ESSENTIAL INFO
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👥 Ages: Youth aged 9 to 17 years
📍 Venue: Bellingen Public School
📈 Level: Suitable for all skill levels
⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 12pm (5 Half-Days)
Required skills & experience
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Supplies that will be provided by your tutor
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NOTE: Supply costs will be collected by the tutor before Camp Creative.
Supplies that you need to bring to class
Your own instrument of choice
Learning outcomes
Build a Global Playlist: Learn to play four catchy, traditional tunes from different cultures around the world.
Train Your Musical Ears: Learn how to catch a groove and pick up melodies quickly just by listening—like a real folk musician!
Master Tricky World Rhythms: Discover cool chords, fun backing styles, and secret "odd timings" from places like the Balkans.
Invent Your Own Solos: Gain the confidence to jam, use fancy musical decorations (ornamentation), and make up your own solos through fun games.
Jam in an Epic Band: Learn how to listen to your bandmates, design your own song structures, and play together as a massive global orchestra!
WEEK PLAN
DAY ONE
Meet each other
Play musical game to warm up
Learn the first tune of the course
Introduction to the basics of improvisation and expression
DAY TWO
Refresh Monday's learning
Learn tune #2
Introduction to traditional ornamentation on melodies and different ways of accompanying melodies
Play a game
DAY THREE
Refresh Monday and Tuesday's tunes
Learn tune #3
Introduction to "odd timings" (time signatures from the Balkans and beyond)
Play a game
DAY FOUR
Refresh everything learnt so far
Learn tune #4
Introduction and implementation of "arrangements" as an ensemble
Play a game
DAY FIVE
Consolidate all the learning, have fun, and celebrate the week!
Play all the new music, with improvisations, ornamentation, rhythmic ideas, and ensemble led arrangements.
Provide participants with useful resources for continuing their learning.
COURSE TUTOR
Laura Targett
Fiddler, Singer, Composer & Educator
Laura Targett is an acclaimed Australian musician and educator celebrated for her distinctive fiddle style and deep connection to world folk traditions. A dynamic performer, she has appeared at leading global festivals—including Woodford, Port Fairy, and the National Folk Festival—and collaborated with folk icons like Tim Edey, Steve Cooney, and Michael McGoldrick. Her award-winning compositions and recent fiddle album, recorded at Scotland's iconic Tpot Studios, seamlessly blend Celtic roots, global folk influences, and classical training.
Equally dedicated to education, Laura is a highly sought-after workshop leader specializing in Celtic and world fiddle traditions. She has taught at the Maleny Celtic Winter School and Broadstairs Folk Week (UK), focusing on accessible, inclusive music-making. Currently developing her second solo album produced by Luke Plumb, Laura’s teaching combines deep stylistic knowledge with an emphasis on creative expression, improvisation, and cross-cultural connection.
“What do you like most about the workshops?”
I really love learning/playing new pieces with all my friends.
”What is your favourite thing you’ve learned?”
I LOVE improv and a song called The Basso, which is a gypsy tune.
”How do you feel when you come to the workshops?”
I am always so excited when I come for a session.
”Have the workshops helped you learn new skills or make friends?”
Definitely! I have gained more confidence playing with other people.
”What does playing music with this group mean to you?”
It gives me joy and I hope to continue for ever! I am really, really, really excited to perform with this group at festivals and other places!”
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