Mini Masterclass Series

The Mini Masterclass Series features musicians from our pool of amazing AAO collaborators and digs deep into specific musical and technical topics, providing insight and inspiration to musicians with similar interests or practices.

In Episode 1, AAO Associate Artist and trumpeter Reuben Lewis kicks off the Mini Masterclass Series with a detailed breakdown of his intricate use of pedals and related electronics.

In Episode Two, virtuoso violinist Erkki Veltheim shows us how he implements “just noticeable difference" with microtonal pitch fluctuations to expand his improvisational practice.

In Episode Three, the inimitable Aviva Endean demonstrates the way she utilises her collection of found objects to extend her instrumental practice and sound palette.

In Episode Four, Dr Christopher Hale creates nuanced, flowing and subtly complex rhythms by combining movement-led hybrid picking techniques and simple rhythmic cells.

In Episode Five, the extraordinary Lizzy Welsh takes us through her use of extended techniques and preparations on instruments with gut strings.

In Episode Six, AAO Artistic Director Peter Knight guides us through a detailed breakdown of his idiosyncratic use of the Revox B77 MkII and related electronics.

In Episode Seven, legendary vocalist Gian Slater shares some creative strategies for vocalists in ensembles where the singer is not necessarily the foreground element.

In Episode Eight, innovative percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson shares insights into her extensive and masterful practice with found objects.

In Episode Nine, AAO Associate Producer Jem Savage shows us how he uses Max for Live inside Ableton 10 to create generative MIDI for a variety of musical purposes.

In Episode Ten, extraordinary bassist Samuel Pankhurst guides us through how he incorporates upper partials into his improvisational practice.