IAA will be unveiling it's new website later this month. Watch this space!

IAA welcomes back all its students for 2010 and hopes that everyone has had a good break!

This year promises to be our most exciting year and we hope to continue nurturing great Australian talent so that they can become the 'complete artist'.

For new students interested in joining the IAA family, we offer a free consultation so that you can experience what IAA has to offer. 

For all inquiries, please contact IAA on 9486 0009 or email us at info@internationalartistacademy.com

We are nearing the end of October and there is much to report on the IAA front.

NEW STUDIOS

Our new studio in Fitzroy is now complete! With three new studios and improved facilities, we hope to continue building the quality of the IAA experience.

END OF YEAR CONCERT

It's time again for our end of year concert! Catch some of Melbourne's best up-and-coming talent at Spenser's Live on December 6th. More details to come soon so watch this space!

Want to write your own songs and be the complete performer?

Want to know what makes a good song structure?

How important is stage presence?

Want good foundations to good techniques?

Led by Gold-record songwriter, and Australian Idol 2008 Finalist - Thanh Bui along with one of Australia's top concert pianists Van-Anh Nguyen, this exclusive one-day singing and song-writing course will cover aspects vocal techniques, Speech-Level-Singing, improvisation, microphone techniques, stage movement, intention, song-writing structures, chord progressions.
Whether you're wanting to audition for the next musical or Idol, consolidate on your song-writing skills, preparing for Senior Music @ school or just curious, this is for YOU!
Complete with worksheets, writing your own song and a performance at the end of the day, this one off opportunity is not to be missed.

9:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-12:00 Session 1: Vocal Workshop
Covering vocal health, speech-level-singing, breathing, foundations to good technique, vocal exercises and improvisation
12:00-12:15 Tea break
12:15-2:00 Session 2: Performance Techniques
Covering microphone techniques, movement, understanding the song you're singing (intention). Technique Performance craft = Great performance!
2:00-2:45 Lunch
2:45-3:45 Session 3: Song Structure
Covering structure, what makes a good song, analysis of 3 chart-topping songs, chord progressions and improvisation
3:45-4:00 Tea break
4:00-5:30 Session 4: Song-writing
Having foundations from session 3, groups will write their own song followed by a performance. The top 2 groups will enter a song ‘write-off'. Winners will receive special vocal and song-writing sessions.
Worksheets are included for all participants.

FEE: $90.00

LOCATION: Held @ IAA Brunswick St Studio, Fitzroy, VIC
STRICTLY LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS

Full payments of $90.00 AUD must be received by August 10th to secure a position in the course.

Direct Deposits:
Account name: TB MUSIC
Account number: 1024-3135
BSB: 063-217

The International Artist Academy and Vivo Music School have officially combined forces for Term 3, 2009.

"It's very exciting to collaborate with Vivo because from a classical perspective, Vivo has some of the best teachers in Sydney. With renowned concert pianist, Van-Anh Nguyen, as Vivo Artistic Director, we want to provide students with the best of both the classical and pop worlds. What we hope to bring in with IAA is a contemporary vision of creating a complete artist in regards to being a fantastic singer, song-writer and can play an instrument", says IAA Founder and Director, Thanh Bui.

IAA trained teachers use world renowned techniques and the highest level of music teaching in voice and song-writing. With all teachers at the academy being current performing artists and song-writers, students are given the experience of not only a vocal coach but a song-writer and performer. This enables teachers to help students understand what the industry is like, and what to expect when they make it.

The studio is situated at 16 York Rd. Kellyville, 2155.

Working from our studio in Footscray and Fitzroy you will need to be a current and experienced performer with an excellent vocal, have strong piano skills with an ability to improvise and ear-play, have strong music theory knowledge, have the ability to song-write, is familiar with Speech-Level Singing, and has had more than 2 years teaching experience.

Further to the aforementioned skills, you will also need to be a strong communicator, team-player and deeply passionate about sharing your knowledge to people of all ages and levels.

-- A fun and rewarding environment
-- High remuneration for the right person
-- Regular training
-- Opportunity for future management role
-- Opportunity for tap into IAA's local and international networks

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, please email your CV and photo to:

info@internationalartistacademy.com

Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews.

May and June has seen some exciting developments for IAA students. Students Sam Gaskin and Kate Lister have landed major roles in upcoming productions - Sam has been chosen as a lead for the nationwide production of THE JUNGLE BOOK, whilst Kate has score the lead role of 'Sandy' in GREASE.

We also welcome our new in-house producer and guitar teacher in Jason Leow to the IAA team - Jason owns 'December Switch Productions' and he brings many years of song-writing and production to all IAA students. Having strong networks both locally and internationally, Jason is passionate about assisting young song-writers taking their music to a wide audience.

IAA has continued its strong support of Highpoint Star Search Competition by being a major sponsor for the event. Further to this, we would love to invite everyone to our next showcase this coming Saturday:

IAA Student Showcase

Studio 10 236-248 Brunswick St. Fitzroy 

Cost: $10 includes entry and drinks

With an array of fantastic up-and-coming talent, it promises to be a great night of live music.

Our mid-year concert will be held early August with more details coming soon!

The team at IAA would like to welcome back everyone to 2009, and even though its only January, the year's already started with a bang!
Check out the news!

1. As part of our Term 1 promotion, we are offering all new students their first-session free! So please call 9486 0009 to book in your free session with one of our world-class teachers!
2. IAA has held showcases at the recent Lunar Festivals in Richmond, Footscray with Sandown coming this week, 7th February! Check out some of the photos of our students and teachers performing!
3. IAA set to open new studio in Sydney (more details soon).
4. IAA set to open new studio in Footscray, Melbourne (more details soon).
The team would like to wish everyone a vibrant, positive and musical 09 and we hope to have the opportunity to work with you more closely this year to assist you in achieving your musical goals.

Much respect,

IAA Team

This Sunday 14th December will be IAA's end of year concert celebration! Featuring some of the best up-and-coming talent, it will be a night to remember! We will have Thanh Bui performing with his band, as well as special guest Mike Snell direct from the hit musical "Wicked". Tickets on sale at $24 - please call Pim Amonsuthum on 0421 569 520 for more info.

IAA is very proud to be sponsoring Highpoint's Star Search Competition. This is a fantastic competition, now in its 20th Year, that gives up-and-coming talent an opportunity to perform on the same stage as Christina Aquilera, the Veronicas etc Past winners have been No. 1 selling artists Anthony Callea and Vanessa Amorossi - visit www.highpoint.com.au for more information.

IAA director Thanh Bui has been asked to judge the competition, and encourages all to participate.

IAA writers, in conjunction with Yin Yang Productions, is proud to announce its first NO 1 ALBUM in Germany with Popstars group Room 2012 - "Take a minute", written by Thanh Bui and Alf Tuohey, is track 9 - check it out at http://www.room2012.de/! Also, check out the hit group performing the song live - http://www.myvideo.de/watch/3000993!

Congratulations to IAA student Mike Snell who has recently landed strong roles in both The Boy from Oz (starring Hugh Jackman) and Miss Saigon which is currently touring around Australia.

Congratulations to IAA student Alicia Bonnie who has recently qualified for the final of Australia's Got Talent for 2008.

Congratulations to IAA students Crystal Cassas, Skylla Halstead, Jorgette Zairis who recently performed the National Anthem at Vodaphone Arena for the NBL South Melboure Dragons (www.southdragons.com.au)