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Vocal Horizons Level 2

This course is for singers who want to delve deeper into vocal technique, enhance practice strategies and develop a greater knowledge of solo and ensemble/part-singing repertoire with more technically advanced songs. Vocal and performance techniques covered include: • A combination of scales and warm-up exercises • Incorporating essential basic theory in ensemble repertoire • The importance of group harmony and blending • Awareness of increased vocal range and intonation •... [More]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Vocal Horizons Level 2

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This course is for singers who want to delve deeper into vocal technique, enhance practice strategies and develop a greater

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THIS IS A FACE TO FACE CLASS
For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry Level: Prior completion of Vocal Horizons Level 1, or equivalent – if you have not done Level 1, please email us with a summary of your experience and the tutor will advise if the course is suitable for you.

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

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]
$555 $488.40 Limited inc GST
Piano for Beginners Level 1

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<p>Never played piano before? Keen to learn? Piano for Beginners Level 1 is a group class designed for the absolute beginner.

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This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium buildingFor adults (minimum age 16)

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

Music Fundamentals Level 3 ONLINE

Unpack the language of written music. This course continues the development of the practical and theoretical skills achieved in Levels 1 and 2, analysing contemporary harmony, modal scales and complex rhythmic concepts. An exploration of performance, composition and research techniques is also included, culminating in an overview of twentieth century genres. A brief discussion of the history of jazz, its evolution and influence on Western music is also presented. Level 3 will... [More]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Music Fundamentals Level 3 ONLINE

<p>Unpack the language of written music.</p>

<p>This course continues the development of the practical and theoretical skills achieved in Levels 1 and 2, analysing contemporary harmony, modal scales

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This is an ONLINE CLASS 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

A workbook covering Music Fundamentals 1-4  is required for this class. (You may already have purchased this from a previous level). If you need to purchase this, please scroll to the bottom of this page and add to cart with your course enrolment. It will be mailed a week before the term starts, to the postal address you provide when enrolling. The cost of the workbook is $50.

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

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Jazz Harmony 1

Jazz Harmony focuses on the study of chords and their relationship with each other. This class will review some fundamental harmonic concepts before exploring major and minor scale harmony in depth. The course will also discuss diatonic reharmonization, dominant chord types, modal interchange and the Blues form, through the study of a selected number of Jazz standards presented in class. This course may be particularly useful for students wanting to apply for the tertiary jazz... [More]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Jazz Harmony 1

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<p>Jazz Harmony focuses on the study of chords and their relationship with each other. This class will review some fundamental

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This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
For adults (minimum age 16)
Entry level: Must be able to read music, have an understanding of how to construct chords, and an understanding of the major and minor scales and keys. Suggested minimum: Music Fundamentals 3 or equivalent.

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]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Songwriting 1

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<p>Songwriting 1 methodically introduces tools, techniques, and strategies for writing and understanding the mechanics of great

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This is a face to face class at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music For adults (minimum age 16)

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

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]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Electronic Music Production ONLINE

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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*

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

Music Fundamentals Level 1 ONLINE

Unpack the language of music in this series of courses. This course explains music theory to a very diverse audience, with varying levels of musical background; from those who haven't touched music since childhood to those who have never learnt notation before as well as those who play or sing but haven’t delved into the details of rhythm, pitch, keys, notation, harmony and musical styles.  Level 1  Understanding and recognition of common musical symbols and signs Reading and... [More]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Music Fundamentals Level 1 ONLINE

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<p>Unpack the language of music in this series of courses.</p>

<p>This course explains music theory to a very

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This is an ONLINE CLASS
For adults (minimum age 16) Complete beginners welcome!

A workbook covering Music Fundamentals 1-4 is required for this class.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page and add to cart with your course enrolment. It will be mailed a week before the term starts, to the postal address you provide when enrolling. The cost of the workbook is $50.

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

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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 $488.40 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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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

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

Music Fundamentals Level 2 ONLINE

Unpack the language of music in this series of courses. This course extends the practical and theoretical skills achieved in Level 1 and also begins an extensive study of harmony, with an historic look at this development, analysing triads and their inversions, and culminating in a thorough study of all 7th type chords. Cadences and minor scales are also covered. Level 2 will cover: The ability to construct 3 note chords Triads from any note Understanding common chord progression... [More]
$500 $440 Limited inc GST
Music Fundamentals Level 2 ONLINE

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<p>Unpack the language of music in this series of courses.</p>

<p>This course extends the practical and theoretical

...

This is an ONLINE CLASS 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

A workbook covering Music Fundamentals 1-4  is required for this class. (You may already have purchased this from a previous level). If you need to purchase this, please scroll to the bottom of this page and add to cart with your course enrolment. It will be mailed a week before the term starts, to the postal address you provide when enrolling. The cost of the workbook is $50.

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

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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 $488.40 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

...

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