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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]
$20 Limited inc GST
Australian Chinese Music Youth Ensemble (High School Students) - Audition

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<p><strong>AUSTRALIAN CHINESE MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE</strong></p>

<p>Led by Sydney Conservatorium conductor Bradley Lucas, this ensemble is

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2025-07-10 Thu 10 Jul 2025-07-10
4:30pm - 7pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Brad Lucas
Audition applications are now open for the mid-year 2025 year intake
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Piano for Beginners Level 3

Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, Piano for Beginners level 3 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in varying hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training, sight reading skill, pedal use, basic chord symbol reading, and exploration of basic... [More]
$555 Limited inc GST
Piano for Beginners Level 3

<p>Taught in the keyboard lab on weighted digital keyboards, Piano for Beginners level 3 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding

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2025-07-28 Mon 28 Jul - 2025-09-22 Mon 22 Sep 2025
3pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Cathy Kerr
For adults (minimum age 16)
This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
Entry: by prior enrolment in Piano for Beginners Level 2
Please note there will be no class on Monday 25th August
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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the Jazz Piano 1st Steps level 1 course.  By studying classic jazz tunes from the Great American Songbook and by many of the jazz masters, students will develop a deeper understanding of jazz harmony as well as melodies and rhythms unique to the jazz idiom. The skills of voicing chords and voice leading will be developed further as well as learning jazz language to help with improvisation and jazz feel.... [More]
$555 Limited inc GST
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

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<p>Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the Jazz Piano 1st Steps level 1 course.  By

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2025-07-28 Mon 28 Jul - 2025-09-15 Mon 15 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Renata Arrivolo
This is a face to face class held in our piano lab at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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Piano for Beginners Level 2

Piano for Beginner Level 2 is designed for the intermediate beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic scales and playing pieces in 5 finger hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of technical work, finger training and exploration of basic piano literature in varying hand positions, as well as ensemble playing. The course will be taken at a speed, best... [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]
$555 Limited inc GST
Blues Guitar

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<p>Blues Guitar will look into the Blues Form and discuss the cadence, primary chords, associated scales, tensions and stress

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2025-07-29 Tue 29 Jul - 2025-09-16 Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) (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.
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su no yes
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Piano for Continuers

Piano for Continuers is designed for the advanced beginner who has completed Piano for Beginners Level 4 and would like to continue to learn more challenging repertoire in a group context. The focus of the course will be on further development of piano technique, as well as exploring the inner workings of pieces, and how to emotionally connect for more expressive, nuanced and confident performances. A feature of the course, and a key part of each class, will be the preparation of a... [More]

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Piano for Beginners Level 4

Level 4 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in varying hand positions. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course exploring popular music and music from film and TV. The course will include technical work, music reading, basic chord symbol comprehension and pedal technique. The course will be taken at a speed,... [More]
$555 Limited inc GST
Piano for Beginners Level 4

<p>Level 4 is designed for the advanced beginner, who is familiar with the notes of the keyboard, has prior understanding of note reading, and experience with basic technical work and piano pieces in

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2025-07-30 Wed 30 Jul - 2025-09-17 Wed 17 Sep 2025
3pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Peter Walsh
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su yes no
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Piano for Beginners Level 1

Never played piano before? Keen to learn? Piano for Beginners Level 1 is a group class designed for the absolute beginner. By the end of the course you will be able to find your way around the keyboard, play simple tunes and accompaniments and understand the basics of good piano technique. Over 8 weeks, students will be taken through an intensive course of note reading, finger training and exploration of basic piano literature, as well as basic ensemble playing. Level 1 will cover... [More]

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Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 1

Aimed at the pianist who is a beginner to Jazz, this course offers students an introduction to jazz harmony, rhythm and improvisation. Over the course of 8 weeks students will further develop their technical ability, performance skills and music theory knowledge through playing classic jazz tunes. The classes are held in our keyboard lab and the course embraces creativity and experimentation. As well as working through notated scores; students will be guided to explore their own... [More]
$555 Limited inc GST
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 1

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<p>Aimed at the pianist who is a beginner to Jazz, this course offers students an introduction to jazz harmony, rhythm and

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2025-07-31 Thu 31 Jul - 2025-09-18 Thu 18 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Renata Arrivolo
This is an FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
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 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]

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