Overcoming Stage Fright You might not believe it, but when I was in senior high school I had huge stage fright when it came to playing the piano by myself (i...

Learn how to advance your live gig with your venue or promoter like a pro with Pearl Davies.

Our next NMA Online competition is a doozey! We're giving you until May 24 to submit your best album cover reproduction. TO ENTER: Using ONLY items in your h...

Hey Rockstars - so let's talk about your EPK. The Term EPK is short for Electronic Press Kit. EPK's are used in business but are also for artists and musicia...

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The whole world has changed in just a few months and so has the way we entertain. During the global COVID19 pandemic artists the world over have come to be c...

Whether we like it or not, most of us are suddenly having to adapt to doing all the things we are used to doing face to face using online platforms. Going fr...

In an effort to assist our NMA Online Students for their up and coming songwriting challenge we want to arm you with some great resources, hints and tips. Ha...

Hey Fam! So last week's Dress up time with NMA Online was such a hit we're going to keep on keeping on with all the fun. Our songwriters challenge over the n...

Hey there Rock Stars guess what! We are stoked to be running our very own DIY Dress Up competition for our NMA Online lessons next week between Monday March ...

Learn what a stage plot is and why you need them in the Music Industry.

A note before you begin - this is written from my perspective and research as a voice and piano teacher. While it primarily addresses singing practice, these...

After more than a decade of increasing sales, vinyl’s comeback is no longer a quirky, look-at-those-hipsters novelty. Instead, the bustling ecosystem of turn...

What is the Secret to learning an instrument fast and correctly? Is there a secret besides hours of practice? Is there a secret method .....

What is the best first instrument to learn when starting a musical instrument.

When endeavouring to start something new, being inspired and motivated are essential factors to ensure success and progress. For music, connecting with your ...

So songwriting, it can be quite the daunting thing. Often you don’t know where to start well, I’m here to give you step by step instructions to writing the s...

Viva voce’s are often overlooked when it comes to HSC music electives, purely because many students aren’t familiar with what exactly a viva voce is or the n...

Still torn if you’re getting to get those music lessons in Newcastle or not? We get you, we understand that you need to think about it. Just like choosing yo...

Maybe you are still on the point of hesitation but still wondering about the reasons why you should get lessons – that perhaps made you land on this article....