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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 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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2025-07-30 Wed 30 Jul - 2025-09-17 Wed 17 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Renata Arrivolo

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.
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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]
$585 Limited inc GST
Composing for Film

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<p>Held over eight sessions, <strong>Emma Greenhill</strong> will explore different aspects of Film music, as well as provide

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2025-07-30 Wed 30 Jul - 2025-09-17 Wed 17 Sep 2025
6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
8 sessions, 16 hours total
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Emma Greenhill

For adults (minimum age 16)

This is a FACE TO FACE class
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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
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Vocal Fundamentals Level 2

For singers wishing to develop their foundation skills learnt in Vocal Fundamentals, Vocal Fundamentals Level 2 will give students the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, consolidating, applying and extending the fundamental skills in both vocal technique and music literacy. This will allow students to sing and perform with even greater musical understanding and confidence. The course will be repertoire based, so the skills will be extended through the exploration of a... [More]
$500 Limited inc GST
Vocal Fundamentals Level 2

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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
Cathy Kerr , Nadia Piave
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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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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]

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Sound Recording in the Home Studio

For students with a basic foundation in sound recording, this course explores and expands practical skills and knowledge to further develop production techniques and workflow. Areas that will be covered include: Week 1: Recording studio principles – from bedroom to commercial studio. Week 2: Interconnection – making your studio work in both the analog and digital domains. Week 3: Setting up to record – the Digital Audio Workstation, monitoring and the recording space. Week 4:... [More]

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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... [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 h3. 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]

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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]

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