The Blue Mountains Music Academy is stepping up the tempo and opening its doors for all to see. The new Blue Mountains Music Academy, formerly Waratah Music School is opening with a brand new style in early December- with two new studios and new teachers being added to the roster
Academy director Tracey Yarad has 25 years of teaching under her belt. She studied at the NSW State Conservatorium of Music and since graduating has been teaching piano and voice since 1985.
After opening the school in 2002 Ms Yarad is pleased to be launching a brand new look for the academy which boasts new studios and new teachers joining the list of already talented instructors. Tony Mitchell, bassist, and songwriter from legendary Australian band Sherbet, is now available at BMMA for private classes on a monthly basis. Rex Goh also joins this talented cast of teachers bringing with him the title of Australia’s ‘most heard’ guitarist, having worked with greats such as Air Supply, Tom Jones, The Supremes, and The Temptations.
Pete Drummond, from legendary Australasian band Dragon, a successful drummer, soundtrack composer and songwriter, has also taken up residence offering weekly lessons that are booking up fast.
Other Australian music specialists including Robyn Dunne, Julia Day and Gina Tedeschi are joining the ranks and have extensive backgrounds as professional working musicians in Australia and abroad.
Students at BMMA are given opportunities to perform and challenge themselves by joining forces with other students in band programs. Musik Makers Early Childhood Music group classes are a great way to introduce toddlers from 18 months to six year olds to the joy of music.
The launch of the new studios and open day at Blue Mountains Music Academy will take place on December 5. Everyone is welcome, friends and family with a fun filled afternoon planned, live music, face painting, a drum circle, demonstration classes for early childhood, yummy treats and loads more surprises. The event takes place from 2-5pm Blue Mountains Music Academy 91 Waratah Street, Katoomba. For further information see http://bluemountainsmusicacademy.com/
