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Why ARMI Was Created

 

Christian and Connie founded ARMI because they wanted to create a music school that felt different from traditional music education.

They wanted students to have a place where they could learn from experienced musicians, explore the music they genuinely love, develop confidence and discover where their musical abilities could take them. That vision remains at the heart of ARMI today.

Our students aren't expected to fit into one particular style of musician. Whether someone wants to learn their first guitar riff, develop their singing, master heavy vocals, write songs, perform live, record music or simply become a better musician, their lessons can be shaped around their individual goals.

 

Our Strength: Rock & Metal Music Education

 

ARMI's specialist strength is rock and metal music training.

Our teachers bring experience across a wide range of musical styles, including rock, metal, punk, alternative, progressive, pop, blues, jazz and classical music. This allows students to explore the music they love while developing the strong technical and musical foundations they need to progress. From guitar, bass and drums to vocals, heavy vocals, modern keys, songwriting and performance, students have the opportunity to develop as musicians in an environment that understands their music.

Our specialist approach is particularly important for musicians interested in areas that aren't always covered in traditional music education, including heavy vocal techniques, screaming, distortion, metal guitar, performance and contemporary songwriting.

 

More Than Learning an Instrument

 

At ARMI, we believe becoming a musician is about more than what happens during a lesson.

Music is about creating, performing, collaborating and finding your own voice. Students are encouraged to play with other musicians, develop their confidence, write and record their own music, perform live and explore different creative opportunities. For some students, music becomes a serious career path. For others, it might simply be something they love and want to become better at.

Whatever the goal, we want students to leave ARMI with more than improved technique. We want them to have confidence, creativity, independence and a belief in what they can achieve.

 

Connecting Students With the Music Industry

 

A major part of ARMI's history has been our connection with professional musicians and the wider music industry.

Over the years, ARMI has organised and hosted masterclasses, workshops and special events featuring some of Australia's and the world's leading musicians. Our students have had opportunities to learn from and connect with artists including Dino Cazares, Pete Webber, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guthrie Govan, Devin Townsend, King Parrot, Plini, Psycroptic, Caligula's Horse, Daniel Tompkins of TesseracT, Nick Johnston and Troy Wright, among many others. These experiences are an important part of what  we believe music education can be. Students get to see professional musicians up close, ask questions, learn directly from them and gain a better understanding of what is possible beyond the classroom.

 

A Place to Find Your Own Sound

 

There isn't one right way to be a musician.

At ARMI, students are encouraged to experiment, explore different genres and techniques and develop their own musical identity. Our teachers work with each student as an individual, taking into account their experience, interests and goals.

For one student, that might mean learning to play their favourite metal songs. For another, it might mean developing their vocal range, learning to scream, writing their first song or preparing for a live performance. Your music should sound like you. We focus on giving students the skills, knowledge and confidence to develop their own sound rather than simply teaching them how to copy someone else.

 

Music Education for All Ages

 

You don't need to already be an experienced musician to belong at ARMI.

We welcome children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners through to advanced musicians and performing artists. Our teachers meet students at their current level and build from there, creating lessons that are challenging, achievable and relevant to the individual. Face-to-face lessons are available at our Adelaide CBD facility, with online lessons also available with selected teachers.

 

The ARMI Community

 

One of the things we're most proud of is the community that has grown around ARMI.

Over the years, we've watched students develop from beginners into confident musicians, performers, songwriters and artists. We've seen students form bands, record music, perform live and continue pursuing music long after their first lesson. For us, that's what music education is really about. Helping people discover what they're capable of and giving them the knowledge, support and confidence to pursue it.

 

The ARMI Difference

 

ARMI was created to bring together specialist music education, experienced musicians, creativity, performance and genuine industry connections in one place. We're proud to be an Adelaide music school where students can learn the music they love, develop their skills and discover their own musical identity.

 

Learn music. Find your sound. Build your confidence. Create your future.

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Meet Our Teachers

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