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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]
$225 Limited inc GST
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

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Self paced

2025-02-05 2025-02-05
Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

THIS IS A SELF PACED COURSE. TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED WITH THE SELF PACED VERSION.

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)
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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 (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. There will also be some vocal exercises to 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... [More]

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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]

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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]

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Piano for Beginners Level 1

Never played piano before? Keen to learn? Piano for Beginners Level 1 is a group class designed for the absolute beginner. By the end of the course you will be able to find your way around the keyboard, play simple tunes and accompaniments and understand the basics of good piano technique. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of note reading, finger training and exploration of basic piano literature, as well as basic ensemble playing. Level 1 will cover... [More]

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Contemporary Singer

This is an engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will learn basic singing skills and techniques designed to develop their voices and confidence, including exercises to improve their range, dynamic ability and performance skills. Students will have the opportunity to sing individually with Jo in order to focus on the areas that are most important to each student’s individual development. These individual workshops... [More]

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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the level 1 course.  By studying classic jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook and by many of the jazz masters, students will develop a deeper understanding of jazz harmony as well as melodies and rhythms unique to the jazz idiom. The skills of voicing chords and voice leading will be developed further as well as learning jazz language to help with improvisation and jazz feel. Different styles, including... [More]
$555 Limited inc GST
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

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<p>Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the level 1 course.  By studying classic jazz tunes

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2025-02-10 Mon 10 Feb - 2025-03-31 Mon 31 Mar 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Renata Arrivolo

This is a face to face class held in our piano lab at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Impro Basics

This course is designed for musicians with no background in improvisation. You will need some basic level of understanding how to read music and chord charts. It provides students with an opportunity to learn elementary theoretical concepts, historical knowledge and basic skills in the art of jazz improvisation. Students will learn to: Put into practice theoretical knowledge of harmony and scales Train their ear to recognise chords and scales Perform technical exercises for... [More]
$585 Limited inc GST
Impro Basics

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<p>This course is designed for musicians with no background in improvisation. You will need some basic level of understanding

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2025-02-10 Mon 10 Feb - 2025-03-31 Mon 31 Mar 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:

2 pianos (0 spaces left for this term)
2 guitars  (1 space left for this term)
1 bass (0 spaces left for this term) 

We can also accept any number of horns or other instruments.

We will update the availability of places as enrolments are received.
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Vocal Fundamentals

In this unique course, students will have the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, developing fundamental skills in both vocal technique and music literacy in a fun and supportive environment. This will allow students to sing and perform with greater musical understanding. Whilst the class is held in a group context, each class will consist of tutorials in smaller groups with each tutor, before the entire group comes together at the end of class for ensemble singing.... [More]

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Vocal Horizons Level 1

For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a well-produced voice. Students will also further their knowledge of music theory. Students will learn to: Understand and apply the fundamentals of vocal technique through: Vocal warm-up exercises Learning about the diaphragm to support singing Learning about the physiology of the voice Postural and vocal care awareness Articulation and vocal placement pointers... [More]

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