Practical Music Theory by The Amphitheatre, Hallett Cove SA 5158, Australia

Newcastle composer, performer, and choirleader Christopher Sutherland leads a single-day workshop on practical music theory, focusing on functional harmony. Participants will explore chords, scales, modes, intervals, key centers, and ear training techniques to play songs by ear and understand tonal music relationships. Scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM AEST at Rasa Lila Arts in Shortland, NSW, the 1.5-hour session aims to demystify essential music concepts in a hands-on manner. Sutherland, a multi-instrumentalist known for projects like Abhaya Sky and Ewa Elani, shares insights from his extensive experience to empower aspiring artists.