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

Tue 15 Jul
6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Nick Hoorweg

For adults (minimum age 16)

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

SOUL ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Tuesday nights 6-8pm from 29 July - tutor Darren Heinrich

OR

Thursday nights 6-8pm from 31 July - tutor Nick Hoorweg

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term is $585. If you enrol for an audition by 30 June, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $514.80 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 will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

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.

Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 15 Jul 2025	6pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1100 - 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 16 Jul
5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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 confirm your audition time.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Mon 28 July 6-8pm - tutor Andrew Dickeson
Tues 29 July 6-8pm - tutor Karl Laskowski
Wed 30 July 6-8pm - tutor Mariela Mulder
Thurs 31 July 6-8pm - tutor Michael Bartolomei

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term is $585. If you enrol for an audition by 30 June(end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $514.80 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 will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

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

Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition. Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 16 Jul 2025	5:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 1085 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Impro Basics

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]

Impro Basics

Mon 28 Jul - Mon 15 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

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

When	Time	Where
Mon 28 Jul 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 4 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 11 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 18 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 25 Aug 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 1 Sep 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 8 Sep 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Mon 15 Sep 2025	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3047 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Jazz Ensembles - Audition

Songwriting 1

Songwriting 1 methodically introduces tools, techniques, and strategies for writing and understanding the mechanics of great lyrics, melodies, chords, and song forms. Each class is part lecture, part workshop style, and in each 2-hour class, students with gather tools to generate material for their songs, develop the vocabulary to analyse songwriting techniques through close listening to great songs and songwriters, and receive a weekly project to hone the particular tools of the... [More]

Songwriting 1

Tue 29 Jul - Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Cassandra Long

This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music For adults (minimum age 16)

When	Time	Where
Tue 29 Jul 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 5 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 2 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Blues Guitar

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... [More]

Blues Guitar

Tue 29 Jul - Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Roy Issac

For adults (minimum age 16)
Students will need to bring their own guitar and lead if applicable. Both acoustic and electric welcome.

When	Time	Where
Tue 29 Jul 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 5 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 Aug 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 2 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Sep 2025	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 3026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Jazz Guitar

Rising Stars Audition - Strings

Instruments welcome to apply: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar. 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 entry into the Rising Stars program. Eligibility: Students who have been playing their instrument for at least two years and are over the age of 6 are... [More]

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

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... [More]

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

Songwriting 1

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... [More]

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

Australian Chinese Music Youth Ensemble (High School Students) - Audition

AUSTRALIAN CHINESE MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE Led by Sydney Conservatorium conductor Bradley Lucas, this ensemble is for students who wish to play in an ensemble based on traditional Chinese instruments. Rehearsals will explore repertoire specifically composed for the ensemble, building skills of listening and ensemble playing as well as knowledge of different styles. The ensemble will be drawn from the following instruments: Erhu Pipa Ruan Guzheng Dizi Keyboard The program is open to... [More]

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

Jazz Guitar

This course is aimed at intermediate level guitarists who want to expand on their jazz knowledge while meeting other players of a similar level. It’s a playing based course and the small class size (maximum of seven) allows for a good deal of in class jamming. Topics usually covered include technical aspects of scales and jazz chords, harmony analysis, accompaniment styles, rhythmic aspects and soloing. Examples of repertoire from previous classes include Blue Bossa, Tune Up,... [More]

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

Blues Guitar