Photo: Connor Malanos
Creative Music Workshops
My passion is music education, developing skills and inspiring musical thinking. From young children through to adults, my aim is to pass on what I have learnt along the way from my own teachers and mentors. Book now!
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Interactive music workshops with a focus on creative thinking
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Teacher-training seminars and conference presentations
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Composer/conductor rehearsals
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Learn how to use music technology effectively with your students (Logic Pro, Sibelius)
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Print resources, online videos and listening material for further analysis of works for the music classroom and HSC music
Sing, Move & Play
Workshops
Book James for a general workshop where he presents a range of activities that flow from one skill to the next. A seamless interactive session of singing, moving and playing. Adapted for all ages to suit your skill level.
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Sing songs and choir music from his repertoire
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Add movement, dance and body percussion
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Transfer musical concepts onto instruments
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Improve your improvisation skills and lead on to arranging and composition tasks.
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Adapted for all year groups and musical abilities, from primary through to high school, including HSC music.
Composer/Conductor Rehearsals
Ever wanted a living composer to conduct the repertoire you perform? Book in a workshop with James as he leads you through his interpretation of his own music.
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Choose the repertoire to suit your needs
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Choir music and instrumental ensembles
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Ideal for music camps and festivals
Mallet Jam!
Book a workshop with James showcasing repertoire from the book Mallet Jam! An exciting collection of tuned percussion pieces, for beginner to advanced, in a range of styles.
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Add movement and body percussion
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Improve your improvisation skills
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Create your own arrangements
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Then lead on to composition tasks
Music Technology
As a modern contemporary composer music technology plays a major role in creating music. Learn skills to help record your musical ideas as well as notation using software programs.
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Learn recording techniques using Garage Band or Logic Pro
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Improve your notation skills using Sibelius software
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Ideal for HSC composition work
Jam On Toast!
Book a concert or workshop with the much-loved songs, dances and recipe activities from the series of Jam On Toast albums.
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Jam On Toast concerts are an interactive and totally entertaining performance jam-packed full of songs and dances
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Jam On Toast RECIPE workshops are class based sessions with the added bonus of playing instruments to add more musical thinking to the songs
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Ideal for early learning and lower primary school.
Teacher-Training Sessions
Book James to present at your next professional development, sharing his inspiring ideas and accessible activities and original repertoire to add to your music programs and ensembles.
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Ideal for staff development days
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Conference sessions and presentations
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Short sessions at your early learning centre or school