
MUSIC SCHOOLS & LESSONS
Custom Tuition, Masterclasses & Courses
with Internationally Acclaimed Musician & Teacher

DEGREE IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
DEGREE IN JAZZ
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC THERAPY
DIPLOMA IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO VERY ADVANCE VERY WELCOME
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WELCOME
Ready to be inspired and dramatically fast-track your learning?
If so then you have come to the right place.
Jay Hoad has taught and lectured at Universities and Music Schools in the USA, Europe, UK, India, South East Asia, the Pacific Island and Australia.
Jay and his fully qualified team of experienced teachers offer %100 custom music tuition for each and every student as well as specializing in all spectrums of special interest and learning, be it one on one or in larger groups.
For all inquiries & bookings, email info@jayhoad.org and one of our friendly staff will get right back to you within 24 hours.
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IN PERSON OR ONLINE
In-person lessons are available at any of the main teaching studios located on the Gold Coast of Australia.
As well as teaching in person, we are currently offering one on one online music lessons to students in over 40 countries, teaching live on ZOOM with multiple high definition cameras views, microphones etc, it literally feels exactly like you are sitting in the same room as your teacher.
All lesson notes and videos are recorded during lessons for easy and concise weekly practice notes.
Jay and his teachers methods is tailored to each and every students unique musical interests and skill level, all done in a super fun and inspiring way with the priority being that each student leaves with a big smile on their face and an ignited fire for their love of music.
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INSRUMENTS WE TEACH
LESSONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR VOICE/SINGING, GUITAR, PIANO, DRUM KIT, DIDGERIDOO, MEDICINE DRUM, AMERICAN WOODEN FLUTE, UKULELE, BASS GUITAR, DOUBLE BASS, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, TRUMPET, SAXOPHONE, TROMBONE, TUBA & MORE.
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SONGWRITING, IMPROVISATION & SOUND HEALING
We also speialize in courses and lessons in ORIGINAL MUSIC SONGWRITING, THEORY AND JAZZ & LEAD IMPROVISTION, SOUND HEALING etc. So for people that are feeling the calling to write and produce their own music, or be a lead player/confident improvisor, or really understand frequency and energetics with regard to sound healing, manipulating/moving energy through music, sound and the way in which these elements control emotions, trauma release, etc.
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Autism & special interest learning
Jay Hoad has taught over 10,000 students throughout his career and specializes in teaching children and adults with autism & special interest learning disabilities.
The Australian Music School of Autism and Special Interest Learning offers a range of fun and uplifting specialty lessons and courses to schools and faculties all over the world, inspiring very special humans with love, music and a greated understanding of how incredible they actually are.
Guaranteed to make you smile from ear to ear, again it's all about fun, fun, fun.
LEARN AT ONE OF OUR STUDIOS ON THE GOLD COAST or ONLINE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

WELCOME
Ready to be inspired, fast track your learning and have a ball along the way?
If so, then you have come to the right place.
We offer a range of lesson options, from private one on one lessons right through to online single and group
lessons if you are on more of a budget, or want to learn from the comfort of your own home.
My name is Jay Hoad and these music schools and online courses were created as a means to continue teaching some of my very enthusiastic students whilst touring full time around the world. Saying that, it feels so good to be grounded in QLD Australia in this time!
I have taught 1000's of students and teachers at some of the best music schools and universities all around the world. I teach in very a fun and exciting way. Kids and adults, beginners to very advanced are all welcome.
Instruments our schools offer include Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, Medicine Drum, Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass, Didgeridoo, Circular Breathing, Songwriting, Music Theory, Improvisation, Sound Healing and more.
Soon we will have pre-recorded lessons and courses available also.
For private one on one lessons, we tailor each lesson or 4-week course in the exact direction of the student, and share all I can to make playing your chosen instrument as easy as possible, all whilst learning the music you love, and all your favourite songs or theoretic interests.
We also specialise in teaching songwriting, improvisation and my circular breathing teaching method is 100% guaranteed success.
And just get in touch if you have any questions at all.
