Workshops
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Multi instrumentalist David is experienced in running ukulele, guitar, bass and harmonica workshops at festivals, music camps, galleries, hotels and in his home studio Sycamore Music Room in Caulfield South.
David enjoys his life as a passionate educator, performer, arranger and composer and who loves to bring out the musical potential of his students. His wide range of expertise includes jazz, rock, klezmer, rhythm and blues, classical styles, Gypsy jazz, world music, French musette as well as proficiency in bluegrass, Irish-Australian and show tunes. David plays to a high standard: guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, harmonica and double bass (Associate Diploma,). He is very adept on piano and is competent on drum kit, piano accordion and some other instruments David's workshops contain a mixture of demonstrations and group participation. He tailors his workshops to suit different age groups, ability levels and music genres. |
Workshops can be a ‘one-off’ or a series of workshops over a number of weeks.
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'Minor Swing'
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Genres: blues, jazz, folk, pop’n’rock, Gypsy jazz, French and klezmer.
Areas covered: strums, finger picking, improvisation, arranging the tune. Previous Workshops: • Jewkulele 8 week, 2 hours a week, ukulele workshop at the Jewish Museum of Australia • Blues ukulele workshop, Guildford Family Hotel, Guildford • Gypsy jazz guitar workshop, Guildford Family Hotel, Guildford • Blues ukulele workshops at Sycamore Music Room • Klezmer multi instrument workshop, Leo Baeck Centre, Kew • Klezmer and Gypsy jazz guitar workshops at Turramurra music camp David has a Working with Children card and Public Liability insurance. |
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Lessons
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David teaches and performs many genres in his wide and varied career including jazz, blues, klezmer, gypsy jazz, French chanson, rock and bluegrass on ukulele, guitar, bass and harmonica.
An experienced teacher at schools (including VCE), universities and at his home studio in Caulfield South: Sycamore Music Room, David has a passion for music education and inspiring students of all ages. He teaches children from primary school to adults in all ability and skill levels from beginner to advanced. He has a fun, flexible approach to teaching and pays close attention to the needs of individual students. He encourages students to perform with others. |
Quotes
"I couldn’t have done it without you and I’m so happy how the exam went and it was all due to your impeccable ukulele skills! Thanks again, |
"Thank you very much for your inspiring teaching of S. on the double bass this semester. It has not only harnessed his enthusiasm for this instrument but also the world of making music and for this we are very grateful |
"Dear David, I want to thank you for the help with my year 12 music class as my creative intellect was greatly amplified by your influence and at the end of the year I was able to present something that managed to wow! at the very least. Jamming with you was sweet as too! |
"Hi David, Just a note to thank you for W’s lesson yesterday, He LOVED it!!! |
"Thanks for a really great year! I can’t wait to continue guitar next year! T.P." |
"Thanks for teaching me bass and doing ensemble and stuff. |
"I've been to many workshops but you are the first person that has explained it so that I really understand what is happening.”
(Turramurra music camp participant)
