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Guitar, The Australian Journey by Chris Johnson

Guitar, side effects the Australian Journey (Code: 9780980663372) $39.50

HERE IS THE FASCINATING STORY of the guitar in Australia. Chris describes luthiers, artists, collectors and guitar lovers. He ranges across all guitar styles including the variations of jazz, blues, classical, folk, country and rock, blending history, personal encounters, interviews, and travelogue. Interviews with guitar makers around the country and with Australian musicians are mixed with accounts of inspiring performances where the guitar has played a prominent role. Throughout this story Chris describes in beautiful detail how a guitar was made just for him.

Chris Johnson’s passion for the guitar shines through his writing and will connect with anyone who enjoys this most versatile instrument.

An audio CD also comes included with this book. This beautifully recorded CD features Australian guitarists and their guitars. Artists include:

  • Jeff Lang
  • Karin Schaupp
  • Willy Zygier
  • Bruce Mathiske
  • George Golla
  • David Ross Macdonald
  • Cary Lewincamp
  • Jim Matheas
  • Fred Pilcher
  • Fiona Boyes
  • Phil Emmanuel
  • Chris O’Connor
  • Dr Zot
  • Bruce Callaway
  • Jenny Spear
  • Chris Johnson

With a Foreword by Jeff Lang Guitar, the Australian Journey is now available from.

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

Price: $39.50

 

How to Blitz Sight Reading Book 2 – $29.95

Code: SR2 $29.95

Code: SR2 $29.95

How to Blitz! Sight Reading Book 2 follows on from Book 1, order containing levels 11-15. By the end of Level 15 students will be able to sight-read well enough to ‘blitz’ the sight-reading section of a Grade 4 piano exam in any syllabus!

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Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

How to Blitz Sight Reading Book 1 – $29.99

Code: SR1 $29.99

Code: SR1 $29.99

Never before has there been an interactive and exciting book that actually makes students WANT to sight-read! There are five sight-reading concepts presented in each of 10 levels. By the end of level 10 students will be sight-reading at Grade 3 standard for most piano syllabuses. But the most important thing is that students will have FUN along the way! This book also includes stickers and self-rating systems along the way. How to Blitz! Sight Reading is suitable for beginner to intermediate pianists.

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Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

How to Blitz! Grade 2 Theory – $19.99

Code: T2 $19.99

Code: T2 $19.99

No more boring theory books! The unique feature of the ‘How to Blitz’ series is the conversational and informal style of the worksheets. Students are put at ease and find working through the texts an enjoyable experience.The workbooks are set out in a fun and easy-to-use format. Each concept is covered by step-by-step worksheets which ensure maximum understanding and minimum errors.

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Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

How to Blitz! Grade 1 Theory – $19.99

Code: T1 $29.99

Code: T1 $29.99

No more boring theory books! The unique feature of the ‘How to Blitz’ series is the conversational and informal style of the worksheets. Students are put at ease and find working through the texts an enjoyable experience.The workbooks are set out in a fun and easy-to-use format. Each concept is covered by step-by-step worksheets which ensure maximum understanding and minimum errors.

recuperation Arial, pathopsychology ‘Lucida Grande’, Verdana, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: #111111; clear: both; line-height: 2; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;”>Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

AMEB Music Craft – (Musicianship & Theory)

thumb_musiccraftpacksThe Music Craft course has been designed especially for the needs of busy teachers who combine instrument and theory tuition in a single weekly lesson. However, store it is also amenable to private study by more mature students, medicine or use in a classroom situation. By the end of Level 1 (Grade 4) a student will be more than ready for entry into a post-secondary level music course. Each grade has a Student Workbook and CDs containing progressive written and aural exercises. A corresponding Teacher’s Guide relates directly to the Student Workbook, web providing further information, valuable guidance and teaching suggestions, as well as complete answers to the student exercises. Music Craft builds on the existing theory and musicianship syllabuses (which will continue to be offered) but introduces a more contemporary feel, and relevance to the modern pedagogical environment. Innovative features include the progressive development of aural skills, a more thorough approach to the study of harmony and the use of figured bass, the introduction of modes, and an expansion of rhythmic possibilities. All areas of study are related to set works from both traditional and modern repertoires. In summary the course works as follows: For the student – Each grade is divided into 40 active lessons to correspond with the teaching year. – Each lesson is focused and short, with written and aural components. – Extensive drilling and repetition occur at regular intervals. For the teacher – The Teacher’s Guide follows the Student Workbook lesson by lesson. – Full explanations that regularly go beyond the directly examinable content of each lesson are given, enabling a broader and richer understanding of theoretical concepts. – The teaching notes are designed to assist particularly in areas that may present greater challenges. – Answers are provided to all questions in the Student Workbook. – A question map for each lesson enables selective topic focus. – A content table traces the thematic outline of the course for easy topic reference. A Music Craft help desk, which may be contacted by phone or email, will be provided by the AMEB Federal Office.ameb logo_small

Student Workbooks:

