The Global Art of Mixing

November 25th 2011 saw Thanh Bui (IAA Founding Director, Singer/Songwriter) and The Seen (includes Van-Anh Nguyen on keys – IAA Artistic Director and Piano teacher, Luke Robinson on guitar – IAA guitar teacher and Brendan Clark on Bass – IAA Guitar teacher) perform alongside Aussie hip-hop duo Spit Syndicate, hip-hop artist Israel Cruz and DJ [...]

Teachers hit CD launches and recording studios

IAA prides itself on the fact that all of our teachers on the IAA team are current performers and ‘gigging’ nationally and internationally. Recently, IAA Founding Director Thanh Bui (Singer/Songwriter) released his debut album in Vietnam (sung all in Vietnamese) to much acclaim. He has released his first single and Music Video clip and is [...]

Congratulations…

We’d like to congratulate the students who recently received Distinctions in their respective AMEB examinations. These students include Natalie Sarmiento, Isabella Guarin and Alex Willing from our Sydney IAA School.
Also a huge congratulations to Rachel Costanzo who was recently picked to be part of the Johnny Young Talent Show broadcasting in 2012 as well as [...]

Farewell to 2011

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas with a safe festive season and a wonderful New Year to come.
We look forward to seeing all the old faces and welcome new faces into the IAA community for 2012.
With a passionate team of [...]

IAA presents ‘ORANGE BLOSSOM MUSICFEST 2011′

SYDNEY, 16th AUGUST 2011 – Sunday 18th September 2011 sees the inaugural Orange Blossom Music Festival hit the stage. The concert consisting of established artists as well as up and coming talent from the Hills District, performing in a variety of genres including pop, rock, indie, classical and classical cross-over.
Performers include pop-rock band The Perfect [...]

Melbourne Term 2 Showcase

After a fantastic showcase for Term 1 with many new and old faces, we prepare for our Term 2 showcase with details as followed:
Date: Sunday 26th June 2011
Time: 4pm start (soundcheck will be from 3pm if required)
Venue: Miss Libertines, 34 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tickets: $8/person
Dress: smart, chic, rock-star!
Everyone is welcome so please invite your [...]

Sydney Term 2 Showcase

Hello everyone!
Just to update quickly, our Term 2 showcase for Sydney will be held once again at The Hills Grammar School. The details are as followed:
Date: Monday 20th June
Time: 7:30pm start
Venue: The Hills Grammar School, 43 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst. Please enter through Gate 1 and walk straight down the hill to the Performing Arts Centre.
Dress: [...]

BANDSLAM!

So you’re doing guitar lessons, you’re singing in your room, you’re vamping on the keys. BUT ALL ALONE! Why not come along for BAND-SLAM? Let’s face it! Every artist needs to be working with other musicians, bouncing ideas and what better to be working with others who are learning at IAA?
Led by Peron Lan (Melbourne) [...]

What we got up to over the Summer!

In between Term 4 and Term 1 with 6 weeks break, Christmas and New Years in between, our teachers were involved across Australia and overseas in performances!
IAA Director and Artistic Director, Thanh and Van-Anh went back to Vietnam in January to perform at the Hanoi Opera House and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House for [...]

2011 welcomes new teachers & students!

A warm welcome to 2011! It’s going to be a BIG year and we’re all geared up to make it even more successful than the last! As our community grows, we select another handful of teachers to join IAA in both Sydney and Melbourne.
We would like to welcome the following teachers to our team:
Reigan Derry joins [...]

IAA @ The Hills Grammar School

As of the beginning of 2011, the International Artist Academy are proud to announce that we will be providing our music tuition services during after-school hours at one of Sydney’s elite private schools, The Hills Grammar School.
Providing private one-on-one tuitions in piano, guitar, singing, song-writing, violin (and enquire for other instruments) as well as group music [...]

Merry Christmas from IAA!

Hello everyone!
How fast has Christmas crept up on us! With two very successful showcases (Sydney and Melbourne respectively), we are very proud of the progress by all our students.
A huge thanks to our teachers for all their expertise, hardwork and dedication.
For those who are keen on a good night of live music in Melbourne, please [...]

IAA Sydney NOW OPEN!

Opening up in the Hills District, the International Artist Academy is proud to announce the first Sydney studio. With a team of fun, qualified and experienced teachers, IAA hopes to provide the Hills District with a different flavour to the way music is taught.
Enrol online now or email us at info@internationalartistacademy.com or call us for an [...]

IAA Student Achievements

Congratulations…
…landed strong roles in both The Boy from Oz and Miss Saigon…
…recently qualified for the final of Australia’s Got Talent 2008…
…recently performed the National Anthem at Vodaphone Arena for NBL South Melboure Dragons…

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IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, secures NO 1 ALBUM

IAA writers, in conjunction with Yin Yang Productions, is proud to announce its first NO 1 ALBUM in Germany.

“Take a minute” written by Thanh Bui and Alf Tuohey and performed by with Popstars group Room 2012 is…

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IAA proudly sponsoring Highpoint’s Star Search Competition

IAA is very proud to be sponsoring Highpoint’s Star Search Competition.

…now in its 20th Year… …perform on the same stage as Christina Aquilera, the Veronicas… …Anthony Callea and Vanessa Amorossi…

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IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, secures NO 1 Japanese Album

IAA, with Yin Yang Productions, has secured its first NO 1 Album in Japan through the band ARASHI. Set to sell platinum, this band continues to be one of Japan’s biggest selling acts.

IAA works with PAULINI and DEAN GEYER

IAA has been consulting/writing for Idol stars Paulini and Dean Geyer as both head towards new solo releases. Watch this space as IAA works hard to consolidate its strength in the Australian Music Industry, to give its students the opportunity to work with some of the country’s most outstanding talent.