Melodywood
Music

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you—and music is one of the most beautiful ways to learn.”
— B.B. King

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About Melodywood Music

Meet Our Instructor

Chris Schurmann has been a professional musician and music educator for more than 20 years and has performed with some top local and international touring musicians including Keith and Tex (JA) Stranger Cole (JA), Kate Ceberano, Kerri Simpson, Nicky Bomba, and Blue Drag to name a few.

Chris has completed a Bachelor in music performance and a Diploma in education at Monash university and has also completed a certificate 4 in training and assessment. He has been working as a secondary instrumental and classroom music teacher in Victorian Schools and has also taught the certificate 3 in music performance in secondary schools. Chris has passion for instrumental music and understands the importance it has in cultivating the development of the individual in all aspects of their lives.

Our Approach to Lessons

Group & Individual Lessons.

Whether you’d prefer to learn individually or as part of a group, Melodywood has you covered. Sometimes students prefer their learning experience to be individually tailored and sometimes a group dynamic can be inspiring. We have experience and facilities to cater to up to 3 students at one time.

Personalized Learning

Experience personalized lessons designed to enhance your musical skills and creativity. We offers a range of workshops and classes catering to different skill levels, ensuring a holistic learning journey for aspiring musicians.

AMEB & Trinity gradings.

Versatile Workshops

AMEB and

Trinity College London provide comprehensive music examination systems ranging from beginner (Preliminary/Initial) to advanced (Grade 8 and Diplomas) levels, assessing technical work, repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills. At Melodywood, we are able to guide the successful completion of these gradings systems and tailor lessons and skill development to enable students to achieve great results when undertaking gradings.

Musical Progress

Nurture your musical talents and creativity through engaging workshops that encourage self-expression and skill development. Our approach fosters a supportive environment for musicians to flourish and explore their musical potential.

Melodywood believes in the importance of music performance for the development of

the budding musician. Students are encouraged to participate in regular student concerts and soirées in which students have the opportunity to perform.