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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 Limited inc GST
Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE

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Self paced

2025-06-06 2025-06-06
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 $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 13 August at 6.30pm

The content for the first module will be released on Wednesday 6 August and the first mentored zoom session is Wednesday 13 August 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.

Australian Flute Festival: Competitions

Competitions The Australian Flute Festival is running 4 competitions as part of the 2025 Festival: Australian International Flute Competition - 32 years and under Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday 20th June 2025 Young Artist Competition - 18 years and under Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday 20th June 2025 Piccolo Competition - 32 years and under Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday 20th June 2025 Flute Quartet and Trio Competition - all ages Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday 15th August 2025 All age... [More]
$150 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Competitions

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Enrol here for the Australian International Flute Competition - 32 years and under

Please note: the date listed (Fri 20 Jun) is the closing date for entries, NOT the date of the event.

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$100 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Competitions

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Enrol here for the Young Artist Competition - 18 years and under

Please note: the date listed (Fri 20 Jun) is the closing date for entries, NOT the date of the event.

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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$120 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Competitions

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Enrol here for the Piccolo Competition - 32 years and under

Please note: the date listed (Fri 20 Jun) is the closing date for entries, NOT the date of the event.

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$120 Limited inc GST
Australian Flute Festival: Competitions

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Enrol here for the Flute Quartet and Trio Competition - all ages

The enrolment fee is for the whole ensemble; only 1 member needs to enrol on behalf of the group.

Please note: the date listed (Fri 15 Aug) is the closing date for entries, NOT the date of the event.

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3 Singers 3 Workshops

BOOK 1 WORKSHOP FOR $55, 2 WORKSHOPS FOR $100, or ALL THREE FOR $135* *discount will be applied automatically at checkout if you are enrolling in more than 1 workshop Open Academy brings you three of Australia's top vocal specialists in this series of workshops. Each facilitator brings their unique skills and style to their session and is sure to get participants raising the roof in song! The workshops are open to all singers. All levels of experience welcome, so join us for one or... [More]
$55 Limited inc GST
3 Singers 3 Workshops

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Elana Stone – Saturday 28 June

$55 Limited inc GST
3 Singers 3 Workshops

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Stephen Taberner – Tuesday 8 July

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 30 June 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 28 July 7.30-9.30pm

or

Wednesday 30 July 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.

SOUL ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 

  • Tuesday nights 6-8pm from 29 July - tutor Darren Heinrich

             OR              

  • Thursday nights 6-8pm from 31 July - tutor Nick Hoorweg

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 30 June, 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.

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.

JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

  • Mon    28 July 6-8pm  - tutor Andrew Dickeson
  • Tues   29 July 6-8pm   - tutor Karl Laskowski
  • Wed    30 July 6-8pm   - tutor Mariela Mulder
  • Thurs 31 July  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 30 June(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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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. 

If you experience any issues with the checkout process, please try using an In Private or Incognito browser.

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

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
Please note there will be no class on Monday 25th August

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 $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 $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)

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

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 $488.40 Limited inc GST
Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

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<p>Students will be extending the knowledge and skills that they gained in the Jazz Piano 1st Steps level 1 course.  By

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This is a face to face class held in our piano lab at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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