National Music Academy faces swan song if online move proves unsuccessful

Josh Leeson
Updated April 2 2020 - 8:21pm, first published April 1 2020 - 5:00pm
TUNED IN: National Music Academy director Gianni Michelini has moved lessons online to remain open. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
TUNED IN: National Music Academy director Gianni Michelini has moved lessons online to remain open. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

ONLINE learning has enabled Newcastle's National Music Academy to remain open, but director Gianni Michelini fears the economic impact of the coronvirus pandemic could silence the 25-year-old business.

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Josh Leeson

Josh Leeson

Journalist

Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.

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