WMC Training 1st quarter 2012.

Welcome back Jeremy Finlayson from Jeztronics out of Melbourne, our constantly returning electronic audio repair and sound professional straight into training on day one 20th of Feb with Dirk Dickenson.

Brian Morton was also on hand for training.

Some training tools... Yes they look like lego's but they are really a specific training tool.

Sound desk advance training with Jordan Newcastle, Tyrone Dixon, Jeremy Finlayson and Brenden Hines. 

February 21st saw the return of Protools and recording up skill  with trainer Jeff McLaughlin in the studio with Zaddock Johnson.   

Jeff on the whiteboard in the studio with the staff looking on and learning.

And Jeremy in the new training space teaching sound variants on the white board with projector and electronic equipment. 

Wianjjikari Music Centre of activity.

 

Dirk Dickenson training on the electric drums.

Kathy Burns and James Winwood from the Songroom initiative doing song interpretation with Rosemary Plummer in the new WMC training space. 

Recording the new Brenden Hines album at the WMC studios.

It has to be done. Cleaning the WMC "rock squad" Troop Carrier, Terrance (TL) Limerick and Leslie Thompson.

A certificate and pen awarded to WMC from Adam Rush, Barkly Collage due to WMC taking on two work experience youths last year. (Note the emptying office as we ready our selves for our new work place.)

Our newest employee and gun musician Tyrone Dixon laying down some bass lines on the Brenden Hines recording.

     

Australia Day Winners. WMC and NAIDOC.

Winanjjikari Music Centre Manager Adrian McNamara was present to accept an award along side Sarah Watkins that was handed out to the best event in the Barkly during 2011. NAIDOC. We were very proud to be an important part of an amazing festival.

Winanjjikari All Stars.

Zaddock Johnson and Brian Morton recording some new tracks for the up and coming WAS (Winanjjikari All Stars) album

Our newest member of the WMC team Tyrone Dixon playing drums with Brenden Hines laying down some lyrics.

The studio in full flight mode.

The WMC manger went to Alice Springs pick up James Winwood and Kathy Burns from The Songroom.
A quick stop at Aileron allowed for a photo of the Big Man with full moon in the back ground.

The new WMC vehicle gifted to us from the Community Benefit Fund.
James and Kathy at the Tropic of Capricorn.

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One of the NT's best Aboriginal Community Festivals. Burunga! Click the link above for a preview.

Brenden Hines recording.

Jeff McLaughlin project manager for Winanjjikari Artist Development Outreach Program  (WADOP) with the masters of The Sandridge Band's CD recording ready to be mailed off for printing.

Brenden Hines belting out a tune for his up and coming CD.

Brenden on guitar with his young cousin helping on his recording.

Singing up a storm.

In the studio, Terrance limerick and Brian Morton watching Zaddock Johnson mixing down with Jordan Newcastle laying down the bass tracks.

Set the controls for the heart of Winanjjikari. Zaddock recording Brenden.

Brenden with the drum tracks being laid down by another cousin. 

Jammin' Writin' and Recordin' at WMC

In the mix. Zaddock Johnson, Dirk Dickenson and Jordan Newcastle.

Dirk Dickenson. He didn't know how to play an instrument a year ago and now jams on drum and bass guitar.

Brian Morton and Zaddock.

Jordan on guitar.

Jordan, Brian and Zaddock.

Brenden Hines in the studio recording some of his original material with Jordan Newcastle accompanying. 

Zaddock on production with Brian Morton who is doing the drums.

Dirk doing a quick repair with Jordan on guitar.