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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]

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

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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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]
$555 Limited inc GST
Blues Guitar

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2025-02-11 Tue 11 Feb - 2025-04-01 Tue 1 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Roy Issac
For adults (minimum age 16)
Students will need to bring their own guitar and lead if applicable. Both acoustic and electric welcome.
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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... [More]
$500 Limited inc GST
Songwriting Workshop - level 2

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<p>Cassandra Long is a singer, educator, writer, and performer based in Sydney, Australia. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude

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2025-02-18 Tue 18 Feb - 2025-04-08 Tue 8 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Cassandra Long
For adults (minimum age 16)
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su no yes
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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 six) 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]

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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... [More]

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

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]

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