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Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

Creating great lyrics is not just a matter of coming up with good ideas—it’s knowing how to build on those ideas, and turn them into finished songs—songs that communicate your unique perspective, and also communicate to a wider audience.   As the masters say, inspiration only matters if you know what to do with it. This course is all about equipping you with the practical tools and concepts for taking your inspiration, and confidently turning it into your best song lyrics. ... [More]
$225.01 Limited inc GST
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

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Self paced

2025-09-05 2025-09-05
Virtual Sydney Conservatorium of Music

This is the self-paced version of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: TUTOR SUPPORT IS NOT OFFERED IN THE SELF-PACED COURSE.

An email granting you access to the content modules will be sent to your nominated email the next business day (excluding Fridays) after your payment has been received. Access to the modules will be for 12 months from the receipt of that email.

For adults (minimum age 16)

$335.01 $294.80 Limited inc GST
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

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This is the mentored version of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: The course start date listed on your enrolment is when you will receive access to Module 1 content,  NOT the time you are expected to attend a session. First Zoom Mentored session will be WEDNESDAY 29 October at 6.30pm

The content for the first module will be released on Wednesday 22 October and the first mentored zoom session is Wednesday 29 October at 6.30pm. You will receive zoom links and module access info closer to start date.  Each subsequent module will be released the day after each zoom session.  You do not need to attend a zoom session at that time. Work through module 1 over the week as preparation for your first mentored zoom session. All mentored zoom sessions will be recorded for students to access. You will maintain access to the module content for 12 months from the start date (will expire 6 August 2026) and access to Zoom class videos will available until early October 2025.

For adults (minimum age 16)

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

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]
$20 Limited inc GST
Jazz Ensembles - Audition

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For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to confirm your audition time. Auditions will be no longer than 15 minutes.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

  • Mon    13 October 6-8pm  - tutor Andrew Dickeson
  • Tues   14 October 6-8pm   - tutor Karl Laskowski
  • Wed    15 October 6-8pm   - tutor Mariela Mulder
  • Thurs 16 October 6-8pm  - tutor Michael Bartolomei

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term is $585. If you enrol for an audition by 15 September (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $514.80 for the term (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

PLEASE NOTE:   We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. If there are no spots available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee.

Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition. Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.

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

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

An immersive and engaging holiday program where 14 to 17 year olds who love music can learn song structure, lyric writing, chord progressions, melody creation and basic production. Working together in small teams, and guided by professional singer-songwriter and music producer Sophie Hanlon, participants will create and record an original song in just 2 days! What's included: Two 6-hour Days: a hands-on, guided songwriting and music production journey led by professional... [More]
$300 Limited inc GST
SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

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<p>An immersive and engaging holiday program where 14 to 17 year olds who love music can learn song structure,

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Click the ENROL NOW button and enter the student's details. You will then be prompted to add a Guardian before proceeding to the payment page. 

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

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]
$20 Limited inc GST
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition

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<p><em>A short audition will be conducted for this course.  You will need to enrol for the audition.</em></p>

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For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A FACE TO FACE AUDITION

Notification of your specific 10 min audition time will be sent the week prior to the audition date.

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the term class. The fee for the 8 week term will be $500. If you enrol for an audition by 15 September you will only pay the Early Bird rate $440 (12% discount) for the term, providing you are successful at audition. If you are a current full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you are eligible for a 15% discount.

CLASS START DATES ARE:
Monday 13 October 7.30-9.30pm

or

Wednesday 15 October  5.30-7.30pm

If there isn't a class to suit you, 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]
$20 Limited inc GST
Soul Ensemble -Audition

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For adults (minimum age 16)

THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition to confirm your audition time. Auditions will be no longer than 15 minutes.

SOUL ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 

  • Tuesday nights 6-8pm from 14 October - tutor Darren Heinrich

             OR              

  • Thursday nights 6-8pm from  16 October - tutor Darren Heinrich

Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol in the course. The fee for the 8 week term is $585. If you enrol for an audition by 15 September, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $514.80 for the term (12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full-time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you will be eligible for a 15% discount - for this to apply, you will need to enter your ID number when you enrol in the course.

PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. If there are no places available for your instrument, we will inform you and refund your audition fee.

Please let us know your instrument when enrolling in the audition.