  • 1204068039 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK PRELIM GR A BK/2CDS $23.95
  • 1204068139 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK PRELIM GR B BK/2CDS $23.95
  • 1204068239 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 1 BK A BK/2CDS $24.95
  • 1204068339 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 1 BK B BK/2CDS $24.95
  • 1204068439 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 2 BK A BK/2CDS $26.95
  • 1204068539 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 2 BK B BK/2CDS $26.95
  • 1204068639 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 3 BK A BK/2CDS $29.95
  • 1204068739 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 3 BK B BK/2CDS $29.95
  • 1204068839 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 4 BK A BK/2CDS $32.95
  • 1204068939 MUSIC CRAFT STUDENT WORKBOOK GR 4 BK B BK/2CDS $32.95
  • 1204092239 MUSIC CRAFT ESSENTIAL EXERCISES GR 5 BK/2CDS $59.95
  • 1204092339 MUSIC CRAFT ESSENTIAL EXERCISES GR 6 BK/2CDS $59.95

Teachers Guides:

  • 1204069139 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE PRELIM GR A $39.95
  • 1204069239 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE PRELIM GR B $39.95
  • 1204069339 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 1 BK A $39.95
  • 1204069439 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 1 BK B $39.95
  • 1204069539 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 2 BK A $39.95
  • 1204069639 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 2 BK B $39.95
  • 1204069739 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 3 BK A $44.95
  • 1204069839 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 3 BK B $44.95
  • 1204069939 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 4 BK A $49.95
  • 1204070039 MUSIC CRAFT TEACHERS GUIDE GR 4 BK B $49.95

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

    Guitar Practice Planner – $9.95

    Code: 697401  $9.95

    Code: 697401 $9.95

    Weekly Lesson Planner for Guitarists

    This handy chart helps you set practice goals and track your daily practice time for chord studies, more about scales, cialis 40mg arpeggios, songs, licks, riffs and more. More than a year’s worth of weekly practice charts! Includes blank staves for standard and tablature guitar notation, as well as blank chord charts.

    Available from:

    Cooma School of Music
    Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
    Cooma, NSW 2630
    Phone: 02 6452 6067
    Fax: 02 6452 4938
    Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

    Sample Page - a week's practice per page

    Sample Page - a week's practice per page (Actual size A4)

    The Desktop Studio – $55.95

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    Code: 332786  $55.95

    Code: 332786 $55.95

    Revised Edition

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    Publisher: Hal Leonard
    Format: Softcover
    Author : Emile Menasché
    When the first edition of The Desktop Studio appeared five years ago, computers were in the process of taking over the recording business. That job is now complete – not only in the way music is recorded, but in the way it’s written, distributed, and heard. Today, new software instruments, amp simulators, and effects stand alongside the ever evolving recording software that changed recorded music forever, while faster and smaller hardware continues to redefine the size, portability, and creative potential of the “recording” studio. This revised edition of The Desktop Studio will help you wade through all of the tools available in clear, concise, and musician-friendly language. Now, more than ever before, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, musical instrument, and even a gateway to your audience. The Desktop Studiowill help you get the most out of your computer and turn it – and you – into a creative powerhouse. It is a fully illustrated, comprehensive look at software and hardware, and provides expert tips for getting the most out of your music computer.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    • An expanded look at software instruments and samplers, with tips to help you manage all that content

    • A new section devoted to laptop users

    • A new section on integrating hand-held recorders, iPods, and other portables into your studio

    • A tutorial on basic video editing

    • A special section for beginners, including tips for getting the whole family making music

    • New tips for distributing music via online tools like MySpace, iTunes, and more

    • A look at the latest gear – and a look ahead to what may be coming in the future

    The Guitar Handbook by Ralph Denyer – $44.95

    Code: 330105  $44.95

    Code: 330105 $44.95

    The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player! The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar – from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learning program combines specially commissioned, geriatrician step-by-step photographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings, neuropathist and clear, hospital concise text. It is also a comprehensive manual on guitar hardware and performance technology, sound equipment, special effects, and recording facilities. It examines every aspect of guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well as highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages with full-color photos and illustrations.

    Available from:

    Cooma School of Music
    Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
    Cooma, NSW 2630
    Phone: 02 6452 6067
    Fax: 02 6452 4938
    Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au

    The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary – $9.95

    Code: 183006  $9.95

    Code: 183006 $9.95

    Here’s the most contemporary music dictionary on the market! Conveniently divided into three main sections: The Dictionary of Music Terms defines over 2, 000 music terms concisely, including notation and theory terms, instruments and terms used in pop music, electronic music and the music business; The Dictionary of Musicians provides more than 400 capsule biographies of composers and other musicians; and Reference Charts give instant, at-a-glance summaries of the essentials of music, encompassing instrumental and vocal ranges, notation signs and symbols, and scales, modes and key signatures.

    Available from:

    Cooma School of Music
    Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
    Cooma, NSW 2630
    Phone: 02 6452 6067
    Fax: 02 6452 4938
    Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au