16 and up (Adults) - Conservatorium Open Academy

Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Creating great lyrics is not just a matter of coming up with good ideas—it’s knowing how to build on those ideas, and turn them into finished songs—songs that communicate your unique perspective, and also communicate to a wider audience. As the masters say, inspiration only matters if you know what to do with it. This course is all about equipping you with the practical tools and concepts for taking your inspiration, and confidently turning it into your best song lyrics. ... [More]

Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Self paced

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This is the self-paced version of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED IN THE SELF-PACED COURSE.

An email granting you access to the content modules will be sent to your nominated email the next business day (excluding Fridays) after your payment has been received. Access to the modules will be for 12 months from the receipt of that email.

For adults (minimum age 16)

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Soul Ensemble -Audition

These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. Key features of this broad genre are revealed through the performance of historically important repertoire from the 1950s/60s/70s through to the present era. Vocalists gain experience singing both lead and harmony parts, while rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience. Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating... [More]

Soul Ensemble -Audition

Mon 19 Jan
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Darren Heinrich

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition with your audition time.

** For adults (minimum age 16)

The fee for the 8 week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $536.80 for the term (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you are eligible for a 15% discount. Call office for more info.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. If there are no places available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee.

The course is for adults (minimum age 16)

Classes will be on:

Tuesday nights from 10 February with Darren Heinrich

or

Thursday nights from 12 February with Nick Hoorweg

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT INSTRUMENT YOU ARE PLAYING FOR THE AUDITION

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 19 Jan 2026	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1084 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short audition will be conducted for this course. You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare A verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (e.g. a ballad and an up-tempo song) to be sung a cappella. Some vocal exercises will also be given on the day. Should you be successful, you will be emailed after the audition date with a link to enrol in the class itself. The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This class is... [More]

Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

Thu 22 Jan
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Jo Fabro

For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A FACE TO FACE AUDITION

Notification of your specific 10 min audition time will be sent the week prior to the audition date.

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the term class. The fee for the 8 week term will be $520. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January you will only pay the Early Bird rate $457.60 (12% discount) for the term, providing you are successful at audition. If you are a current full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you are eligible for a 15% discount.

CLASS START DATES ARE:
Monday 9 February 7.30-9.30pm

or

Tuesday 10 February 5.30-7.30pm

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 22 Jan 2026	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3003 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight reading skills. They provide an ensemble-based environment for the development of personal jazz skills, along with an understanding of the dynamics at work in a small performance group. Typically there will be drums, electric bass, piano, horns (trumpet, alto, tenor) and guitar as the usual line-up. Other instruments are welcome (vibes, flute etc). During the term: Drummers will... [More]

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

Wed 28 Jan
5pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Andrew Dickeson

For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to inform you of your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Monday 9 February 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
Tuesday 10 February 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
Wednesday 11 February 6-8pm (tutor - Mariela Mulder)
Thursday 12 February 6-8pm (tutor - Michael Bartolomei)

Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

The fee for the 8 week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $536.80(12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you are eligible for a 15% discount. You can enter your ID number at checkout to receive this discount.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. We will inform you if there are no spots available to audition for asap and refund your audition fee.

Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 28 Jan 2026	5pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Impro Basics

Sound Recording in the Home Studio

For students with a basic foundation in sound recording, this course explores and expands practical skills and knowledge to further develop production techniques and workflow. Areas that will be covered include: Week 1: Recording studio principles – from bedroom to commercial studio. Week 2: Interconnection – making your studio work in both the analog and digital domains. Week 3: Setting up to record – the Digital Audio Workstation, monitoring and the recording space. Week 4:... [More]