Children instantly connect with Theory Wiz. This three book series presents all the essential theory concepts in an easy to follow format that is fresh and vibrant. Theory Wiz has been specifically developed to foster self-learning. Students are able to navigate through this series via classroom or studio tuition. Many students successfully complete Theory Wiz with minimal help from their teacher. One of the aims of Theory Wiz is to attract students through its engaging format, fun characters and minimal use of language. Information is set out clearly and concisely so that the subject mate... View More...
Children instantly connect with Theory Wiz. This three book series presents all the essential theory concepts in an easy to follow format that is fresh and vibrant. Theory Wiz has been specifically developed to foster self-learning. Students are able to navigate through this series via classroom or studio tuition. Many students successfully complete Theory Wiz with minimal help from their teacher. One of the aims of Theory Wiz is to attract students through its engaging format, fun characters and minimal use of language. Information is set out clearly and concisely so that the subject mate... View More...
The Accent Piano Series features a vibrant approach that has been specifically developed for the older beginner student. As with the other Encore beginner series, students learn to play hands together from the first lesson. It is suitable for both private and group lessons. One of the aims of this two book series is to rapidly develop foundation piano and theory skills so that students can graduate to the Achiever Piano Series in a timely way. The inclusion of comprehensive worksheets ensures a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs. The worksheets directly relate to conce... View More...
The Accent Piano Series features a vibrant approach that has been specifically developed for the older beginner student. As with the other Encore beginner series, students learn to play hands together from the first lesson. It is suitable for both private and group lessons. One of the aims of this two book series is to rapidly develop foundation piano and theory skills so that students can graduate to the Achiever Piano Series in a timely way. The inclusion of comprehensive worksheets ensures a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs. The worksheets directly relate to conce... View More...
The Achiever Piano Series is thoroughly rewarding. It is the follow-on course from either the Junior Piano, Primary Piano or Accent Piano Series. This four book program takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. It is suitable for a wide variety of age groups and includes styles that range from Baroque to Rock. The authentic recordings allow students to play along with a rock band, jazz trio, orchestra and other combinations. Keyboard harmony is one of the foundation elements of the Achiever Piano Series, and this is what sets it apart from othe... View More...
The Achiever Piano Series is thoroughly rewarding. It is the follow-on course from either the Junior Piano, Primary Piano or Accent Piano Series. This four book program takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. It is suitable for a wide variety of age groups and includes styles that range from Baroque to Rock. The authentic recordings allow students to play along with a rock band, jazz trio, orchestra and other combinations. Keyboard harmony is one of the foundation elements of the Achiever Piano Series, and this is what sets it apart from othe... View More...
The Achiever Piano Series is thoroughly rewarding. It is the follow-on course from either the Junior Piano, Primary Piano or Accent Piano Series. This four book program takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. It is suitable for a wide variety of age groups and includes styles that range from Baroque to Rock. The authentic recordings allow students to play along with a rock band, jazz trio, orchestra and other combinations. Keyboard harmony is one of the foundation elements of the Achiever Piano Series, and this is what sets it apart from othe... View More...
The Achiever Piano Series is thoroughly rewarding. It is the follow-on course from either the Junior Piano, Primary Piano or Accent Piano Series. This four book program takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. It is suitable for a wide variety of age groups and includes styles that range from Baroque to Rock. The authentic recordings allow students to play along with a rock band, jazz trio, orchestra and other combinations. Keyboard harmony is one of the foundation elements of the Achiever Piano Series, and this is what sets it apart from othe... View More...
The Junior Piano Series features the lovable Onkie characters, multiple learning layers and wonderful music. Our holistic course develops a broad range of musical skills that extend well beyond playing the piano or keyboard. Children meet and play their instrument right from the start. They sing along with the music, participate in story telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards ensure that music literacy is developed from day one. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout this series.... View More...
The Junior Piano Series features the lovable Onkie characters, multiple learning layers and wonderful music. Our holistic course develops a broad range of musical skills that extend well beyond playing the piano or keyboard. Children meet and play their instrument right from the start. They sing along with the music, participate in story telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards ensure that music literacy is developed from day one. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout this series.... View More...
