There is so much anticipation when a student opens an instrument case for the first time. As teachers we open up their minds to a whole new world of musical and technical discovery while learning a woodwind instrument. This session will explore teaching approaches that have been successful for those in their first year of learning and is a chance for you to discover some new strategies or refine some of the tried and true winners.
Shannon Ebeling is a knowledgeable and passionate presenter who shares his enthusiasm for quality music education. He graduated with the Masters of Music (Performance) from the University of Melbourne after completing the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching degrees with first class honours.
Shannon is a saxophone specialist, VCE examiner, woodwind doubler as well as an experienced consultant for school music programs. Shannon has taught musicians for over 20 years from Year 2 to the Post-Graduate level at University, Government, Catholic and Independent schools. He is the musical director of the Geelong Concert Band, Head of Woodwind at The Geelong College and can be found most weekends jogging along the Barwon River.