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Kids at the Con - Yellow Class

For 5-6 year olds In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is introduced and rhythmic and aural elements become more complex. Ensemble work is explored in more detail. Working with different parts in both singing and on instruments contributes to a wider understanding of how music comes together. Our Yellow class is suited to children who have already started school, and who... [More]
$430 Limited inc GST
Kids at the Con - Yellow Class

<p><strong>For 5-6 year olds</strong></p><p>In the Yellow class, children continue to experience beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics and structure through playing, singing and moving. Simple notation is

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2026-10-17 Sat 17 Oct - 2026-12-05 Sat 5 Dec 2026
9am - 10am (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 8 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Adi Firth
When enrolling, firstly enter your child’s details (first & last name) and your email address. Later on, you will be prompted for parent/guardian details, be sure to only include your information.
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Kids at the Con - Green Class

For 6-7 year olds In the Green class, children continue to experience the elements of music through singing, moving and playing. Conventional music notation is introduced including rhythm, bass and treble clef. Ensemble work broadens to 3–4 parts and aural training also reflects this with more difficult solfege and learning of songs in more than 1 part. Many of the participants in this level have already begun individual instrumental lessons but this is not a prerequisite. The Kids... [More]

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Kids at the Con - Blue Class

For 7-10 year olds The participants in this level bring a diversity of musical experiences to class as some have started learning a specific instrument, but others have not. All students share equally in experiencing and making music. In the Blue class, conventional and graphic notation are explored, and a range of rhythmic and pitch concepts are used, they make music through 3-4 part ensemble playing and part singing. Building on solfege (singing with letter names) of previous... [More]
$430 Limited inc GST
Kids at the Con - Blue Class

<p><strong>For 7-10 year olds</strong> </p><p>The participants in this level bring a diversity of musical experiences to class as some have started learning a specific instrument, but others have not.

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2026-10-17 Sat 17 Oct - 2026-12-05 Sat 5 Dec 2026
11:15am - 12:15pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 8 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Adi Firth
Kids at the Con has moved to an 8 week term. When enroling, firstly enter your child’s details (first & last name) and your email address. Later on, you will be prompted for parent/guardian details, be sure to only include your information.
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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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Vocal Workout

Welcome to Vocal Workout, a place to exercise your voice! What is Vocal Workout? Vocal Workout is a voice technique course devised by Nadia Piave and open to all singers and voice users. In this course we go into the detail of healthy phonation, spending time on vocal drills and exercises, an area of voice maintenance often overlooked. The course is suitable both for singers with limited experience and for professional singers who may not have explored the benefits of vocal drills.... [More]
$295 Limited inc GST
Vocal Workout

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2026-10-22 Thu 22 Oct - 2026-11-26 Thu 26 Nov 2026
6pm - 7:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
6 sessions, 9 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Nadia Piave
This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
For adults (minimum age 16)
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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

2026-11-10 2026-11-10
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)
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Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

How to apply All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least 3 years and are over the age of 10. Backline and frontline instrumentalists are welcome to apply. The auditions will be held in two rounds. Round 1 will be a video submission round. Round 2 will be a Live Audition. Students will be required to play an own choice piece in a jazz style that... [More]
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Rising Stars Audition - Jazz

<p><strong>How to apply</strong><br/>All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. </p><p>Applications are invited from students who have been playing their

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2026-11-23 Mon 23 Nov - 2026-12-07 Mon 7 Dec 2026
5pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 6 hours total
Venue TBA

This class is for Students auditioning to join the Rising Stars Jazz Program in Semester 1 2027.

There are 2 rounds. A video round (due 5pm Monday 23rd November), and a live round (held Monday 7th December from 4pm).

Please note, there is no in person activity on Monday 23rd November. This is just the due date and time for your audition enrolment and video application to be received.

Videos should be uploaded to YouTube following the instructions provided below, and emailed to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au.

Successful students will join the program from Semester 1 2027.
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Live Sound

This course will provide an introduction to live sound production, including: Principles and building blocks of a sound system Microphones and mixers Loudspeakers Front of House and monitors External signal processing - EQ, compression and Effects Sound system operation WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE The tutor's real-world experience was invaluable. I was able to get answers to questions about problems I had encountered in live sound scenarios. Great value for money. [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 Jazz Ensembles... [More]

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Piano for Beginners Level 2

Piano for Beginner Level 2 is designed for the intermediate beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic scales and playing pieces in 5 finger hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training and exploration of basic piano literature in varying hand positions, as well as ensemble playing. The course will be taken at a speed, best... [More]

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