APRIL 2014 INDUSTRY FEATURE (Fun Key Music)
WHAT: Fun-Key music run singing and performance classes for primary school aged children, as well as private piano, singing and guitar lessons for all ages.
WHERE: Shop 2/1 Heversham Drive, on the corner of Hartnett Drive in Seaford. Easy parking is on offer out the front.
WHEN: Open 9:30am – 7:30 pm, from Monday to Thursday, and 9:30am – 5:00pm on Fridays.
WHO: Alana Wilkinson (Private and group singing teacher, as well as songwriting workshop instructor): Alana is an accomplished singer/songwriter, who performs regularly around Melbourne.
Guylaine Acker (Private and group singing teacher): Guylaine has been a professional singer for many years, teaching Fun-Key Music in primary schools as well as at the Seaford studio.
Cooper (Piano and guitar teacher): Cooper is a drummer, guitarist and pianist who writes, records and performs his own material.
Jenny Wilkinson (Private singing teacher): Jenny has been performing professionally for many years in a variety of styles and formats, from cabaret to original rock and roll and children’s music.
THE ‘PHILOSOPHY’: The philosophy at Fun-Key music is to combine theory with lots of fun activities, like drama and dance, and focus on songs relevant to the learner. All the teachers are performers in their own right, with their valuable experiences always passed on to students in the classes.
FOR THE SONGWRITERS: At the moment, Fun-Key run songwriting workshops, giving you the opportunity to share lots of great tips and ideas in a fun, non-threatening environment.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE: Those dedicated to improving vocal performance alongside their lessons will understand the importance of practice. Fun-Key offer a great resource in their Vocal Exercises Book & CD, with practical examples and clear instructions you can follow along with at home.
DO YOU RUN EVENTS? For those looking to get up on stage, Fun-Key Music stage two concerts a year and also offer other opportunities to perform, locally. Students, along with the winners of The Voice of Frankston 2013, have performed at the Frankston Waterfront Festival, as well as the Teddy Bear’s Picnic so far over the last 12 months.
KEEP YOUR EYE OUT FOR: Fun-Key Music were proud to be the host of The Voice of Frankston in 2013, providing many opportunities tor the talented performers from the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area. The winners have gone on to record their own CD, work live at many events and are really pushing forward with their careers. This competition will be held again in 2014, so stay tuned for the audition dates.
MISSION STATEMENT: “At Fun-Key Music, our intention is serious but our application is FUN!”
IN A NUTSHELL: Not only are they dedicated to nurturing young upcoming talent, but Fun-Key Music also aim to provide a forum for students who just want to have fun. There are no auditions and often students use the classes to increase their confidence and social skills, just having fun with their friends. If you want to ease your way into singing why not try the group classes for all ages, with Fun-Key teaching people as young as 4yrs old, up to 80yrs old. Age is no barrier so give them a call now for a free trial session of the class of your choice.
Fun Key Music is located at Shop 2/1 Heversham Drive, Seaford. For all the details and to book a lesson, phone 9786 3104 or email funkeymusic@optusnet.com.au. More info at www.funkeymusic.com.au