The Junior Piano Series features the lovable Onkie characters, multiple learning layers and wonderful music. Our holistic course develops a broad range of musical skills that extend well beyond playing the piano or keyboard. Children meet and play their instrument right from the start. They sing along with the music, participate in story telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards ensure that music literacy is developed from day one. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout this series.... View More...
The Junior Piano Series features the lovable Onkie characters, multiple learning layers and wonderful music. Our holistic course develops a broad range of musical skills that extend well beyond playing the piano or keyboard. Children meet and play their instrument right from the start. They sing along with the music, participate in story telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards ensure that music literacy is developed from day one. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout this series.... View More...
The Primary Piano Series is dynamic, comprehensive and lots of fun. As with the Junior Piano Series, students learn to play hands together from the first lesson. It is suitable for both private and group lessons. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout the series. This results in faster learning and fosters the development of musical intelligence. Students become skilled in reading musical scores, are able to play by ear, transpose pieces into related keys and accomplish other musicianship skills that are rarely explored by other piano methods. This course develops... View More...
The Primary Piano Series is dynamic, comprehensive and lots of fun. As with the Junior Piano Series, students learn to play hands together from the first lesson. It is suitable for both private and group lessons. Encore's unique whole-pattern methodology is utilised throughout the series. This results in faster learning and fosters the development of musical intelligence. Students become skilled in reading musical scores, are able to play by ear, transpose pieces into related keys and accomplish other musicianship skills that are rarely explored by other piano methods. This course develops... View More...
Children instantly connect with Theory Wiz. This three book series presents all the essential theory concepts in an easy to follow format that is fresh and vibrant. Theory Wiz has been specifically developed to foster self-learning. Students are able to navigate through this series via classroom or studio tuition. Many students successfully complete Theory Wiz with minimal help from their teacher. One of the aims of Theory Wiz is to attract students through its engaging format, fun characters and minimal use of language. Information is set out clearly and concisely so that the subject mate... View More...
Thirty Years of Anger is an uncompromising story of one man's journey through the Australian underground hardcore punk and extreme metal scenes. Beginning in 80's Brisbane in the oppressive police state of Joh Bjelke Petersen where anyone who looks slightly different is hassled to no end and at times detained without reason by the cops. The Treasury Hotel being the focal point of activity where bands played every Friday and Saturday night and battle lines were drawn between Nazi skinheads and the notorious Sick Boys.'Marky Hardcore' as he came to be known fronts his own band Anger In Motion es... View More...
This is the ideal guide for those, perhaps starting out in a band, who need to know quickly and simply how to develop the appropriate styles needed to play lead guitar in a rock band. Starting with invaluable information on the background, sounds and guitars of rock, the reader is then provided with description and instruction on the various guitar techniques that can be used. The main section of the book contains useful descriptions and notation samples of the various main rock genres such as soft, alternative, progressive, hard, punk...With helpful pictures, clear accessible text and a pract... View More...
How could a building-just bricks, timber and plaster-generate such extreme feelings of passion in a community? Why was this building the focal point of entertainment in the city for decades? Find that out and more in this new detailed history of Brisbane's Regent Theatre, the largest and most ornate theatre and picture palace built in the city of Brisbane, Queensland. The story of the Regent from its conception in 1927 to its partial demolition in 1978 and rebirth in 1980 to its closure in 2010 is one that until now has never been told. With chapters on the design, operation and the persona... View More...
Everything you need to start drawing manga! In the jam-packed pages of Manga Crash Course, popular YouTube artist Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic shares with you all the techniques you need to create not just manga figures and faces, but full characters and scenes. After learning the basics for drawing and coloring eyes, hands, feet and other body parts, you'll move on to facial expressions, hair and clothes--the things that will make your characters stand out from the rest. Then, you'll put what you learned to the test as you play the Character Idea Game. Roll the dice to create wacky character co... View More...
This comprehensive book contains everything the budding magician needs to put on a dazzling show at home. Expert guidance from a professional magician reveals how to perform more than 200 illusions, ranging from party tricks, close-up magic and stage magic to confounding puzzles and awe-inspiring stunts. It reveals how you can make a coin vanish, have x-ray vision, read an audience member's mind and cut a volunteer in two. Whatever your previous experience and skill level, this exciting and inspiring book will enable you to confound and impress friends and family, providing hours of enjoyment ... View More...
