Sydney Guitar School

22/06/2026

Congratulations to Marcus Chun and Aram Tontian from team Sydney, Australia for making it to the semi-finals of Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Youth Competition, Senior Division!

Best wishes to you both 👏👏👏

Congratulations to every competitor who performed today in the 2026 IYC Senior Division!

Eight competitors have advanced to tomorrow morning's semifinal round. Our IYC Senior Division semifinalists are Nikita Merkulov, Marcus Chun, Xuanyi Lu, Micah Montgomery, Aram Tontian, Preston Hong, Alexandru Mihai Dragomirescu, and Campbell Muffly.

The four finalists who advance from the semifinal round will then compete in the IYC Junior & Senior Finals. This event is open to the public and will take place in the King Center Concert Hall at 7:00 p.m. MDT.

For those who are not in Denver, the event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, GFAtv.

Congratulations to these competitors, and best of luck in the next round!

21/06/2026

What a fantastic way to finish the term! 🎸✨

Today was the final session of our Kirribilli Junior Ensemble, and the excitement was contagious as the students prepared a special performance for their parents, showcasing a selection of the repertoire they have been working on throughout the term.

Their enthusiasm, dedication and love of music were on full display, and it was wonderful to see the smiles on their faces as they performed together. We are so proud of their progress and can’t wait to see them take the stage again at our Mid-Year Concert in Kirribilli this July.

Seeing young musicians develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy making music together is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

🎶🎸

16/06/2026

🎶 Music Theory Tuesday - Online at 6pm Every Tuesday During Term 🎶

Did you know that intervals are the building blocks of melody and harmony?

From the opening notes of your favourite song to the rich chords of a classical masterpiece, intervals help us understand how music is constructed and why it sounds the way it does. Learning intervals can improve your ear, strengthen your sight-reading, and make learning new music faster and more intuitive.

Join us online every Tuesday at 6pm during term as we explore music theory in a practical, engaging, and musician-friendly way.

Whether you’re preparing for exams or simply want a deeper understanding of music, Music Theory Tuesday will help you become a more confident and complete musician.

📅 Tuesdays during term
🕕 6:00pm
💻 Online

30/05/2026

Saturday afternoons are all about music, connection, and community at Sydney Guitar School 🎶

Join our Guitar Ensemble in Five Dock from 4–6pm and enjoy the experience of making music together. Ensemble playing helps develop listening skills, rhythm, confidence, musical awareness, and the ability to play closely with others - all while sharing the enjoyment of group performance.

Playing in an ensemble also builds motivation, encourages consistency, and creates lasting friendships through a shared love of music.

Whether you are looking to gain more performance experience or simply enjoy playing with others, ensemble playing is one of the most rewarding parts of learning music.

📍 Five Dock
🕓 Saturdays | 4–6pm

Enquiries welcome.

25/04/2026

Lest We Forget

Honoured to have been part of this year’s Lest We Forget Sunset Tribute - a truly moving and beautiful ANZAC Eve commemoration held at the Sydney Opera House, marking “the going down of the sun” in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed for our nation.

A sincere thank you to Anthony McCarthy and Australian Remembrance Foundation for the kind invitation to be involved in such a special and meaningful tribute alongside Jane Rutter. The Foundation continues to do remarkable work in honouring Australia’s fallen, returned and current servicemen and women through these national commemorative events.

In memory of ’s grandfather, Captain John Noble Shipton, who served with distinction across two world wars, including the Light Horse at Gallipoli.

Family and friends can tune in on Sky News Australia tonight at 8:00pm, or watch anytime via YouTube below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dDEuiE5aa8 photography

25/04/2026

Lest We Forget – Sunset Tribute Concert

A truly beautiful and moving ANZAC commemoration.

It was a great honour to be involved in this special tribute, presented in remembrance of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit of our servicemen and women.

Tune in on Sky News Australia at 8:00pm tonight, or watch anytime via YouTube via the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dDEuiE5aa8

Presented by Australian Remembrance Foundation in association with RSL NSW.

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