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.

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Instruments welcome to apply are: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Cor Anglais, Saxophone. 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... [More]

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

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