KIDS LESSONS
ADULTS LESSONS
UPCOMING MUSIC COURSE DATES 2021
- Medicine Drum Intermediate Module 1 - Mar 1
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Didgeridoo Intermediate Module 1 - May 4th
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Songwriting for Beginners - May 6th
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Medicine Drum for Beginners - July 8th
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Guitar for Beginners - Kids -Aug 17th
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Guitar for Beginners - Adults - Aug 17th
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Ukulele for Adults - Aug 19th
LIVE ONLINE COURSES
A fun way to learn with Jay. There are always new exciting online group courses available and these courses are a more affordable way to get involved and continue your musical journey. All kinds of courses available for kids and adults, beginner, intermediate or expert. Courses are for Ukulele, Guitar, Didgeridoo, Circular Breathing & Songwriting.
To see all upcoming live courses as well as on-demand pre-recorded courses, click below.
EXTRAS: Bonus Videos, all PDF Notes summarised from each lesson.
NOTES: All lessons recorded on ZOOM, so if you miss a lesson or prefer to do in your own time, you can watch at a later date
SINGLE LESSONS
PRIVATE ONE ON ONE
Available in 30 or 60 minutes.
If you're a beginner, single lessons are a great way to "test the water" and see if this instrument is something that truly resonates with you. Or for people whose schedules are a little more crazy and can just squeeze in an odd lesson here and there, this also works well. Or if you're an intermediate or advanced player it's a great way to quickly hone in on a specific part of your playing you are ready to excel in. Get in contact anytime for single lessons and I will do my best to get your lesson booked as soon as possible.
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4 WEEK COURSES
PRIVATE ONE ON ONE
4 x 30-minute lessons + all the extras.
The 4-week courses are designed and tailored to focus exactly on what you want to learn, combined with a whole lot of guidance and experience to fast track your learning and skills. Whether it be to simply learn the ukulele, guitar or didgeridoo, medicine drum, theory, improvisation, or songwriting as a complete beginner, or getting into the depths of understanding and studying a specific aspect of your playing with regard to intermediate and advanced players, it's a great way to cover a lot of ground over a 4 week period.
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4 WEEK KIDS PRIVATE ONE ON ONE
or WEEKLY ONLINE GROUP CLASSES
4 x 30-minute lessons + all the extras.
The 4-week courses for kids are all about fun, fun, fun and being completely inspired to play. These are available for kids 16 years and under. I tailor each 4-week Kids Course around exactly what the individual child specifically loves about music, speaking about their favourite musicians, bands, songs, etc, and learning how to play the exact things they love. I share vast knowledge and expertise in music theory, instrument techniques, and practice methods to make it as easy for them as possible whilst sharing all I can to assist them in growing into an all-around incredible musician. This is all done in a very fun and high vibrational way as I feel keeping the fun and inspiration in the kid's courses is what it's all about, to keep them wanting to play and not make practice boring, but something they absolutely love to do.
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4 WEEK SONGWRITING COURSE
PRIVATE ONE ON ONE
4 x 30-minute private lessons + all the extras
This 4-week songwriting course will inspire you. No matter what instrument you play, or what skill level you are at, this course will kindly guide you to confidently create your own songs in your own style, all whilst in a kind, safe and creative space with Jay. Learn all the tricks that assisted Jay in writing tracks from his 7 albums whilst he worked alongside some of the best producers in the world. No skill level to small or too great.
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ABOUT ME
Hi Guys and Welcome
My name is Jay Hoad. I am a professional musician and have recorded, produced, and toured 7 albums of my original music throughout 42 countries independently over the last 15 years, averaging around 200 shows per year.
GuitarDidgeLessons.com was inspired by the 1000's of students I have taught throughout my life as a means to be able to keep teaching whilst touring my original music, so firstly a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you.
If you have been thinking about learning guitar, bass, or didgeridoo for a while, or are an intermediate or advanced player who feels they are ready to continue on to new heights, then you have come to the right place.
Throughout my career I have been blessed to tour and perform with so many incredible bands and musicians, my personal favourite was probably Bob Marley's "Wailers" on the 2013 North American Tour.


