Creating Great Lyrics ONLINE
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<p>Creating great lyrics is <strong>not just a matter
...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)
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition
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...THIS ENROLLMENT IS FOR A VIDEO AUDITION ONLY. This fee covers the video audition process only. Please see the full course description for fee levels for the main program.
The class time listed here is the closing date for video applications. Please submit your audition videos or links to con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au by 11:59pm Sunday 30 November.
Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive dates are 21 - 23 January 2026
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,
...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.
Soul Ensemble -Audition
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<p>These classes are designed to introduce the student to a broad range of classic Soul and Rhythm ’n’ Blues music styles. </p>
...THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition with your audition time.
** For adults (minimum age 16)
The fee for the 8 week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $536.80 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 are eligible for a 15% discount. Call office for more info.
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.
The course is for adults (minimum age 16)
Classes will be on:
Tuesday nights from 10 February with Darren Heinrich
or
Thursday nights from 12 February with Nick Hoorweg
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT INSTRUMENT YOU ARE PLAYING FOR THE AUDITION
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
SongLab Junior : A Holiday Songwriting Workshop
<p>This two-day program introduces students aged <strong>8–12</strong> to the creative and technical process of songwriting and music production. Participants will learn how to develop lyrics,
...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.
Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition
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<p>A short audition will be conducted for this course. You will need to enrol for the audition.</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 $520. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January you will only pay the Early Bird rate $457.60 (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 9 February 7.30-9.30pm
or
Tuesday 10 February 5.30-7.30pm
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Jazz Ensembles - Audition
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<p>These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight-reading skills. They
...For adults (minimum age 16)
THIS IS A LIVE AUDITION - You will receive an email 1 week before the audition date to inform you of your audition time.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- Monday 9 February 6-8pm (tutor - Andrew Dickeson)
- Tuesday 10 February 6-8pm (tutor - Karl Laskowski)
- Wednesday 11 February 6-8pm (tutor - Mariela Mulder)
- Thursday 12 February 6-8pm (tutor - Michael Bartolomei)
Any woodwind or brass instrument will be considered for the 'horn' positions.
The fee for the 8 week term is $610. If you enrol for an audition by 12 January (end of early bird offer) you will only pay the Early Bird rate for the term $536.80(12% discount), providing you are successful at audition. If you are a full time student or hold a current pension/healthcare card you are eligible for a 15% discount. You can enter your ID number at checkout to receive this discount.
PLEASE NOTE: We will only audition positions that are vacant. Current students have first option to re-enrol. We will inform you if there are no spots available to audition for asap and refund your audition fee.
Please let us know your instrument when you enrol.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
Australian Chinese Music Youth Ensemble (High School Students) - Audition
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...Audition applications are now open for the 2026 yearly intake.
Classes will begin on the Tuesday two weeks following the audition date.
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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.
...For adults (minimum age 16)
If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
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
...For adults (minimum age 16)
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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
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.