WELCOME

March 2012

Toward the end of last year, Trinity College, London, announced their completely new, Rock & Pop product syllabus for 2012. We waited with bated breath.

Early February we were visited by the London Marketing executive and the Trinity SA team, to be introduced to the product. Very impressive.

Physical stock of the Grade Initial through Grade 2 and 3 material, will be available for distribution to our pupils  by end March, followed by Grades 4, 5 through 8 in April and subsequent months thereafter.

This will put pressure on getting everybody exam ready by August/September.But we have full confidence in both our teachers and pupils, that it is doable.

We always encourage that students should do the Trinity exams, which is the true, measurable benchmark of their progress.

Our instrument tuition offerings have been expanded to  include individual tuition in Piano, Keyboard, Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum kit, and now Vocals and Saxophone.

You are always more than welcome to take up our FREE assessment session offer,  should you not be too sure of your instrument choice, and/or you would like to see our inner workings first.

Please join THE MUSIC SCHOOL Facebook GROUP; http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Music-School-Umhlanga-Durban-SA/236125439798977

Regards,

Ray & Jill Hackart

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BACK TO THE MUSIC ACADEMY

'WE NEED 30 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME, PER WEEK, TO GET YOUR GRADES"

We facilitate tuition of the Trinity College London, Modern Music syllabus, which includes material in most popular music styles including Rock, Pop, Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B for Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum kit, and Vocals. The Saxophone syllabus is yet to be decided.

The syllabus is generally less theory orientated but very practical in it's delivery, and facilitates from absolute beginners (Initial level), and through Grade 1 to the very advanced Grade 8.

The recommended 30 minute individual lesson per week is adequate to work through the syllabus at a manageable pace.

The TRINITY grades are accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). Your qualification is recognised as a high school subject. And yes, you can enter the exam as a Band.

Exams are conducted annually by Trinity staffing, in all major centers throughout South Africa, including Durban.

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WHERE TO FIND US

We are on the 1st floor of the Umhlanga Plaza in Lagoon Drive, with ample undercover and roof parking, 24 hour center security, and if you are a drop and collect student mom, a host of convenience stops (see list below) within walking minutes.

Some of the best known neighbouring landmarks in Umhlanga Rocks include the Twin Pearls, the Beverley Hills Hotel and the Pier.

The Umhlanga Plaza hosts many known destinations including, Hooters, KFC, Cafe Java, Boston College, and the mini C&A Art shop,  the long established and popular Lord Prawn restaurant, and more.

On weekends Cafe Java presents 'live' background busking on the pavement. C&A Art regularly host art workshops in the foyer attended by large community of artists.

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STUDENTS AT PLAY

UPDATE 27 MARCH 2012; see the movie clip. http://youtu.be/k3s5bDUzLrM

Our students are from all walks of life; from the very young to the seniors.

More skills, too, are necessary in the musicians 'survival kit' and at THE MUSIC SCHOOL we promote, amongst other activities, participation in our Software Lab to enable a better understanding of the role of computer based music production products today.

Moving on in life, social interaction skills as musicians become more and more important. And to this end, our break-out area allows 'jamming' with other musicians from early inception.

Participating in various public activities, events and festivals, is once again indicative of integrating with the community outside of the school environment.

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INSTRUMENTS

We have long standing relationships with the major branded instrument distributors in South Africa, and can offer our students substantial discounts on their instrument requirements.

Our network includes top brand Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, guitarists accessories, as well as Drum kits, Keyboards, Digital Arrangers, PA systems. Vocalists products too.

All of this at exclusive  pricing to our students.

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NOBODY TO JAM WITH?

We have a plan (click here)

RECORDING LAB

We continuously research music technology hardware and software products suitable for home users.  Two weeks ago a group of our pupils produced both a recording and synced movie on and around the premises.

eMail me ray@themusicschool.co.za if you would like to join this interest group.

LIVE PERFORMING

Is on everyone's mind, and we have had the privilege to assist, as a project, in putting selected pupils together to form a performing band. These projects will be ongoing.

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OUR FIRST RUN OF T-SHIRTS ARE JUST GREAT - ORDER YOURS AT THE SCHOOL NOW!

 

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CONTACT US

Lesson enquiries; Tuition Secretary

072 426 3205

jill@themusicschool.co.za

General information;

072 395 3400

ray@themusicschool.co.za

Physical address;

THE MUSIC SCHOOL

Suite 24 Umhlanga Plaza

4 Lagoon Drive

Umhlanga Rocks

Durban North South Africa

 

   
 

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Tuesday March 27, 2012 04:52:50 PM +0200