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Viva School of Music

Blackburn, VICAt their studio

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Viva School of Music is a vibrant and community-focused music school located at the heart of the Camberwell junction and Blackburn village. Offering high-quality music lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, cello, woodwind, sound writing, music theory and more. We also guide students through formal exams and provide numerous performance opportunities throughout the year with regular concerts and recitals. Our passionate, experienced tutors create a fun and motivating environment where students of all ages can grow their skills and confidence. Visit us at www.vivamusic.com.au to book a free first lesson and follow us on instagram @vivaschoolofmusic

Peter Farmer has worked extensively as a freelance professional musician and teacher in Australia and the U.K. He has performed both classical and popular music with a number of leading professional orchestras in Australia and Europe and has taught widely at both tertiary and secondary levels. As a percussionist and drummer, Peter has performed with many groups and ensembles in Australia, including · Melbourne Symphony Orchestra · Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (Principal Percussion/Principal Timpani) · West Australian Symphony Orchestra (Principal Percussion) · Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Principal Percussion/Principal Timpani) · Orchestra Victoria · Australian Pops Orchestra · Australian Philharmonic Orchestra · Jazz & improvisation, including Barry Veith Big Band, Odwala, Jarek Czechowicz Ensemble · Melbourne Theatre Company (recordings and performances) · Musicals, including Sunset Boulevard, Cats, Fiddler on the Roof, Pirates of Penzance. In the U.K. · Royal Shakespeare Company (including European tour) · BBC Concert Orchestra · D’Oyle Carte Opera Company; National Operetta Orchestra; Opera Box (tour) · Jazz & improvisation, including the Paul Lamb Blues Band, the Black Cat Rhythm Band (Ritz Hotel) · London (West End) musicals, including Me and My Girl, Anything Goes, Les Misérables, Crazy For You. Similarly, Peter’s teaching experience is comprehensive. Some of the Australian institutions where he has taught are · Victorian College of the Arts (Melbourne University) & VCASS · Ringwood Secondary College · Melbourne High School · Camberwell Grammar School · Brighton Grammar School · Monash University Music Department, percussion master class Brisbane Conservatorium of Music · Melbourne Grammar School In the U.K., Peter has taught at · James Allen’s Girls School · Dulwich College · University of Leicester · Dulwich Youth Orchestra (tutor) · Bromley High School · Claremont School · Centre for Young Musicians, Pimlico

Onbeat

Killara, NSWAt their studio · Travels to you · Online

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Onbeat teaches drum and percussion to primary and secondary school students, from complete beginners through to advanced players preparing for AMEB exams, auditions and tertiary music study. Lessons are available from our Killara studio, in-home across Sydney’s North Shore, or online, and are tailored to each student’s goals, interests and experience.