WORK WITH RUSS

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Russ Bauer is one of Australia's most innovative and widely-skilled educators. From creating viral videos to playing pianos for 37 hours, from composing songs for ABC KIDS to playing the same melody on 50 different instruments, from winning the first Australian Memory Championship to creating original computer games... Russ brings something different to every workshop and conference. 

Over 20+ years, he has combined memory science, music, and classroom experience into workshops, keynotes, and coaching programs that help students, teachers, musicians, and professionals learn faster and remember more.

Russ is available for school workshops, staff professional development, conference keynotes, band clinics, and private memory coaching — in person across Australia or online.

Fun interactive sessions that will have your students thinking differently about how the human brain works! Russ will teach students proven memory techniques — the same methods he used to become Australia's first Memory Champion — applied to spelling, vocabulary, languages, scientific terms, historical facts, and exam preparation.

Format: 30–60 minute sessions, from single classes through to whole-school assemblies

Suited to: Junior, middle and secondary schools

SessionPrice:  Single class (60 min) from $450

                                 Whole school assembly (30 min) from $500

                                 Whole year group (60 min) from $600

                                 Half day (Two 45-minute sessions) from $650

                                 Full day (multiple sessions/multiple classes) from $950

Russ brings a performer-musician's ear and a memory expert's teaching method to school band and ensemble programs — guest conducting, sectional coaching, and workshops on how musicians can use memory techniques to learn repertoire faster.

Format: Half-day or full-day clinics, rehearsal + workshop combinations available

Suited to: School bands, ensembles, and music departments

SessionPrice: Half-day clinic from $450 + travel

                                Full-day clinic$600–$800 + travel & lunch

An engaging, story-driven keynote on memory, learning, and performance under pressure — drawing on Russ's experience as a national Memory Champion and record-setting performer. Popular for conferences, staff days, and professional association events.

Format: 45–60 minute keynote, Q&A available on request

Suited to: Conferences, corporate events, education and professional associations

SessionPrice: Keynote (45–60 min) from $2,500

Practical, research-backed training for teaching staff on how to embed  memory strategies across the curriculum — helping teachers teach retention, not just content.

Format: Half-day or full-day, tailored to your school's priorities

Suited to: Schools and school networks

SessionPrice: Two hours (with a break) from $1,000

                                Half day from $1,800

One-to-one or small-group coaching for students, professionals, or anyone wanting to sharpen recall, focus, and learning speed — from exam preparation to everyday memory for names, numbers, and information at work.

Format: In person or online, single sessions or ongoing

Suited to: Individuals and small groups

SessionPrice: 1:1 coaching (per hour) from $150

                                 Small group (per person, per session) from $60 per participant

Ready to book Russ for your school, conference, or event? Get in touch with the details of your event (date, audience size, and format) and a quote will be sent within 2 business days.

Email: trainourbrains@gmail.com