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Blues Guitar Level 1

Blues Guitar will look into the Blues Form and discuss the cadence, primary chords, associated scales, tensions and stress points of the harmony and melody. This course will look at variations to the basic progression and discuss the various sub genres such as Delta, Chicago, Texas Blues and more. The course will also present and analyse transcribed solos and look into the sounds and effects created by a few notable Blues guitarist players. In addition, a presentation of more... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

School Workshops

Conservatorium Open Academy can provide your school with a fun, engaging music workshop here at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Our workshops are designed for High School students and we’re keen to be flexible so take a look at the standard options below then complete the form with a brief description of your dream workshop for your students and we’ll see what we can do. GAMELAN WORKSHOPS Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for ‘music ensemble/orchestra.’ Lead by Peter... [More]

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. The 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... [More]

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Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop

If you've always wanted to try the shakuhachi, now's your chance! Shakuhachi Master Bronwyn Kirkpatrick will present this workshop and demonstration introducing shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. The demonstration/workshop is open to anyone 16 years of age and over and no prior musical experience is necessary. It will interest students who feel drawn to Asian music and philosophies and people who want to find out more about the shakuhachi and its tradition. It may... [More]

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Voice Works: enhancing vocal control, communication & care

One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use is based on practical techniques that are common to both good speaking and singing. This practical skills-based workshop aims to provide teachers, professionals and anyone else who would like to use their voice more effectively with the fundamentals of how the voice works, how to use it better and how to look after it.... [More]

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Sydney Con Jazz Festival

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Held over one day the Sydney Con Jazz Festival is a boutique jazz festival presented in conjunction with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Open Academy at the Con and Sydney Improvised Music Association. Sydney Con Jazz Festival 2024 line-up of artists is drawn from the cream of Australian jazz plus some of the best international musicians currently staying in Australia. The festival is designed to be affordable, accessible and show case the best of Jazz... [More]

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]

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Talking Jazz

Enhance your playing by learning how the language of Jazz was developed. Join drummer, bandleader & educator Andrew Dickeson for a “hands-on” journey through the history of Jazz. The classes this term will focus on the evolution of Jazz music – in particular Swing, Bebop, Hard-Bop and more. With a practical focus on listening and watching the great artists of this music, and group discussion, as well as providing plenty of resources should you want to “dig deeper”, this course is... [More]

Barayagal

H3.Barayagal 2022 Barayagal is an intercultural collective of singers that gathers to sing songs of culture and stories. Directed by Gamilaraay songwriter Nardi Simpson, we sing to the place we are in and to the places we all come from. First Nations people and the Sydney University community are invited to join our choir. We welcome people who want to sing for the first time, and people who have been singing all their lives. Barayagal is a community choir, hosted by the Sydney... [More]

From Studio to Stage: psychology for performers

Many of us play well when we practice yet worry, tremble, feel sick, make mistakes or just feel our performance is not “up to scratch” in recitals and exams. We are not alone. Chopin dreaded performing, Pablo Casals often threw up back stage and Barbara Streisand did not perform for twenty years after experiencing a memory lapse in a New York concert. It is estimated that up to 70 percent of musicians believe their public performances are not at the same level as their studio... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.