International Artist Academy

The Global Art of Mixing

thanh.bui — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:16:23 +0000

Thanh Bui & The Seen @ Hennessy Artistry Sydney

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 Sierra Lee at the Hennessy Artistry Event held at HOME Nightclub.

Thanh Bui having been involved with Hennessy Artistry earlier this year in their concert in Hanoi performing alongside Alexandra Burke (UK X-Factor winner) performed with his band, The Seen.

The world famous Hennessy Artistry event made its long awaited debut in Australia for the first time in history.

♪♪♪ Hennessy Artistry – A Spectacular Blend of Music, Culture & Hennessy ♪♪♪

Since 2006, Hennessy V.S.O.P has started to promote the concept of “The Global Art of Mixing” through spectacular and sophisticated experiences in the major cosmopolitan cities of the world – New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Moscow, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Ho Chi Min City and Kuala Lumpur – making it the true pioneer of global music and the Art of Mixing. Hennessy Artistry lively showcases the essence of the brand – “Dare to pursue my dream. This is me.”

Over the years, Hennessy V.S.O.P has worked with a lot of top-notch artistes around the world to create one-of-its-kind Hennessy Artistry experience. They include John Legend, The RootsEVE, Leona Lewis, Pharell Williams, Shayne Ward, DJ Carl Cox, Sammi Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Jay Chou, Jam Hsiao, Ah Mei, Wilber Pan, David Tao, LeeHom Wang, Gary Chaw, Joanna Wang, Mavis Fan, MC Jin and Justin Lo.

Hennessy Artistry Red Carpet

Teachers hit CD launches and recording studios

thanh.bui — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:50:17 +0000

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 about to embark on his first tour in Vietnam.

Luke Robinson (Sydney Guitar teacher) has had recent songs from his catalogue picked up by StarTune Records in Nashville, USA as the title track of a compilations CD. He has also recently hit the recording studios here in NSW with release of the record 31st March 2012. Stay tuned for the finer details.

Van-Anh Nguyen (IAA Artistic Director and Piano teacher) hits Benchmark Recording Studios this December to record a duo CD with one of Australia’s most talented jazz pianist and accordionist, Marcello Maio. This record will be released in March 2012. Her highly-anticipated crossover project will be recorded at Alberts Studios (AC/DC’s recording Studio) in February 2011 and expect to see her first Music Video Clip out around March 2012.

In other news, Kathy Hinch (Melbourne singing teacher) and her band Keshie has had recent airplay of their original songs on Triple J.

Congratulations…

thanh.bui — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:23:27 +0000

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 securing a role on Neighbours. We wish you all the best for the big year ahead!

We look forward to another year of wonderful results!

Farewell to 2011

thanh.bui — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:19:15 +0000

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 teachers and performers, we continue to uphold our ethos of ‘creating the complete artist’.

Term 1 commences 27th January 2012 so we look forward to seeing you all then!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

IAA presents ‘ORANGE BLOSSOM MUSICFEST 2011′

thanh.bui — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:21:30 +0000

SYDNEY, 16^th AUGUST 2011 – Sunday 18^th 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 Revolution, indie-pop-electronica band The Seen, crossover pianist Van-Anh Nguyen, young talented violinist sisters Phoebe and Mitzi Gardner as well as many more.

‘We have so much talent in the Hills District which many people don’t even know so we want to give the artists the opportunity to perform for their community’ says Van-Anh Nguyen, one of the main organizers of the event.

The Perfect Revolution is no stranger to the stage with performances spawning across Australia’s top venues alongside bands such as along side bands such as Gyroscope, The Butterfly Effect, Tame Impala, The Bag Raiders, Juke Kartel. The Seen is the next big thing to hit the indie-pop scene, with their EP coming out in November this year and collaborations with top international producers including Lee Groves (Bertie Blackman, Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani), Charlie Midnight (James Brown).

Young performers such as Phoebe Gardner has performed across Metropolitan Sydney, for Rotary Clubs, and has won top prizes including Australian Children’s Music Foundation 2008 Primary School – Best Instrumental section.

