Composition - Conservatorium Open Academy

Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Creating great lyrics is not just a matter of coming up with good ideas—it’s knowing how to build on those ideas, and turn them into finished songs—songs that communicate your unique perspective, and also communicate to a wider audience. As the masters say, inspiration only matters if you know what to do with it. This course is all about equipping you with the practical tools and concepts for taking your inspiration, and confidently turning it into your best song lyrics. ... [More]

Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Self paced

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This is the self-paced version of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED IN THE SELF-PACED COURSE.

An email granting you access to the content modules will be sent to your nominated email the next business day (excluding Fridays) after your payment has been received. Access to the modules will be for 12 months from the receipt of that email.

For adults (minimum age 16)

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

Music Composition

The aim of the Music Composition course is to provide participants with the basic knowledge and compositional techniques required to work in the style that they wish to explore. Participants will work on a range of composition activities to generate ideas and subsequently shape them into a musical work. Each week students receive feedback and advice going forward from both the tutor and fellow peers. Different topics will be discussed and explored including Finding inspiration and... [More]

Music Composition

Tue 5 May - Tue 23 Jun 2026
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Roger Lock

THIS IS FACE TO FACE CLASS
For adults (minimum age 16)

ENTRY LEVEL: Prior completion of Music Fundamentals Level 3 or equivalent recommended (approx. AMEB Grade 5 Musicianship). Must be able to read music.

When	Time	Where
Tue 5 May 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 May 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 May 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 May 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 2 Jun 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Jun 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Jun 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 23 Jun 2026	6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 2004 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, 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... [More]

Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Tue 5 May - Tue 23 Jun 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Cassandra Long

For adults (minimum age 16)

When	Time	Where
Tue 5 May 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 May 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 May 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 May 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 2 Jun 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Jun 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Jun 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 23 Jun 2026	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)	4026 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Songwriting 1

Electronic Music Production ONLINE

Electronic Music Production ONLINE This course will assist students to develop skills in using technology that will enhance and inspire their composing and develop their live electronic music skills. Students will learn how to create electronic music projects that can be applied to various software such as Reaper, Max/Msp, Logic, Studio One, Ableton and VCV Rack for sound design and sequencing. The course is designed to be non-DAW specific so students can use their own software or... [More]

Electronic Music Production ONLINE

Tue 5 May - Tue 23 Jun 2026
7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Joe Manton

This is an ONLINE class taught in real time

Participants will need:
a device with a webcam and mic (laptop, tablet or phone all have these as part of their internal systems a desktop or laptop is preferred)
a quiet spot in your home away from distractions
an internet connection
access to your email address you use to register to this class from the device above
Please note that this class will begin on Tuesday 5 May

When	Time	Where
Tue 5 May 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 12 May 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 19 May 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 26 May 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 2 Jun 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 9 Jun 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 16 Jun 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Tue 23 Jun 2026	7pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	ONLINE - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

If there isn't a class to suit you, 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]

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

Songwriting Workshop - level 2

Composing for Film

Held over eight sessions, Emma Greenhill will explore different aspects of Film music, as well as provide opportunities for practical composition in different film contexts. Emma will share her extensive scoring experience covering an eclectic range of film and music knowledge. The course includes in-depth analysis of the film scoring process and techniques and will span various film music genres and their idiosyncrasies and traditions. These sessions will also give insights into... [More]

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

Making Music in Ableton Live

This short course is primarily aimed at newcomers to Ableton Live and is designed to get you up to speed and making music in Live as quickly as possible, building your skills, knowledge and ability to create music in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation – In this case Ableton Live) over the 8 weeks. During the course, music making and production techniques that are applicable to a variety of genres/styles will be covered, allowing students to focus on their preferred genre(s) and begin... [More]

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