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Phil McLeod

Phil McLeod

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Philip Mcleod teaches music performance at Melbourne Polytechnic. Performing on cello, double bass, piano accordion, mandolin, piano and harmonica he has toured all over the world with a number of ensembles. 

Phil is a founding member of Blue Grassy Knoll who have been playing for over 19 years, and enjoyed great success with their original soundtracks to Buster Keaton films. They have toured extensively around Australia and overseas including a New York Broadway season at the New Victory Theatre, two Edinburgh festivals, regional tours of Ireland, Holland and Canada and extensive touring to Germany, U.K., South Korea, Brazil, U.S.A, New Zealand and South Africa.  

 As a member of The Spaghetti Western Orchestra Philip performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival and toured through the U.S.A and Europe. With other ensembles he has toured through Europe and performed at festivals in Poland, Czech Republic and Singapore. As a composer he has written and produced music for the State Orchestra of Victoria, string quartets, television advertisements, theatre and dance, radio plays  and for the myriad of local bands he has played in.  

Philip has a degree in music specialising in composition from La Trobe University.  

Music Performance Courses at MP

Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Music and Sound - Full Time - Fairfield
VTAC Music and Sound - Full Time - Fairfield
Our Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production is a music artist’s degree for emerging songwriters, composers and music producers, who will be taught as artists. Be part of something unique - nowhere else in Australia can you explore your musical, artistic career in this way and to degree level.
Advanced Diploma of Music - Performance CUA60520
Music and Sound - Full Time, Part Time - Fairfield
VTAC Music and Sound - Full Time, Part Time - Fairfield
Polish your performance skills and step into the limelight as you prepare for nights playing in Melbourne’s leading music venues. Take the next step in your musical career with the Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60520 (Performance).
Undergraduate Certificate in Songwriting and Music Production
Music and Sound - Full Time - Fairfield
Music and Sound - Full Time - Fairfield
Start your creative career with the Undergraduate Certificate in Songwriting and Music Production.
Diploma of Music CUA50820
Music and Sound - Full Time, Part Time - Fairfield
VTAC Music and Sound - Full Time, Part Time - Fairfield
Our Diploma of Music CUA50820 pathways offer a comprehensive understanding of music with a focus on either Music Performance or Music Production.
Undergraduate Certificate in Music
- Full Time - Fairfield
- Full Time - Fairfield
The Undergraduate Certificate in Music will give you the skills to align with current industry best practice, focussing on creative outcomes and practical skills based on entrepreneurship, technology, musicianship and ensemble skills.