Piano - Conservatorium Open Academy

Impro Basics Level 1

This course is designed for instrumentalists 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 play in a small group and 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 and recognise chords and scales... [More]

Impro Basics Level 1

Mon 14 Oct - Mon 02 Dec 2019
6pm - 8pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Venue TBA

David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:
2 pianos (NO spot remaining)
2 guitars (1 spot remaining)
1 bass (NO spot remaining)
1 drum kit

and any number of horns or other instruments.

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

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 14 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 21 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 28 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 04 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 11 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 18 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 25 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
Mon 02 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)

Impro Basics Level 1

Tue 15 Oct - Tue 03 Dec 2019
6pm - 8pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

David Pudney

For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Ability to read simple melody line and chord symbol charts.

PLACES ARE LIMITED TO:
2 pianos (NO spots remaining)
2 guitars (1 spots remaining)
1 bass (NO spot remaining)
1 drum kit(1 spot remaining)*

and any number of horns or other instruments.

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

When	Time	Where
Tue 15 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 22 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 29 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 05 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 03 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Songwriting Workshop will build upon Songwriting 1, covering more advanced concepts in lyric, melody, chord writing, and song forms in contemporary popular songwriting. Topics will include: · verse development strategies · rhyme schemes and rhyme types · writing in modes and using chords of modal interchange · other non-diatonic harmonic choices The two-hour class will be a blend of content and workshop, where the second hour of each night will be dedicated to workshopping... [More]

Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Tue 15 Oct - Tue 10 Dec 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Keppie Coutts

When	Time	Where
Tue 15 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 22 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 29 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 03 Dec 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 10 Dec 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Piano for Beginners Level 2

Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, 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... [More]

Piano for Beginners Level 2

Wed 16 Oct - Wed 04 Dec 2019
3pm - 5pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Peter Walsh

When	Time	Where
Wed 16 Oct 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 23 Oct 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 30 Oct 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 06 Nov 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 13 Nov 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 20 Nov 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 27 Nov 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 04 Dec 2019	3pm - 5pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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Songwriting

This course will look at various great songwriters and their methods and explore some fundamentals of songwriting by covering the following areas: Song analysis (listening to classic songs and analysing how they work and how the song is structured). Focusing on: chord structures, melodic ideas and touching lyrical content. Setting lyrics to music and music to lyrics. Writing music based on an existing drum beat. Analysing characteristics of genres. Discussing song structures:... [More]

Songwriting

Thu 17 Oct - Thu 12 Dec 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Keppie Coutts

When	Time	Where
Thu 17 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 24 Oct 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 07 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 14 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 21 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 28 Nov 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 05 Dec 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 12 Dec 2019	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Rising Stars Audition - Organ

This class is for students wishing to audition for the Conservatorium Open Academy Rising Stars Richard and Doreen Wilson Organ Scholarships. Applications for entry in Semester 1, 2020 are now open Eligibility: Applications are invited from advanced pianists (at least Grade 6/7 piano) who will be in school Years 6 – 9 as well as any students already learning organ who will be in Years 7-11 in 2020. Students will be required to play (on piano or organ, as appropriate): 1. A piece of... [More]

Rising Stars Audition - Organ

Mon 28 Oct
5pm - 7:30pm
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Your audition will fall between 5pm and 7.30pm on Monday 28th October 2019.
An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. You will be notified of your timeslot by Wednesday 23rd October 2019. Applications close on Monday 21st October. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 28 Oct 2019	5pm - 7:30pm (UTC+11:00)	Various venues - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Piano for Beginners Level 1

Never played piano before? Keen to learn? Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, 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. PLEASE BRING: Note pad and pen or pencil Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of note reading, finger... [More]

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When	Time	Where
Wed 16 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 23 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 30 Oct 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 06 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 13 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 20 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 27 Nov 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 04 Dec 2019	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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Impro Basics Level 2

For instrumentalists who have completed Impro Basics Level 1, or who have some improvisation experience, this course provides an opportunity to continue developing elementary skills in ensemble playing, improvisation and standard jazz repertoire. Classes establish practical ensemble skills by: Putting improvisation ideas into practice Learning melodies and chord progressions without music, developing memory Creating ensemble arrangements On completion of the course, a student’s... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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Jazz Piano Basics Level 2

The Jazz Piano Level 2 class would be a natural extension to Jazz Piano Basics Level 1. Also suitable for pianists with more experience. In this class I would demonstrate the different approaches to chord substitution and re- harmonization and how this informs soloing choices OBJECTIVES By the end of the term I will have armed the participants with harmonic devices that will enable them to understand and sound like some of the great players we all have come to love. Where does Bill... [More]

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Piano for Beginners Level 3

Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, level 3 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in varying hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training, sight reading skill, pedal use, basic chord symbol reading, and exploration of basic piano literature in... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

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Rising Stars Audition - Piano

Audition requirements for Piano players Instruments welcome to apply: Piano Applications are now open for entry into Rising Stars at the Con program for Semester 1, 2020. Eligibility: Applications are invited from students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6. Round one: Video recording Applicants are required to present two contrasting pieces of your own choice showing a range of musical and technical skill. The recording should... [More]

Rising Stars Audition - Piano

Tue 12 Nov
4pm - 7pm
1 session, 3 hours total

1. Video audition applications close on Friday 1st November. No applications will be accepted after this date.
2. Applicants who passed the video auditions will be notified by Friday 8th November.
3.Successful applicants will then be invited to participate in the live auditions on Tuesday 12th November. An individual audition timeslot will be allocated to you. If there is a specific time that you will not be available, please inform us immediately to aid with scheduling.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 12 Nov 2019	4pm - 7pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 2088 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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