!!

Music Quote # 2

2010-03-11T11:00:00.000-08:00

Play the music, not the instrument. - Author Unknown

Music Term 1 2010

2010-02-25T19:30:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2010!!
We are already in the swing of music lessons. Its great to see everyone enthusiastic to begin the new music year.

Music Quote # 1

2010-01-18T16:44:00.000-08:00

Music isn't just learning notes and playing them, You learn notes to play to the music of your soul. - Katie Greenwood

Season's Greetings!!

2009-12-22T18:03:00.000-08:00

To all Students and Parents,
Merry Christmas to you all, and a Wonderful New Year filled with lots of music and musical achievements!!

Music Exams

2009-12-16T13:03:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all Students for their impressive music exams results!!
We are very proud of you all!!