The Conservatorium Open Academy offers many short courses designed to give adults the skills and knowledge to pursue their musical interests, curiosity or to find a creative outlet for their talents in a collaborative group learning environment catering for beginners right through to experienced musicians. Click on the topic area you are interested in to search available classes.

Each class available for enrolment will be clearly marked as either online or face to face delivery. Please take note of which form of delivery you are booking and consider if this is appropriate for your circumstances.

The Conservatorium Open Academy’s flagship community education program will provide adults and life-long learners with entertaining, challenging and inspiring ways into the world of music and the Sydney Conservatorium’s vibrant culture.

Find the Music in You!

COMPOSITION

Singing

Ensemble

Instrumental

Music Technology

Jazz

Music Foundations

Benefits

Face to face courses are held in the state-of-the-art facilities of the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Macquarie St. Students enjoy unique bonuses when joining one of the Academy’s courses:

A 15% discount on fees for Short Courses is available for: pensioners, Health Care Card holders, full time students and Sydney University staff. This discount may not be combined with any other discounts.

A 12% Early Bird discount applies for enrolment up to 4 weeks before the start of each term. This discount may not be combined with any other discounts.

2025 Term Dates

Term 1– 10 Feb – 3 April
Term 2 – 5 May -26 June*
Term 3 – 28 July – 18 Sept
Term 4 – 13 Oct – 4 Dec

*no classes Monday 9 June 2025 King’s Birthday Holiday (so the last Monday class will be 30 June)