GuitarStart in Vermont South, Victoria, Australia | Music school

GuitarStart

Locality: Vermont South, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 412 914 423

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17.01.2022 Only 2 sleeps to go! World Premiere Ukulele Group performance featuring GuitarStart students. It's on this Thursday 15th October 3.00 - 4.00 pm, at the Boroondara 2020 online Gala Concert. There’s no need to book for the free premiere Concert, however you can register for a reminder in your inbox: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/boroondara-seniors-festival Please come along (virtually) and support this wonderful group of dedicated and talented Musicians.

14.01.2022 I am very happy to announce that GuitarStart has been awarded a Business Innovation Grant from local Government - through Whitehorse City Council. This grant will be targeted towards development of a new Website and online platform; and I am looking forward to enlisting the services of a local Business to develop on my behalf. Stay tuned! https://www.wbiz.com.au//whitehorse-recovery-grants-packag

12.01.2022 As we bounce back from the challenging year that was 2020; let's make 2021 a year of joyful Music! Here's a list of our Ukulele Groups planned for this Term: 1. Surrey Hills Neighborhood Centre (Ph 9890 2467) Tuesday Nights a) 5.45 6.45 Beginners; b) 7.00 8.00 Advanced ... Wednesdays c) 11.45 12.45 Fast-trackers d) 1.30 2.30 Intermediate e) 2.45 3.45 Beginners / Mastering the Basics 2. Box Hill Arts Community Arts Centre (Ph 9895 8888) a) Tuesdays 12.15 1.15 Continuing b) Tuesdays 1.30 - 2.30 Beginners / Mastering the Basics 3. Avenue Neighborhood House (Blackburn South Eley Park) (Ph 9808 2000) a) Thursdays 1.30 - 2.30 Advanced b) Thursdays 2.45 - 3.45 Beginners / Mastering the Basics c) Thursdays 4.00 5.00 Intermediate 4. Private tuition also available: (Phone Des 0412 914423, http://www.guitarstart.com.au/ See more

12.01.2022 World Premiere Music Video next week in Boroondara! Featuring GuitarStart students from our Surrey Hills/Boroondara region in an online Gala Concert, Thursday Oct 15th 3.00 - 4.00 pm. We have prepared a Music Video playing & singing one of our uplifting "Quarantune" Songs, for Seniors Week 2020. Event also features Frank Woodley (Lano & Woodley); and Vika & Linda Bull. You can register for a reminder (free) at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/boroondara-seniors-festival. Please support our wonderful Ukulele players and register; tell all your friends too! https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au//add-li/seniors-festival

10.01.2022 Happy 30th Birthday Box Hill Community Arts Centre! The online exhibition commemorating the 30th Anniversary of BHCAC has been officially released. It's now been running 30 years as an active and growing hub for arts and related community groups. We were asked to write a short reflection on our time at BHCAC. Here's mine at https://www.bhcac.com.au/exhibi/des-mahoney-ukulele-tutuor/ # #community #music #artists #arts #film #art

09.01.2022 GuitarStart has now been nominated for the 20th Anniversary Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards 2020/2021. This follows on from the recent "Feelgood in Whitehorse" story Award: Dear Des, Thank You for sharing and creating a positive impact in the community during these uncertain times. Whitehorse Business Group recognises the contribution of your organisation to the community and hence your organisation has been nominated for the 20th Anniversary Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards 2020/2021.

09.01.2022 Here's what Frank Woodley (Lano & Woodley) had to say about our GuitarStart Ukulele Group's recent Boroondara Festival performance: "gorgeous playing .... so uplifting .... a testament to their dedication to keep learning, keep connected to each other & keep the Music alive". You can see what he's talking about in this Music Video (scroll to 37.18) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plKYOh8W2QI&feature=emb_logo Hope you enjoy it too!

08.01.2022 BBC article on Johnny Nash: Reggae singer-songwriter dies aged 80. Our World Premiere Music Video next Thursday (no spoiler!) will be a fitting Tribute to the wonderful Legacy of his Music. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54444297