Hannes Lackmann

Hannes aims to empower students with a sense of ownership over material, their learning and music making through improvisation and composition processes, and providing clear direction in obtaining musical goals. He engages students in their creative potential through establishing a dialogue of curiosity, self-discovery and experimentation with music, allowing students to develop their own artistic identity. Hannes is currently composing for, and performing with his own Jazz/Funk ensemble – Ramen, and is performing in a collaborative improvisational project – CLV - with Dr. Robert Vincs (Head of Jazz & Improvisation at University of Melbourne) and Ashley Cross (Senior lecturer in Jazz at The University of Melbourne) who have recently released an album on the Downstream label. He has also worked as a session musician for big bands, singer-song writers and poets throughout Victoria for the past 10 years. Hannes holds a Bachelor of Music (Jazz & Improvisation) and is currently undertaking a Masters of Music (Performance Teaching) from the University of Melbourne. Current Working With Children Check and National Police Certificate. All ages and levels welcome The lessons cover: Technique Aural Training Improvisation Composition Reading Body awareness Four-way coordination