Contemporary Keys
Beginning Feb 2021
Rock School
Level 1
Rockschool is a graded assessment pathway for students interested in specialising in contemporary music. It is assessed by the Australian Music Examinations Board.
Rockschool Level 1 is a full year course that prepares students for the Debut and Grade One Levels. Classes will focus on all five elements of examinable material: performance pieces, technical exercises, improvisation and sight reading, ear tests and general musicianship.
Pre-requisites: nil
Exam is optional.
Modality: Online
Course Length: 38 Weeks
Course Structure:
- Weekly Tutorial
- Lecture Notes & Online Resources
- Weekly video feedback
- 1 x monthly individual session (10 in total - in person or online, location depending)
- Cost: $280 per term
Beginning Feb 2021
Rock School
Level 2Level 2
Rockschool Level 2 follows on from the concepts learned in Level 1 and builds on them to develop greater skills in contemporary playing.
Rockschool Level 2 is a full year course that prepares students for the Grade 2 Level. Classes will focus on all five elements of examinable material:
performance pieces, technical exercises, improvisation and sight reading, ear tests and general musicianship.
Pre-requisites: minimum 12 months of contemporary tuition.
Exam is optional.
Modality: Online
Course Length: 38 Weeks
Course Structure:
- Weekly Tutorial
- Lecture Notes & Online Resources
- Weekly video feedback
- 1 x monthly individual session (10 in total - in person or online, location depending)
- Cost: $280 per term
F.A.Qs
What is Contemporary Piano?
Contemporary piano is a chord-based approach to learning.
Where traditional, or Classical, piano tuition leans to a melody-first approach, contemporary tuition is a harmony-first approach.
It's all about chords, chord progressions, timing and technique.
