Sunshine Coast Grammar School is currently seeking experienced Instrumental Music Specialists to join our team of tutors. Situated in the heart of Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a leading independent, Christian co-educational school providing outstanding contemporary education from Prep to Year 12. Our vibrant music program is an important part of school life, and we are committed...
AUSTA NSW STRING ENSEMBLE READING DAY 2026
Sunshine Coast Grammar School is hiring Casual/Vacation The position is on payroll 3 hours per week for immersion and an ensemble, and then there are around 15 private students needing lessons as well, all 30 mins each. In total, around 1.5-2 days, with the private teaching days being flexible. Lower Strings (Cello, Double Bass): We have a vacancy for a Lower Strings Specialist...
As part of our AUSTA Birthday celebrations, we’re excited to launch the AUSTA Birthday Video Challenge – a fun, creative way for string players across Australia to share their music and connect with our vibrant national community of string educators and performers.
This challenge invites players of all levels to record a short performance...
In celebration of 50 years of the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA), the AUSTA Q committee and six of Queensland’s most esteemed composers have come together to create a truly special gift for our members — a collection of new works titled Quintessentially Queensland.
This commemorative project honours AUSTA’s half-century...
Customizing exercises on MusicTheory.net is an excellent way to tailor practice sessions to specific learning goals, whether you're a student honing your skills or a teacher crafting targeted assignments. The Exercise Customizer tool allows you to create permanent links to personalized exercises, which can be particularly beneficial for reinforcing concepts in a focused manner.
The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Strings Association Limited (AUSTA) will be held on Wednesday November 19 at 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held online via Google Meet on Wednesday November 19 at 8:00 pm AEDT. Members who would like to participate should contact Cara (AUSTA National...
As the school year draws to a close, daily routines, tests, and rehearsals for upcoming concerts will no doubt take up the majority of our time and thoughts. It’s easy to get caught up in the minutiae of everything, so I’d like to present a few thoughts on finding the emotional connection with music—and remembering why we love what...
At the recent AUSTA National Conference, I had the pleasure of sharing a presentation that explored the many insights I’ve gathered over the years on the art and technique of bowing. Throughout my journey as a violinist and violist, I’ve been fortunate to learn from inspiring mentors such as Kato Havas, Shinichi Suzuki, Fintan Murphy, Janet Mason—who...
If you haven’t yet discovered the brilliance of Angela Harman’s work, you’re in for a treat. Angela is widely known for her innovative, classroom-tested strategies that make string teaching more engaging, effective, and joyful. In today’s post, she dives into one of the most vital—and sometimes overlooked—skills for young musicians: note reading. With her signature blend of practicality...
Welcome to The Soundboard, AUSTA’s new blog dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas that shape our national strings community. In this first edition, we begin by looking back, playing forward—honouring our past as we move confidently into the future.
We’re proud to feature “Living Treasure: Elizabeth Morgan...
Inspiration. Ideas. Community.Welcome to the AUSTA Blog—a space for Australian string teachers, performers, students, and makers to connect, share, and grow together. Here you'll find teaching tips, interviews with inspiring musicians, reflections from classrooms and studios, introductions to new music and resources, and stories from across our vibrant national community. Whether you’re just starting your journey or have decades of...
Technology in Instrumental Teaching In the evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning experiences. This presentation explores the innovative use of various applications in the instrumental music classroom, demonstrating how these digital tools can transform traditional...
Whether you are new to music teaching or an established teacher, discover how the AMEB Teaching Syllabuses can help you enhance your studio teaching practice based on the latest research in music...
We all know the phrase ‘technical work’ can make even the most committed students groan. But what if we, as educators, can reframe technical work as a series of achievable milestones they can work towards in...