LOOKING FOR TOP SINGING TEACHERS!!
The International Artist Academy (IAA) is opening two new Melbourne studios this coming August/September. With Thanh Bui as Artistic Director, IAA is seeking to change the face of music teaching by introducing a more ‘modern' and ‘holistic' approach to music. IAA's motto is to ‘create the complete artist' - singer, instrumentalist, song-writer - because the music industry is one of the toughest industries to break through, we believe that being multi-skilled is the only way to succeed. With links to top music networks both locally and internationally, IAA aims to give its students every possible opportunity to fulfill their musical goals and dreams. Some of IAA's success stories have been Mark Spano (Top 3 Idol 08), Mike Snell of ‘Wicked' fame, hit-songs in US, Europe, Asia ...

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.

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MAY/JUNE UPDATE - SHOWCASE THIS SATURDAY

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!

 

 

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April IAA Update
It's been an amazing year thus far for IAA - since January, we have introduced new teachers on the team in Tammy Ari and Dean Debbatista. IAA students this year have performed at the Finals of the South Melbourne Dragons and various other charity events around Melbourne - students such as Kate Lister have just come back from LA after being chosen to be a part of a US girl-band, with other students being successful in their first-Idol auditions. We will have some special guests popping by in the next little while through our showcases and workshops so watch this space! If you'd like more information on any of our classes, please just contact IAA on 9486 0009.
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Welcome to the year 2009!

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

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IAA END OF YEAR CONCERT

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.

 

 

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Congratulations MARK SPANO
Congratulations to ex-IAA student MARK SPANO for reaching the Final 3 of this year's Australian Idol. No doubt he will be releasing an album early next year, so please support some home-grown talent and buy his record when it comes out!
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THANH BUI back from Idol

 

Wow - it's been a journey for IAA director Thanh Bui! As you may have followed, Thanh made it to the Top 8 of this year's Australian Idol - although disappointed to have ended his run on the show, he is excited about what the future holds and will be releasing an album next year, so WATCH THIS SPACE! In the mean time, check out www.myspace.com/thanhbuimusic to check out his latest news and join his MAILING LIST.

Thanh's success and exposure is incredibly inspiring to all the students at IAA and he continues to work hard in developing young talent and paving the way to success!

 

 

 

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IAA forms alliance with FX Entertainment

IAA is proud to announce its relationship with FX Entertainment, one of Melbourne's premier entertainment agencies (www.fxentertainment.net). Director, Rearna Constantine, is one of the most well-respected entertainment figures in the industry, and we will be working closely to give IAA students the opportunity to perform at various gigs both locally, nationally and internationally.

 

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IAA now in PRAHRAN
IAA has just joined synergies with HELLO MUSIC (www.hellomusic.com.au) - working with its director/entrepreneur Karen Kim, IAA now has an exciting new studio in Prahran, on the fashionable Greville Street. Karen Kim, whose work with music is taking her to the Cannes Film Festival, is on the forefront of talent development amongst young kids!
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IAA works with PAULINI and DEAN GEYER
IAA has been consulting/writing for Idol stars Paulini and Dean Geyer as both head towards new solo releases. Watch this space as IAA works hard to consolidate its strength in the Australian Music Industry, to give its students the opportunity to work with some of the country's most outstanding talent.
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IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, secures NO 1 Japanese Album

IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, has secured its first NO 1 Album in Japan through the band ARASHI. Set to sell platinum, this band continues to be one of Japan's biggest selling acts.

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IAA proudly sponsoring Highpoint's Star Search Competition

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.

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IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, secures NO 1 ALBUM

 

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!

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IAA Student Achievements

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)  

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