JAMES BAKER MUSIC
James Baker Music provides high quality music education, focusing on contemporary music and modern methods. When you learn at James Baker Music you are learning from passionate, highly skilled musicians with a love of contemporary music.
- All of our teachers are highly trained and experienced performing musicians
- We understand the skills and theoretical knowledge critical to becoming a working musician in the modern industry
- Each lesson plan is tailored to the individual student
- Our expansive teaching library stocks the latest methods, tabs, music, and theory books
- Our up to date and fully equipped teaching studios cater to in person and online lessons
- We provide a relaxed and supportive learning environment
Lessons are available for ages 8 and up
NICOLA MURDOCH-COOKE: TUTOR
CONTEMPORARY VOCALS, STAGE CRAFT, MUSIC THEORY
Nicola Murdoch-Cooke is a vibrant and experienced contemporary vocalist, with many years in the performance industry. From full-scale theatre productions, small intimate performances, recording sessions, music festivals, and local gigs, Nicola’s vocal experience provides students with an interactive and exciting way to build on basic vocal techniques, stage presence, and confidence.
Nicola is a Wagga local who attended Kooringal High School, participating as a lead vocalist in the KHS funk band, and as a dancer and singer in the yearly school productions put on by the high school.
Following Kooringal High, Nicola attended the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring in contemporary vocals. During her time there, Nicola was provided with the opportunity to work with many accomplished musicians, focusing on music theory and attaining a high level of musicianship and a professional standard of performance.
Nicola works with students in a fun and relaxing way to achieve their personal music goals, and boost their confidence in finding their own voice and how to use it to the best of their ability.
LUKE HOYE: TUTOR
ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC GUITAR
Luke is a well rounded and educated musician with a rich history in live performance.
Having trained in classical guitar from a young age, he found a passion for contemporary music and shows great skill and versatility, having played acoustic and electric guitars in Jazz, Funk, Pop/Rock, Country, Blues Rock and Metal bands
Luke has been playing professionally since the age of 18, and you’ll currently find him playing all your Classic Rock favourites in venues around Wagga and surrounding towns. If you haven’t seen Luke play before, you’re missing out! His passion and love for music is evident in his stagecraft.
Through teaching, Luke share’s his passion and knowledge with students to help them find their own joy in music, whilst building a solid foundation in technical and theoretical skills.
Luke teaches beginners through to advanced musicians. Some of his specialties include:
Right hand left hand technique
Basic through to advanced chords
Reading chord charts and tabs
Rhythm playing
Lead playing
Scales and Improvisation
Finger Picking
JAMES BAKER: OWNER & TUTOR
CONTEMPORARY PIANO & KEYBOARDS, MUSIC THEORY, MUSIC PRODUCTION
James Baker is an award winning musical director and accomplished contemporary keyboardist. From recording sessions, to live gigs, cabarets, and music theatre, James’ wealth of experience shines through in his playing and his interactions with students.
With a keen understanding of industry required skills, James endeavours to help students understand modern keyboard techniques, functional chord theory, and improvisation to allow them to flourish into the best possible contemporary musicians.
James works with students to bring out their personal musicality. Whilst he works with every student to develop a solid note reading literacy, there is a much heavier focus on musical theory principles – specifically the interaction of melody, harmony, and rhythm. In short, his experience as a jazz pianist places less focus on the “dots on the page”, and more on creating beautiful, soulful music.
STUDIO HOURS, RATES & POLICIES
2021 Lesson Rates:
30 min lesson: $374.40 per 9 week term
60 min lesson: $748.80 per 9 week term
Full term fees are required in advance, and can be made by Visa/Mastercard, Bank Deposit, or Direct Debit.
Studio Hours:
Mon-Fri
3-8pm
Contact:
text: 0400 735 677
email: info@jamesbakermusic.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/jamesbakermusic
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VIDEOS
Perfect
Performed by Nicola Murdoch-Cooke (vocals)
At Last
Performed by teachers James Baker (keys) and Nicola Murdoch-Cooke (vocals)
Thats It, I Quit, I’m Moving On
Performed by Nicola Murdoch Cooke (vocals)
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James Baker Music, 6 Fairview Street, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia