WRITING VIDEO AND ROLE PLAY GAMES NEW Players think they're in control, but every memorable game has a writer behind the scenes - a writer who knows how to balance player freedom with strong storytelling. In this class you'll understand how to achieve that. Learn practical techniques for creating branching plots, believable characters, immersive worlds, engaging quests, and memorable NPCs so players will want to keep playing your game. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67616 Sat., 10am 17 October, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE DIALOGUE Talking is easy; writing about talking is not. Learn effective techniques to make your characters moan, hiss, chuckle, weep, squeak, yell and ululate in an interesting, believable manner. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67623 Sat., 10am 26 September, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE EXPERT EDITING Lack of editing is a major reason publishers reject manuscripts. Learn how to effectively and efficiently edit your own writing, and provide constructive feedback to others. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67633 Sat., 10am 7 November, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY Write your life story using themes, style, point of view, settings and characterisation. Structure your writing to make it sound interesting to a reader, publisher and an agent. Martina Taeker BA(Hons) Dip.Ed. M.Spec.Ed. 67665A Sat., 10am 28 November, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE MUSIC GUITAR 3 advanced rhythm-guitar techniques and chords (with examples from classic pop and rock songs). How to play barre-chords and guitar theory will also be covered so you can play the artists, styles and songs of your choice. Leigh Fopp 66512A Sat., 9am 10 October, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $154, disc. $139, conc. $136 WEA CENTRE GUITAR 4 This course builds on the concepts covered in Guitar 2. You will learn This course builds on the concepts covered in Guitar 3 and a competent knowledge of those concepts is assumed. You will learn advanced rhythm-guitar techniques including Barre-chords, rock- chords, power-chords and fingerpicking (with examples from classic pop and rock songs). Guitar theory will also be covered. Leigh Fopp 66513 Sat., 9am 14 November, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $154, disc. $139, conc. $136 WEA CENTRE
VIOLIN 3 For those who have completed WEA Violin Continued (now called Violin 2) or with at least one year of violin playing experience, and up to the end of the violin tutor book All For Strings Book 1 (or equivalent). BYO Violin and text book. Info on receipt. Verity Addams BMus.,DipEd. 66547A Wed., 5.30pm 14 October, 8 wks x 1 hr FEE: $147, disc. $133, conc. $130 WEA CENTRE UKULELE BASICS - LEVEL 1 Learn the five most common chords played on the ukulele (C, Am, F, G, G7) and just three strumming patterns for beginners. The place to start if you have never played ukulele before. BYO Ukulele. Beginners Ukulele Book by Cal Williams Jr can be purchased from tutor ($25). Todd Monaghan JHUI(tcp). Dip. Sound Prod. 66549C Sat., 3pm 14 November, 4 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $147, disc. $133, conc. $130 WEA CENTRE UKULELE BASICS - LEVEL 2 This course is designed to reinforce the chords and strumming patterns you've already learnt, introducing you to the next most useful chords: C7,D,Dm,Em and B-flat. You’ll also revise different strumming patterns such as the island/ calypso strum, reggae etc. Essential to those who have completed Uke Basics Level 1, looking to take their ukulele playing to the next level. Todd Monaghan JHUI(tcp). Dip. Sound Prod. 66555A Sat., 3pm 10 October, 4 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $147, disc. $133, conc. $130 WEA CENTRE UKULELE: CHORD TWINS AND MORE For those who have completed the Ukulele Basics courses, or who have been exploring online tutorials at their own pace for a few months, and players who are strumming in a group. You will be taught 1, 2 and 3 finger chords, common strumming patterns, tuning, how to read song sheets and chord diagrams, and how to have fun with the 'jumping flea.' BYO Ukulele. Check receipt for more details. Christopher Waite 66550 Thu.,3:00pm 15 October, 6 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE START PLAYING KEYBOARD The ideal way to start playing music. This beginners’ course will have you playing familiar songs in just two lessons. Instruction is clear and allows you to progress at your own pace. BYO keyboard
FOLK AND BLUES GUITAR Do you have an acoustic guitar and know basic chords? Do you love Folk & Blues music? Over 6 weeks, learn some of the tricks of the trade, some standard folk & blues tunes, improve your picking techniques and gain a better overall understanding of your guitar. Also covers alternative tunings and slide guitar. Reading music is not necessary for this course. John Hastwell 66515B Mon., 8pm 12 October, 6 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE BASIC BLUES HARMONICA No music reading skills required. Styles include blues, rock, traditional and country. Harmonicas (only played in the key of C) up to $90 (approx.) to be purchased. If you have a harmonica contact the tutor to check suitability. John Hastwell 66521C Mon., 5.45pm 12 October, 6 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE
PIANO FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS Learn to play the piano and sight read music. Access to a piano or keyboard between lessons is essential. Only one piano in class. Book $40 from tutor. Emilio Pieroni 66524C Wed., 5.45pm 14 October, 8 wks x 1.5 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE SAXOPHONE 1 A grounding in the basics of this popular instrument for beginners through to people with some experience. BYO or hire an alto or tenor saxophone with spare reeds. John Mabarrack MA Music 66526A Sat., 12.30pm 31 October, 6 wks x 2 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE SINGING FOR BEGINNERS An 8-week course of basic singing technique and voice physiology to help a beginner take care of their voice, to find and begin to develop their voice's range and potential, the basics of tone and singing styles, unlocking high notes and solving common vocal "problems". Lyndon Piddington BMus(Hons) DipEd 66531F Tue., 6pm 13 October, 8 wks x 1.5 hrs 66531G Fri., 10.30am 16 October, 8 wks x 1.5 hrs FEE: $179, disc. $162, conc. $158 WEA CENTRE
plus text approximately $25. Peter Morey CertComMus(Perf)
66554A Wed., 6pm 14 October, 6 wks x 1.5 hrs FEE: $154, disc. $140, conc. $136 WEA CENTRE
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