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Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

A short audition will be conducted for this course.  You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare: a verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. There will also be some vocal exercises to be given on the day. Should you be successful, you will be emailed after the audition date with a link to enrol in the class itself. The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This... [More]

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

Soul Ensemble -Audition

These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. Key features of this broad genre are revealed through the performance of historically important repertoire from the 1950s/60s/70s through to the present era. Vocalists gain experience singing both lead and harmony parts, while rhythm section players learn to create authentic grooves that will move an audience. Horn players learn to work as a section, punctuating... [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: Drummers will... [More]

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Contemporary Singer

This is an engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will learn basic singing skills and techniques designed to develop their voices and confidence, including exercises to improve their range, dynamic ability and performance skills. Students will have the opportunity to sing individually with Jo in order to focus on the areas that are most important to each student’s individual development. These individual workshops... [More]

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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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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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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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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
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 space left for this term)
2 guitars  (2 spaces 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.
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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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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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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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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.

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