Music Technology - Conservatorium Open Academy

Ableton Live Performance

This course will provide an introduction to the Ableton Live environment and focus on how it can be used as a live performance tool. It will make use of hardware MIDI controllers and demonstrate methods of integrating acoustic instruments to form a hybrid approach. It will also explore different ways of using Ableton Live in a performance context, using case studies to dissect and analyse the performance approach of a wide variety of musicians and bands, so students have a broad... [More]

Ableton Live Performance

Wed 10 Feb - Wed 31 Mar 2021
6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Luke Warren

This class is FACE TO FACE

When	Time	Where
Wed 10 Feb 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Feb 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 24 Feb 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 03 Mar 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 10 Mar 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Mar 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 24 Mar 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 31 Mar 2021	6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)	Room 1031 - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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Composing for Film

Held over eight sessions, the course will explore different aspects of Film music, as well as provide opportunities for practical composition in different film contexts. Andrew will share his 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 the... [More]

Composing for Film

Wed 10 Feb - Wed 31 Mar 2021
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Andrew Scott

This is an ONLINE class taught in real time
For adults (minimum age 16)

*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*

*Recommended but not essential
- DAW software (Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Garageband, etc.)
- MIDI keyboard
- Headphones or speakers*

When	Time	Where
Wed 10 Feb 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Feb 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 24 Feb 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 03 Mar 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 10 Mar 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 17 Mar 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 24 Mar 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Wed 31 Mar 2021	6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)	tbc - Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Electronic Music Production

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 with 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 follow along with the free option (Reaper) presented... [More]

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Live Sound

This course will provide an introduction to live sound production, including: Principles and building blocks of a sound system Microphones and mixers Loudspeakers Front of House and monitors External signal processing – EQ, compression and Effects Sound system operation WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE The tutor’s real-world experience was invaluable. I was able to get answers to questions about problems I had encountered in live sound scenarios. Great value for money. [More]

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