Riffpad Academy of Music

08/09/2025

Back in July we had our 90s/2000s themed Workshop Week. One of the last workshops for the week was "DIY 90's Music Videos" where two small groups of students got to get hands on with cameras, lights, and using the space around them to create their own "90s style cover video" 🎸🥁

Only having ONE hour per group to do all of the following was no easy feat for them... but they smashed it!

☑️ Watch highlights of 90s music videos
☑️ Discuss the techniques that might have been involved
☑️ Choose a video style they want to try and replicate
☑️ Choose a song to cover (even if they didn't know how to play it, they had to act it 😅)
☑️ Plan the video / shots
☑️ Shoot the video
☑️ Revisit the footage and discuss if they want to do any retakes before finishing up

Group 1 song is "Heart Shaped Box" by Nirvana
Group 2 song is "Until Eternity" by Blackbriar

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21/08/2025

✨ STUDENT APPRECIATION POST ✨

📸 Brooklan has been with Riffpad for over a year now and has shown incredible development as a drummer. His innate ability on the drums was recognised early on, and combined with the musical concepts he has learned in lessons with his teacher Cody, this young man is truly becoming a MACHINE and we can't wait to see what he does next!!

💬 Drop some love in the comments to cheer him on!

🔗 Want to try music lessons? Book a FREE trial today! — www.riffpad.com.au

19/08/2025

🔥 Our team is ready to grow! 🔥

-- GUITAR TEACHER POSITION AVAILABLE --

This position is perfect for someone who:

✅ Has a passion for music tuition and seeing others succeed
✅ Loves working with both children and adults
✅ Demonstrates solid music theory knowledge
✅ Can improvise and accompany students when necessary
✅ Works effectively on their own and in a group setting
✅ Wants to be part of a fun, dynamic team and truly make a difference within the community

This position would suit a University level student or working professional musician needing some extra income.

Teaching experience is highly beneficial, however, if you feel you meet the other criteria and haven't taught before we encourage you to apply!

Please send your CV or any questions to [email protected]

28/07/2025

18/07/2025

On Wednesday we had a special HSC Information Evening for some of our senior students where they were able to demonstrate some of their pieces and get advice and feedback to help them ace the Music HSC exams. Thanks to everyone who came out!

11/07/2025

✨ STUDENT APPRECIATION POST ✨

📸 When Karen joined us a year ago she mentioned that she didn't expect much and was just doing this for fun... she's since played live to a crowd of over 100+ and come so much further than she thought was possible!

Lapping up everything Riffpad Academy of Music has to offer, Karen shows up to every lesson, every workshop week, every event and always participates in our challenge weeks. Well done! 🤩🥳

💬 Drop some love in the comments to cheer her on!

🔗 Want to try music lessons? Book a FREE trial today! — www.riffpad.com.au

03/07/2025

Our very first Student Album turns 3 today 😍🥳📣

If you haven't heard it yet, we'll post a link to the YouTube and Spotify playlists in the comments 👇👇👇

30/06/2025

We had some internal workshops on last week for our students following the success of our first ✨ JAM NIGHT ✨ last weekend.

Here are some of our favourite snaps of the handful of students who showed up for our 🫶 2000's Themed Photoshoot 👽 on Saturday!

📷 Jake Bugeja

23/06/2025

Our first JAM NIGHT was a lot of fun! A success overall which will lead to many more in the future!

Photo of SOUL VESSEL (Brae, Zane, Bodie and Cooper) performing "For Whom The Bell Tolls" by Metallica - these 13 year olds are killing it!

Thank you to everyone who came, you made it the night it was! :)

22/06/2025

JAM NIGHT IS TONIGHT!!!

🕔 5-8pm
📍 Inflatable World Charmhaven New South Wales
🥁 All ages / All skill levels

$10 entry per person

BYO guitars