Thanh Bui (Australian Idol Top 8, 2008) is also a key organizer of the event says ‘We not only want to give them the credit they deserve but also to create the community support and awareness.’

The Orange Blossom Music Festival will be held at The Hills Grammar School Performing Arts Centre, a state-of-the-arts venue that was only recently opened in June 2011.

The Orange Blossom Music Festival will be held at 2pm, Sunday 18^th September at The Hills Grammar Performing Arts Centre, 43 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst. The event is sponsored by the International Artist Academy in conjunction with The Hills Grammar School.

Tickets are $10 general admission with children under 12 free. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or for reservations, please call 9654 5159 or emailing info@internationalartistacademy.com

For further information, press images or details, please contact Van-Anh on at vananh.piano@gmail.com, Thanh Bui on 0432 817 813 or info@internationalartistacademy.com or call Owen Nelson (Head of Music, The Hills Grammar School) on 9654 5159.

Melbourne Term 2 Showcase

thanh.bui — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:40:43 +0000

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 family and friends!

We look forward to yet another awesome performance amongst students and teachers!

Sydney Term 2 Showcase

thanh.bui — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:35:45 +0000

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: smart, rock-star, chic!

Everyone is welcome so bring all your family and friends! We look forward to seeing all your performances, collaborating with our teachers as well farewell a few teachers as they head overseas for performances over the holidays.

If you are unclear on any details, please feel free to contact us via info@internationalartistacademy.com or (02) 8678 2401.

See you there!

BANDSLAM!

thanh.bui — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:48:02 +0000

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) and Luke Robinson (Sydney), groups will be formed for each class, covers will be arranged and learnt, songs will be written, recorded and produced then you’ll perform your group original song or cover at each end of term showcase.

The important details:

Time: to be discussed

Lesson length: 1 hour

Fee: $200 per term.

Please send your enquiries to info@internationalartistacademy.com or visit us at www.iaaonline.com.au

LET YOUR INNER-ROCKSTAR SHINE!!

What we got up to over the Summer!

thanh.bui — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:58:55 +0000

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 the Australian Embassy and Consul-General Gala Concert.

- Scarlett Belle (Reigan Derry) has released their third single ‘Lover Boy’ which has been on high rotation on 2Day-FM.

- Cameron Henderson spent the summer performing along the south coast of NSW.

- The Artisans (Thanh Bui – lead vocals; James Manson – guitar, Van-Anh Nguyen – keys/synths), went into recording at Albert Music (AC/DC’s label) and is set to release their EP in March.

- Kathy Hinch has performed across Melbourne with her band at such coveted live venues such as The Evelyn.

- Kirsty Morphett performed with her own band at the 303.

As always, all of our teachers perform and gig continually throughout the year and we’ll keep you updated on gigs and venues!

2011 welcomes new teachers & students!

thanh.bui — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:53:56 +0000

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 our singing department. Reigan may be a familiar face to you all as she is the other half of Scarlett Belle (teaming up with Tamara Jaeber). She was also in the Top 12 of Australian Idol 2007.

Cameron Henderson joins our guitar department. Currently in his final year in his Bachelor of Music (Classical Guitar) at the Sydney Conservatorium, Cameron is also a member of indie-roots band Crooked Sunrise which is set to release their album later this year.

Nadia Koudesheva joins our piano department. Completing her Bachelor of Music (Piano) at the Sydney Conservatorium, she has performed across Australia, Russia and has won several prizes in national competitions.

Carlie Mills also joins our singing department in Melbourne. Carlie has a B.Arts/Communications in Theatre & Media (Majoring in Vocal Direction, Performance and Education) – CSU, NSW, an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music & Jazz (Voice Major) – NMIT, Greensborough and is currently completing a Bachelor of Australian Popular Music (Voice Major) through NMIT, Fairfield. She is currently in 3 working bands – Honey Chile’ – (events & corporate), Mahogany Soul – (Nu-soul, Pop, Funk & RnB), and Me & Mine – jazz three piece.

With the addition of Reigan, Cameron, Carlie and Nadia, we have a fine team of young individuals who carry our ethos – vibrant ‘in-it-now’ teachers. We look forward to hearing them all at our concert at the end of this term!