Bring your instrument and learn an Irish polka! 

Open to violins, mandolins, flutes, tin whistle (instruments in C only) at intermediate or advanced level, with no need for sheet music.

Ernie has taught workshops at major Australian folk festivals such as Port Fairy, Woodford, Maleny, Cygnet, Victor Harbor, Fairbridge, Ceres; also Wellington and Whare Flat NZ. He began his musical career with classical training then immersed himself in Melbourne’s Irish and folk scenes.

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The furulya (Hungarian shepherd's flute) is found all over Hungary and played in a number of different styles. One of those is called Moldvai, and in this style all the furulya tunes are used to accompany dance. 

The Moldvai dances all have very simple steps. They're deliberately easy to do so that everyone in the village can join in. You don't need to have any special dance training or experience to learn these dances, and they're lots of fun to do. Some are circle dances, some are line dances, and some are couple dances. 

In the Moldvai tradition the music and dance always start slowly so everyone can get used to the steps of the dance, and then after a while it gets a little faster, then a little faster again, and so on till it reaches a good brisk tempo. Lots of fun for all.

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If you are looking for some advice about the next steps you can take to make your home more comfortable and cheaper to run, or are planning some renovations, Eco Expert Chat is your opportunity to sit down, one on one with the relevant expert and ask all your questions. Healesville CoRE will have you covered with experts who can answer your questions about:

• solar power, batteries, hot water heat pumps;

• increasing thermal comfort and lowering energy bills;

• environmental considerations when renovating or building;

• redesigning your garden, installing water tanks;

• even purchasing an electric vehicle.

Bookings required

Click the link below to book your spot at this free workshop.

https://www.healesvillecore.org.au/

Rebana (Indonesian frame drums) are simple handheld drums. Some have jingles like a tambourine. They are made and played in various sizes in different parts of Indonesia. What they all have in common is that they're held in one hand and played with the other, using only two or three different tones per drum. 

Each player has a simple part to play, but the music (the magic!) happens when the different parts interlock and amazing drum rhythms and melodies emerge. It's a way of making music that relies on a group of players all listening to and interacting with each other - lots of fun for all! 

Optionally add some simple stepping patterns for an additional challenge.  Rebana is also used as accompaniment for songs.

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Vocalists learn Nigunnim, wordless songs and violinists learn Klezmer music.

Ernie Gruner, who teaches this style of instrumental music, unique to the Askanazi Jewish diaspora in Eastern Europe for centuries, popularized and adapted to big band line ups in New York and eventually incorporated in with jazz and other styles. 

Klezmer/Nigun is for voice and violins only, at intermediate or advanced level.

Ernie introduces participants to the style of Klezmer music - modes, ornaments, rhythms, arranging and he will discuss some history, geography and background to the tunes and contemporary functions.

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Learn the basic steps Flamenco Family-friendly workshop Suitable for all ages & abilities No partner needed Develop your co-ordination Cultivate rhythm
Dance to live music 

The workshop consists of three sections:

• Warm Up – Introduction with Guitar

• Demonstration – Dance show with Live Music

• Have a Go! - learn a short dance routine

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Crafting Your Perfect Instrument

Join us for a 60-minute hands-on workshop exploring the rewarding world of guitar building. Whether you're an aspiring luthier or a guitar enthusiast, this session offers insights and inspiration for creating your own instrument.

Free Event, bookings required

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