Workshops and Festivals - Conservatorium Open Academy

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]

SongLab: A Holiday Songwriting Workshop

Sophie Hanlon

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 23 Apr 2025	9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Thu 24 Apr 2025	9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00)	Recital Hall East - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

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]

3 Singers 3 Workshops

Sat 17 May
10:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Mohamed Bangoura

Mohamed Bangoura – Saturday 17 May

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 17 May 2025	10:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

3 Singers 3 Workshops

Sat 28 Jun
10:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Elana Stone

Elana Stone – Saturday 28 June

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 28 Jun 2025	10:30am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

3 Singers 3 Workshops

Tue 8 Jul
5:30pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Stephen Taberner

Stephen Taberner – Tuesday 8 July

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 8 Jul 2025	5:30pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00)	Joseph Post Auditorium - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Are you working towards an audition for a music theatre program or production? Be well-informed about the audition process and polish your presentation skills to give yourself an edge in this highly competitive field. This 2.5 hour workshop includes tips on how to present audition videos, and techniques to use in a live audition. There will be the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock live audition* which will be critiqued by staff members from the Conservatorium’s... [More]

Music Theatre Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 31 May
10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2.5 hours total

Narelle Yeo

If you wish to do a mock audition please bring your sheet music with you on the day for the accompanist. We will get through as many mock auditions as we can, but there is no guarantee.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 31 May 2025	10am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Music Theatre Performance Skills (15-22yrs)

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Do you have an upcoming jazz audition you are working towards? Be well-informed about the audition process so you can achieve your best result in this highly competitive field. This three-hour workshop includes discussion and demonstration of audition techniques including information on the Conservatorium’s audition process, a mock Jazz Aptitude Test, and the opportunity for some students to undertake a mock audition*, which will be critiqued by staff members from the... [More]

Jazz Audition Technique Workshop

Sat 23 Aug
2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 3 hours total

Steve Barry , Hannah James

If you wish to do a mock audition, please email us at con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au after you enrol to advise (please include what instrument you play) - this will help us to know how many people are interested. We will try to get through as many mock auditions as we can, but there is no guarantee.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 23 Aug 2025	2pm - 5pm (UTC+10:00)	Music Workshop - Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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

Young Women's Jazz Workshops

The program Jazz is about communication, expression, and speaking freely through your instrument. The widespread genre is one that’s evolved more than most because change is supported rather than ridiculed. Maybe you’ll be the one to lead the next great change! Are you a young female-identifying, or LGBTQIA+ instrumentalist?! Do you want to bop like Terri Lyne Carrington, groove like Nubya Garcia, or sing like Esperanza Spalding – then this course is for you! Developed in... [More]

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]

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

Opera and Music Theatre Lab Audition

OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE LAB 2025: January 19 - 25 Are you an aspiring Opera or Music Theatre singer? Hone in on your singing and acting skills at our week-long intensive Opera & Music Theatre Lab! The Open Academy is delighted to again present Opera & Music Theatre Lab in January 2025. Opera & Music Theatre Lab is a 7-day intensive program for aspiring operatic and/or music theatre singers aged 15 – 25. Working with a team of professional conductors, directors and music coaches Opera... [More]

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

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]

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

School Workshops

The 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 provide. GAMELAN WORKSHOPS* Gamelan is a generic Indonesian word for ‘music ensemble/orchestra.’ This... [More]