Artists
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Check out issue 35 of Guitarist Australia for a chance to win entry to AIMS plus one of 20 front row seats at the Robben Ford masterclass followed by a 15 minute special meet and greet immediately the workshop is over. Mag on sale 25 August in all good newsagents! |
 Bruce KulickMost know him from KISS (1984-1996) where his influence on the sound is seminal to the band’s massive success, but Bruce Kulick’s career is way broader. It’s his guitar you heard on tour with Meat Loaf and Bat out of Hell. Currently he’s with Grand Funk Railroad and a solo artist. His workshop will cover just about everything you want to know about rockin’ guitar. Saturday. Noon. Workshop. Sunday. 4pm. Workshop (repeat) |
 Redd VolkaertRedd Volkaert’s resumé is seriously impressive. Who in the pantheon of country royalty hasn’t he played with? That includes fronting the superstar hillbilly band the Twangbangers with Bill Kirchen and Dallas Wayne, lead guitar duties for Merle Haggard, Lucky Tomblin, Heybale and Brad Paisley. He won a Grammy in 2009 for best country instrumental performance and was a Grammy nominee in 2003. His stupendous technique will teach your average rock god a thing or two. Sunday. Noon. Workshop. |
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His workshop will include some performance time. Saturday. 11.45am. Workshop and performance. |
 Grant CollinsAustralia’s own, Grant Collins is a sensational drummer. Innovative and revolutionary, he’s also got a great sense of humour and is the consummate coach. He’s running a workshop for experienced drummers. Saturday. 11am. Workshop. Sunday. 11am. Repeat workshop |
 André Cato and friendsMelbourne DJ performer André Cato is running a series of Get into DJ for novices and those who have only recently begun. He’s invited a number of special guests to assist. Saturday from 2.15pm. Four sessions running for 30-45 minutes each. Sessions will repeat on Sunday. |
 Australian Musician meets...Greg Phillips, editor of Australian Musician, hosts a series of sessions with popular artists. Expect a three or four song semi acoustic showcase, followed by a chat with Greg about their music. Check out the website at www.australianmusician.com.au All day Saturday and Sunday. |
 Christie Eliezer meets ….Australia's music media man gets to have the best fun interviewing a line up of the guitarists and drummers visiting AIMS. Questions from the floor are invited! Drummers: To be advised. Saturday. 3.00pm. Guitarists: Redd Volkaert and Robben Ford are confirmed. More to be added. Sunday. 2.00pm. |
 Bob Spencer invites you to Get on GuitarAlways wanted to pick up a guitar? This is the time to start! Bob Spencer (Skyhooks, The Angels) is running group coaching sessions. At the end of which you’ll be able to play one song, or at least the signature riff. Guitars and all gear provided. Sign up at AIMS. Groups are limited to 20 people per session. Saturday and Sunday. All day in the Goldfish Bowl. Just turn up. |
 Mas Maslen invites you to Get on DrumsRelease your inner Phil Collins and grab some drumsticks for easy coaching session for novices. If you’ve always hankered to take up drums, then this is your chance. Peter ‘Mas” Maslen is running group coaching session. At the end you’ll know your paradiddle from your flam. Drums and sticks provided. Sign up at AIMS. Groups are limited to 6 people per session. Saturday and Sunday. All day in the Goldfish Bowl. Just turn up. |
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 David JonesTo see David Jones in action is to witness a wizard weaving spells, a master at work achieving the seemingly impossible. His arms move in fluid Tai-Chi-like motions, his face is relaxed and transmitting his joy to the audience, and if you closed your eyes, you would swear there were at least 2 drummers on stage. He’s played with just about every Australian jazz great including Don Burrows and James Morrison, as well as John Farnham, Jack Jones, Steve Wonder and Tommy Emmanuel. No wonder he’s a legend. Saturday. 5pm. Workshop. Sunday 1.30pm and 4.45pm with Roger McLachlan in a rhythm session workshop |
