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Blues Guitar Level 1
Blues Guitar will look into the Blues Form and discuss the cadence, primary chords, associated scales, tensions and stress points of the harmony and melody. This course will look at variations to the basic progression and discuss the various sub genres such as Delta, Chicago, Texas Blues and more. The course will also present and analyse transcribed solos and look into the sounds and effects created by a few notable Blues guitarist players. In addition, a presentation of more...
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Jazz Harmony 1
Jazz Harmony focuses on the study of chords and their relationship with each other. This class will review some fundamental harmonic concepts before exploring major and minor scale harmony in depth. The course will also discuss diatonic reharmonization, dominant chord types, modal interchange and the Blues form, through the study of a selected number of Jazz standards presented in class. This course may be particularly useful for students wanting to apply for the tertiary jazz...
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Rising Stars Audition - Organ
This program is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships. Applications for 2025 have now closed. Please join the waiting list to be notified when auditions are opened. Live Auditions will be held on Saturday 23rd November at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Eligibility: Applications are invited from advanced pianists (at least A Mus A level piano) as well as from any students already learning...
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Ukulele: Beyond the Strum
Ukulele: Beyond the Strum is designed for those wanting to play in a smaller group (up to 12 members). We explore various playing styles including plectrum and finger style techniques (finger picking/strumming) through a wide variety of repertoire from folk and pop to classical and world music. The course will help you improve your music reading, rhythm, melodic and harmonic skills while developing other areas of your musicianship such as ear training and improvisation. Designed...
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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 3
In Jazz Piano First Steps Level 3, students continue their study of Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook and Jazz Masters. Students expand on their knowledge and skills gained in Level 2 in arranging tunes with a variety of approaches including for solo piano, piano accompaniment for a singer or instrumentalist, and also ensemble playing. Iconic forms such as Rhythm Changes and Minor Blues are explored as well as definitive standards such as Body and Soul, Stella by...
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Songwriting Workshop - level 2
Cassandra Long is a singer, educator, writer, and performer based in Sydney, Australia. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Music Production, she currently lectures at Berklee Online, provides song feedback for the YouTube channel How To Write Songs, and performs in indie/folk duo, Walt Grace. As a mentor, Cassandra is passionate about supporting writers while they hone their craft, using tools and techniques to...
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Rising Stars Audition - Composition
Entry to the Rising Stars Composition program is by application, not audition. Students who are interested in applying to join the composition program should prepare a body of work for submission which will be reviewed for consideration. All students must enrol in an audition to be considered to join the Rising Stars Program. Auditions are held at the end of each year, with applications opening in September for auditions held in late October. There are no mid-year auditions for...
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Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop
Are you working towards an audition for a music theatre program or production? Be well-informed about the audition process and polish your presentation skills to give yourself an edge in this highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes tips on how to present audition videos, and techniques to use in a live audition. There will be the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock live audition* which will be critiqued by staff members from the Conservatorium’s...
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