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Which Musician Do You Want to Play Like?

Written by Rhys Lett on May 4, 2016

This week I asked the teachers of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music which musician they would most like to be able to play like. Read about the musicians that influence them in their playing and teaching. Rhys Lett – Guitar – Boronia/Carrum Downs The musician I would most like to be able to play […]

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My First Instrument

Written by Rhys Lett on April 18, 2016

This week I asked the teachers of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music what was their first instrument. It was fascinating to hear their stories. We all start out as beginners with a passion for music. Noel Tenny – Drums – Carrum Downs I got my first drum kit when I was 12 years old […]

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Best Concert Experiences

Written by Rhys Lett on February 29, 2016

There is nothing like live concert. It inspires people to pick up an instrument. After I had the ultimate live music experience last week at Prince, I asked the Eastern Suburbs School of Music teachers what has been the best concert they attend. Mary Lo – Piano/Violin – Boronia Being classically trained, my best concert experience has […]

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What We Are Teaching

Written by Rhys Lett on February 16, 2016

Here is a look inside the lessons that have taken place at Eastern Suburbs School of Music in 2016. With over 250 students attending lessons every week at our music school it is always fascinating to hear the song choices. Here is what the teachers of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music have been teaching to […]

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Discovering Cold Chisel

Written by Rhys Lett on January 25, 2016

Cold Chisel have made music for close to 40 years. The band is the perfect model of a rock band. Power house vocals supplied by Jimmy Barnes. Guitar god and second vocalist Ian Moss. Understated creative bass player Phill Small. A drummer with great feel and groove in Steve Prestwich. Main songwriter Don Walker handling keyboard […]

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David Bowie RIP

Written by Rhys Lett on January 13, 2016

I learned David Bowie passed away just before 6pm, Monday January 11th. Two minutes after news had been announced on his Facebook and Twitter pages. I had been flipping through Twitter delaying the final preparation of notes for the ESSM staff meeting taking place that night. “I read the news today oh boy”. It can’t be […]

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Musical Genius M.I.A.

Written by Rhys Lett on November 18, 2015

Here are some musicians that have walked away from the public stage. They have all created great music moments. Some were crushed by the nature of the business. Others simply got lost in time. Here are some musical genius that we would like to see take to the stage again. Emitt Rhodes – Genius With […]

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Discovering Bon Jovi

Written by Rhys Lett on October 1, 2015

Bon Jovi were the kings of the 1980s pop metal scene. They sustained a career long after bands of the era faded from popularity. Bon Jovi were one of the bands that inspired me to want to play music. The songs inspired me to learn the riffs and solos. I also learned how to sing harmony […]

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