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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]
$610.01 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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2026-05-04 Mon 4 May - 2026-06-29 Mon 29 Jun 2026
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (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.

Instrumentation

PLACES ARE LIMITED FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:

  • 2 pianos (0 spaces left for this term)
  • 2 guitars (1 space left for this term)
  • 1 bass (0 space left for this term)

We can accept any number of wind or other instruments.
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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... [More]
$520 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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2026-05-05 Tue 5 May - 2026-06-30 Tue 30 Jun 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Cassandra Long
For adults (minimum age 16)
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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 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 soloing Examples of repertoire from previous classes include Blue Bossa Tune Up Sonnymoon for... [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]
$20 Limited inc GST
Jazz Ensembles - Audition

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2026-07-15 Wed 15 Jul 2026-07-15
5pm - 7pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Andrew Dickeson

For adults (minimum age 16)

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

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

  • Monday 27 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
  • Tuesday 28 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
  • Wednesday 29 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Bernice Tesara)
  • Thursday 30 JULY 6-8pm (tutor - Michael Bartolomei)

Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

The fee for the 8-week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 29 JUNE (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $536.80 (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full-time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card, you are eligible for a 15% discount. You can enter your ID number at checkout to receive this discount. 

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

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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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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]

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Guitar Ensemble (High School Students) - AUDITION

IMPORTANT For high school students, ages 13 – 18. This class is by audition or invitation only and is face to face at the Conservatorium. We encourage students with a minimum of 3 years' playing experience. Guitarists will need to bring their own footstool. COURSE INFORMATION This course is aimed at intermediate and advanced high school students who wish to improve their technique, musicianship and ensemble playing and have an interest in a broad range of repertoire, techniques and... [More]

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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]

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