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

Australian Flute Festival: Junior Day

Junior Day Friday 3 October, 2025 The Junior Day is open to players between 8 and 16 years old with a minimum equivalent playing standard of approximately 3rd grade AMEB/ABRSM/Trinity. Register your child for Junior Day on this page. Booking early attracts discounted rates – please refer to the below table for a breakdown:   Supersaver 1 Apr – 1 Jun Earlybird 2 Jun – 31 Jul Standard 1 Aug – 2 Oct On the Day 3 Oct Junior Day pass $140 $160 $195   $220 Parents are welcome to sit in... [More]
$220 $195 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Junior Day

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Enrol your child here for Junior Day

Entry Level: Junior Day is open to players between 8 and 16 years old with a minimum equivalent playing standard of approximately 3rd grade AMEB/ABRSM/Trinity.

Click the ENROL NOW button and enter the student's details. You will then be prompted to add a Guardian before proceeding to the payment page. 

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Australian Flute Festival: Professional Learning Day

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY Friday 3 October, 2025 ‘To teach is to learn twice over’ Joseph Joubert Register to attend the Australian Flute Festival’s Professional Learning Day on this page. The day is aimed at flute teachers who teach students of all levels and all ages. Booking early attracts discounted rates – please refer to the below table for a breakdown:   Supersaver 1 Apr – 1 Jun Earlybird 2 Jun – 31 Jul Standard 1 Aug – 2 Oct On the Day 3 Oct Professional Learning Day pass... [More]
$200.00 $175 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Professional Learning Day

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Enrol here for Professional Learning Day

Please note: registration to the Professional Learning Day does not include admission to the Main Festival. If you also wish to attend the Main Festival 4-6 October, please register separately for a full-festival or single-day pass.

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Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

FULL FESTIVAL AND SINGLE-DAY PASSES Saturday 4 October to Monday 6 October 2025 Purchase your 3-day or single-day pass to the Australian Flute Festival on this page. Booking early attracts discounted rates; please refer to the below table for a breakdown -   Supersaver 1 Apr – 1 Jun Earlybird 2 Jun – 31 Jul Standard 1 Aug – 3 Oct On the Day 4 Oct – 6 Oct Full Festival – Adult $330 $420 $475   $550 Full Festival – Student/Pensioner $270 $330 $390   $440 Sat/Sun Day Rate – Adult $160... [More]
$550 $475 Limited inc GST / $390
Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

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Enrol here for the full 3 days of the Festival

To enrol with a concession click the ENROL NOW button and enter the requested personal information and proceed to the checkout page. Individuals entitled to a Student or Pensioner Concession will need to use the Add Concession option when you get to the checkout page.  Patrons using a Seniors Card please use Oct 6 2025 as the expiry date.

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$275 $225 Limited inc GST / $195
Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

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Enrol here for a day pass for Saturday 4 October

To enrol with a concession click the ENROL NOW button and enter the requested personal information and proceed to the checkout page. Individuals entitled to a Student or Pensioner Concession will need to use the Add Concession option when you get to the checkout page.  Patrons using a Seniors Card please use Oct 6 2025 as the expiry date.

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$275 $225 Limited inc GST / $195
Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

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Enrol here for a day pass for Sunday 5 October

To enrol with a concession click the ENROL NOW button and enter the requested personal information and proceed to the checkout page. Individuals entitled to a Student or Pensioner Concession will need to use the Add Concession option when you get to the checkout page.  Patrons using a Seniors Card please use Oct 6 2025 as the expiry date.

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$265.00 $215 Limited inc GST / $185
Australian Flute Festival: Full Festival and Single Day Passes

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Enrol here for a day pass for Monday 6 October

To enrol with a concession click the ENROL NOW button and enter the requested personal information and proceed to the checkout page. Individuals entitled to a Student or Pensioner Concession will need to use the Add Concession option when you get to the checkout page.  Patrons using a Seniors Card please use Oct 6 2025 as the expiry date.

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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]
$555.01 $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

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

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]
$500.01 $440 Limited inc GST
Contemporary Singer

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<p>This is an engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will

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This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
For adults (minimum age 16)
$500.01 $440 Limited inc GST
Contemporary Singer

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<p>This is an engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will

...
This is a FACE TO FACE class in the Conservatorium building
For adults (minimum age 16)

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