Want to play music like a Rock Star or play music for fun at home? Prefer to complete exams in classical, contemporary, rock or jazz? Wendy's Music has programs for all ages, styles and standards.
Wendy’s Music has been operating since the 1980’s and is directed by Wendy Brentnall-Wood B.Mus.ed(melb),A.Mus.A,MIMT an experienced classroom and instrumental teacher.Currently Head office is located in the north eastern suburb of Rosanna, Melbourne Australia. Ph (03)9457 1158.
Wendy’s Music is dedicated to providing quality music programs that are enjoyable and fun yet provide all students with experience in all the necessary musicianship skills to take their music to whatever level or style they wish.
A variety of programs are available to choose from:
Learn to Play or Sing beginners program - Available for juniors or adults, this program teaches all the basics of reading and playing music in simple and easy steps through Wendy's own series of materials. Includes certificate challenges, a rewards program and graduation tests.
Freestyle intermediate and advanced program-available for juniors and adults, this program suits people who need flexibility to pick and choose musical styles and repertoire to suit themselves whilst still having access to graded materials to assist with developing musicianship skills as required.
Exams- for students wanting to achieve national and internationally recognised certificates, exams are available for intermediate and advanced musicians in modern, classical, jazz and rock styles dependant upon the instrument.Theory and Music craft exams also available.
the Little Musos-available for preschool children to introduce them to the joys of all that is music in a fun group class!
the Workshops- a variety of group sessions for juniors and adults where playing together is what it is all about.
Singalongs- are a group session for adults where the joy of singing is expereinced in a relaxed, undemanding environment.
Other Wendy's Music Services include
The Foundation of the Learn to Play or Sing Beginners program
The Wendy’s Music Method is based on Wendy’s experience of 30 years of teaching classroom, instrumental and ensemble music to all ages.
This method aims to give students the ability to Play and Read music efficiently enough to be able to sight read, which enables them to play new pieces without assistance.
This method aims to give students the chance to develop listening skills (or ear training) which are necessary for them to be able to assess their own playing as well as that of others.
This method aims to give students the chance of creating music (or improvising) without waiting until they are advanced players at which time they can become inhibited.
This method aims to give students an understanding of music (or theory) no matter which instrument, including singing, they choose.
This method provides technical exercises that establish posture to ensure students are comfortable and can play with efficient movement.
The program also includes Performance and Ensemble opportunities.
A Rewards program is utilised to encourage and reward students for playing or singing at home regularly.A Graduation system is available to check and reward students for completion of levels.