Rory Quirk

16/10/2024

"Unlocking Schoenberg's Secrets" has experienced a 'soft-launch' while we await online presence proper. Anyone interested in acquiring a physical copy please email me at [email protected]

01/11/2022

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30/10/2022

We did it! It's official - thanks to the generous support of our 40-odd backers, we have raised our target amount for the self-publication of 'Schoenberg's Secrets' (via Kickstarter), and the campaign is now formally closed. A huge thank you to all who participated over the past 30 days - I look forward to sharing the results of this funding with you all once the typesetting/copy-editing, etc. of the book has been finalized. If you missed out on securing a copy, you can head over to my Patreon page to pledge and leave your details there (https://www.patreon.com/roryquirkmusic). Thanks everyone!

19/10/2022

So far, we have raised almost $3,000 towards our crowdfunding total! Only 9 days left to reach our goal successfully - if you want to consider becoming a backer, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schoenbergssecrets/schoenbergs-secrets-be-a-musical-genius-by-rory-quirk Make your pledges soon - campaign closes on 28th October!

08/10/2022

Musical examples!

Sketching root progressions is simple, fun ...and instructive!Don't own 'Theory of Harmony'? https://www.amazon.com.au/Theory-Harmony-Arnold-Schoenberg/dp/05...

08/10/2022

New video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ClM0F9uuw

Don't own 'Theory of Harmony'? https://www.amazon.com.au/Theory-Harmony-Arnold-Schoenberg/dp/0520266080Haven't ordered 'Schoenberg's Secrets'? https://www.ki...

28/09/2022

My new book, 'Schoenberg's Secrets', is available now on KICKSTARTER for pre-order: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/schoenbergssecrets/schoenbergs-secrets-be-a-musical-genius-by-rory-quirk Become a backer today (30 day limit - expires 28/10/2022)!

A musical textbook/reference manual for university level or self-study. I am raising funds to have this book self-published.

28/09/2022

See my new website: www.roryquirkmusic.com

02/11/2021

Hear "Incorrect" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCT8ZutnXQA Also available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, etc (from the EP '5 Minutes for Solo Piano).

Phil Cullen told me I wasn't allowed to visit him again until I'd written 5 pieces for piano. This piece is the second one from that set, called "Incorrect"....

02/12/2018

Breaking news! My first piano teacher, Irina Klamka, has opened her own Music School in the centre of Sydney - Central Music School:
http://centralmusicschool.com.au/
Read the testimonial below (and others) for one student's reflections on their learning experience under her guidance :)

A highly qualified and accomplished Musician, Accompanist, Lecturer and Piano Teacher, Irina Klamka has had more than twenty-five years of professional experience.

29/05/2017

There is a real hive of activity amongst students this year - everyone busily practising away at home, lots of noticeable learning going on, eager individuals practically busting their way in to lessons to get to instruments... this is my kind of work environment! :-) Go students of 2017! :-)

13/07/2016

And just like that, Term 3, 2016 is upon us! A big congratulations to all of my students, whose progress and determination so far this year have been nothing short of inspiring! Well done, everyone!