 Jaime VenderaVocal coach to the stars, author and sharer of secret singing business, Jaime Vendera is a force to be reckoned with! His speciality is voice strengthening which means how to last through a long set night after night, add power and range, and minimise strain and vocal loss. Part guru, part showman, his sessions are great fun and great value. His books have been read, praised and endorsed by members and singers of bands such as TNT, Nitro, Dream Theater, Journey, Saliva, Three Doors Down, Winger, Evanescence, Dokken, Stryper, Chevelle, Shinedown, Sevendust, Puddle Of Mudd, Godhead, The Rasmus, Machina, Avalon, Theory of a Deadman, Kill Hannah, RA, Steroemud, The Dreaming, Future Leaders of the World and many more. He has also worked with and given tips to many of these artists. Saturday. 4.00pm. Suite 2, Level 5 Sunday. 2.00pm. Suite 2, Level 5 |
 Joe CreightonBass player, singer, songwriter and composer, Joe Creighton is a musician par excellence. He’s played on tour, in bands and in the studio with a pantheon of names including Joe Camilleri’s Black Sorrows, John Farnham, Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newton John, Sir George Martin, Boz Scaggs , Lee Kernaghan, even the legendary Ray Charles. Saturday at Noon and repeated at 3.00pm. Bass and rhythm clinic, accompanied by Tony Floyd and Claude Carranza. |
 Roger McLachlanBass player in the original line up of the Little River Band, then onto Stars, Pyramid, international touring with Cliff Richard, recording with John Farnham, Tina Arena, Kate Ceberano and Lionel Ritchie, a trillion movie soundtracks including Croc Dundee and The Man from Snowy River … the list is massive. Seriously massive. Sunday 1.30pm and 4.45pm with David Jones in a rhythm session workshop |
 Ben LastBenjamin Last has been a music producer for 16 years and is also a private home studio teacher, configuration problem fixer and equipment consultant. Two sessions are on offer themed: demystifying the home recording and music creation process: do one, do both! Saturday 10.30am and Sunday 11.45am. Session one: Home recording equipment, what’s needed and why: the essential equipment required to record and create music on your home computer. Saturday 4.30pm and Sunday 3.00pm. Session two: Music creation software, how it works and how to use it: an overview of how music software works with the above hardware. |
 Art PhillipsTwo-time EMMY winning screen composer and APRA award winner, Art Phillips is one of Australia’s hardest working screen composers, with a roster of movies and TV programs to his name. Art’s career began in LA as session guitarist, composer and orchestrator for Barry Manilow, Minnie Rippertson, Demis Roussos, Smokey Robinson and many, many more. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to sit at the feet of a master. Sunday at Noon. Workshop about composing for TV, movies and games. |
 Jeremy PrenticeEver felt the urge to get into the cool African jibe? Here’s your chance! This is a fun ’everyone join in’ sort of session where you’ll get to tune into the traditional West African groove on a djembe … simple beats, layering, polyrhythms, accentuation and counterpoint ….. master the basics and have a great time doing it! No experience necessary, but a bit of experience means you’ll get more out of it. Saturday. 1pm. Workshop. |
 Mike JacksonLearn the play the ukulele in 20 minutes. Guaranteed. That’s Mike Jackson’s promise, so drop in any time on Sunday from 2.30pm until 5pm and take him up on it! Uke is one of the most popular instruments in Australia. Fun, easy to learn and you can take it anywhere! Sunday. 2.30pm to 4.15pm in rolling 20 minute sessions. |
 Stefan CassomenosThe brass fanfare that opens AIMS is the world premier from Melbourne composer Stefan Cassomenos. Pianist, composer and member of the Yarra Trio, Stefan is carving an impressive international career as performer and creator. The fanfare will be performed by delegates at the Melbourne International Festival of Brass. All brass musicians are welcome to participate. Brass fanfare world premier. More information in early September. |
 Tony FloydTony Floyd has kept the beats for a diverse range of artists from Men at Work to Deborah Conway, and Things of stone and Wood, Hot House Flowers, Midnight Oil, Vince Jones and the Black Sorrows. He combines a busy playing schedule with teaching at the VCA and Monash University. Saturday at Noon and repeated at 3.00pm. Bass and rhythm clinic, accompanied by Joe Creighton and Claude Carranza. |
 Claude CarranzaSaturday at Noon and repeated at 3.00pm. Bass and rhythm clinic, accompanied by Joe Creighton and Tony Floyd. |
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One of the busiest working guitarists in Australia shares valuable knowledge built up over 25 years of gigging with touring bands, television show bands and in the pit for musical theatre. Sunday at 10.30am. Workshop |
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