Music can change the world because it can change people. -Bono
Music is the strongest form of magic.
Music is the universal language of mankind. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Welcome
Tin Can Music
Greetings from all of us here at Tin Can Music. We are a group of people who are passionate about music. We write and perform, we teach, and we
encourage others to love music as much as we do.
Our music school takes students of all ages and abilities – the youngest was four and the oldest so far was 86 years old. We teach from beginners to advanced students, offering individual and group lessons, ensembles and band training.
Our senior music teacher is Michael Engberg who has years of experience teaching and playing all over the world. He has been teaching here in Hervey Bay for the last five years and we are proud to have him join our team.
Our Teaching tab will show you what’s available and we hope you’ll be joining us soon.
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”
- Victor Hugo -
Who are we?
We are a private music school teaching here in Hervey Bay. We have a local music studio with a welcoming environment for children and families.
Our music co-ordinator and senior teacher is Michael Engberg who’s been teaching at a range of schools in the Bay for the last few years. He has a Masters in Music and has been teaching and performing for over 20 years.
Our team teaches a range of instruments – strings, keyboard, trumpet, saxophone, flute and can also teach singing, music theory, composition and song writing.
Our team has studied learning and teaching techniques relating to both children and adults and they work well with people of all ages and skill levels.
Our teachers are kind and generous and have significant experience working with students with additional needs.
The major aim of our school is to pass on our enjoyment of music and to ensure that learning is fun for everyone involved.
“…But if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! Eventually you’ll get to where you want to be.”
- Eddie Van Halen -
Teaching
Our standard lesson is 30 minutes long and while they are usually weekly,
we can negotiate individual timetables (eg if you only have the kids every second week, or your work means you’re away, or you want a longer time etc) if needed.
We teach all ages from beginners to advanced students.
We can teach you to read music or work with TAB and we can play and teach most forms from Classical to Rock.
We offer lessons in the following areas.
Guitar - classical, electric and bass
Keyboard
Ukelele
Mandolin
Trumpet
Voice (singing)
Clarinet, Saxophone & Flute
Drums
Violin
Music Theory, Song writing & composition
Music of your memories; reimagined
Life is for living, loving, embracing. Sing loud. Dance silly.
Performances - JaM
JaM
Vocal and acoustic instrumental duo
Michael Engberg & Janette Barnes
We find making a connection with the audience incredibly rewarding. Our entertainment style is relaxed and cheerful, with easy listening, familiar tunes which resonate with people. If you are looking for music to take you dancing, enjoying, and remembering, JaM play classics from the 60s 70s 80s 90s, naughties to today, in addition to a classical guitar duet repertoire suitable for background professional function ambiance.
Playing as a duet since 2022; JaM have performed shows including New Year celebrations, birthday parties, support for local shows and small festivals, audiences with particular and additional needs, and themes including 80’s, Irish, shanties and more.
Michael has been performing professionally internationally and in Australia since his teens and can offer an enormous range of styles and instruments. He has worked on pit orchestra performances for shows including Wicked, We will Rock You and Godspell; Big Band shows; with a number of local and international bands, as a duo, and as a solo artist. Music is life for Michael – as he says “asking me to make music is no more than asking me to breathe”
Newer to the local music scene, Janette has been involved in a number of music and dramatic local productions including We Will Rock You and sellout show Dry Rot, she has performed as a soloist, duo, and as part of Papa and the Pigs.
Prices for 2024
Standard lesson is 30 minutes per week, during school terms.
Our prices are (GST inclusive):
We also do gift certificates. single lesson $40, five lessons $180 and ten lessons $365 (GST inc).
Fees can be paid at the beginning of term in full, or fortnightly.
An additional 5% discount will be applied for full payment at the beginning of term.
“People haven’t always been there for me,
but music always has.”
- Taylor Swift -
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