Musical Notes
St. Augustine's Music Program News
Music Lessons at St. Augustine's
Meet your tutors
Dom - Voice and Keyboard
Dominique loves to teach students in primary school and enjoys teaching pop, contemporary and soul. Dominique includes fundamental music basics (theory and aural skills) in her lessons but is always willing to helping you learn what you want.
If you are a student who has a passion for music and always comes in wanting to learn more you'll be a perfect fit.
Bud - Guitar
Bud covers a range of styles and techniques through his teaching as well as performing around Melbourne’s Funk and Soul scene.
Bud personalises his lessons for each student and has a positive and engaging approach to teaching guitar. Beginners are guided through the refinement of fundamental skills and techniques. Students of all ages further their skills in a relaxed and friendly environment with a teacher who understands them as musicians.
Stacey - Keyboard
Students of all abilities and aged 5 and above are most welcome to learn with Stacey. Lessons cover note-reading, ear training, ensemble playing, music theory, harmony, and improvisation. Stacey can also help you learn a wide range of music, from classical to jazz, pop and rock.
Register now for music lessons in 2022!
Music lessons run on-site at St. Augustine's. There are spots available for GUITAR, VOCALS and KEYBOARD.
Ensemble information
Anyone who takes music lessons at St. Augustine's can take part in an ensemble.
What is an ensemble?
Ensemble is the chance to make music in a group. Students learn songs in lessons so they are ready to rehearse together in ensemble. The ensembles will be working to perform in St. Augustine's events, including Christmas.
Ensembles are not the same as lessons - they're not the place to learnthe material. Instead, this is the time to build really good listening and reading skills as a group.
Ensemble info
There are two ensembles you can join:
- Ensemble (for guitars and other instruments)
- Choir (just for singers)
The rehearsals will be at Tuesday lunchtime (11-11:45 am) in the Music Building (where lessons are), across from Front Reception.
There is no cost for participating in these ensembles, so it's a great chance to get involved!
How it works:
- although tutors collect students for their music lessons and dismiss them from Front Reception, students are not collected at lunchtime for rehearsal
- students should bring their instruments and/or music to rehearsal and eat their lunch beforehand
- students do not need to know the pieces they're working on completely, they can join in wherever they're at and progress further in lessons
- although attendance isn't compulsory, only students who engage in a committed way will be able to perform with these groups in 2022