NOTE: We are almost FULL! We are still accepting registrations from vocalists and instrumentalists but apologise that we have reached the maximum number of bass players and drummers who can participate.
Experience a “day in the life” of being a musician at AIM! Collaborate with other young musos, rehearse, record, and play live. Our industry veteran lecturers and talented alumni will guide you through the day.
This workshop is a part of Make Music Fest, AIM’s future student festival and is ideally suited to Year 11 and 12, recent school leaver or mature age students interested in studying at AIM.
Our Performance Workshop is an introduction to our super fun ensemble classes. They involve students getting together to learn and play songs in a variety of styles – one of the coolest parts of studying at AIM. At Make Music Fest, you’ll join one for the day!
Get ready to:
- Workshop a tune with like-minded musicians
- Record it in our state-of-the-art studios
- Perform it, live on stage!
Whether you’re an aspiring vocalist, instrumentalist or keen to experiment with Afro-Latin sounds, you’ll have a blast. Bring your instrument and be ready for an incredible day of music at AIM.
We have amazing and accomplished AIM graduates to guide you on the day. Dominic Cabusi and Gian Timothy Gho are both gun musicians who’ve done incredible things since graduating from AIM.
During our day of incredible music workshops, you’ll learn, perform, meet other students and experience the amazing vibe at AIM! Check out the schedule for the day here.
About your teachers:
DOMINIC CABUSI:
Dominic Cabusi is a songwriter, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and session musician who has worked extensively across music and film.
After graduating from AIM in 2014, Dominic has established himself as a creative force in the Aussie industry. Beyond his high-profile songwriting gigs, he’s played shows alongside a plethora of artists including Tonight Alive and Mariana’s Trench. He’s worked as a session musician for Sony and Warner Music as well as backing artists like Hayley Warner and Nico & Vins in the live space. Dominic has also produced a myriad of albums and composed two feature film scores. He continues to write original music as well as several film music projects with his musical duo partner Bronte Maree O’Neil.
GIAN TIMOTHY GHO:
Tim has a decade of experience as an in-demand drummer in the studio and on the touring circuit. At AIM, he worked with Sydney drum icons Dave Plenty and Nic Cecire. After graduating, he played in indie rock band Bowling in Japan, recorded an EP and toured widely. A versatile and talented performer, Tim has played with dozens of artists across pop, rock, funk, jazz and world music. Most recently, he recorded and played with acclaimed Indonesian jazz pianist Amanda Suwondo. Tim is also passionate about teaching the next generation of artists as a teacher of various instruments.
NOTE: We are almost FULL! We are still accepting registrations from vocalists and instrumentalists but apologise that we have reached the maximum number of bass players and drummers who can participate.
