Program Overview

Program Overview

The Conservatorium Open Academy offers various programs, including Kids at the Con, Rising Stars, and Play at the Con. These programs cater to different age groups and provide a range of musical experiences.

Programs

• Kids at the Con: This program offers available classes, holiday workshops, and FAQs for young students.
  • Available Classes: Provides a list of classes available for kids.
  • Holiday Workshops: Offers workshops during holidays for kids.
  • FAQs: Answers frequently asked questions about the program.
• Rising Stars: This program includes Rising Stars Jazz, how to apply, teachers, testimonials, semester dates and concerts, fees, scholarships and bursaries, and electives.
  • Rising Stars Jazz: A jazz program for rising stars.
  • How to apply: Provides information on the application process.
  • Teachers: Lists the teachers involved in the program.
  • Testimonials: Shares testimonials from past students.
  • Semester dates & Concerts: Provides dates for semesters and concerts.
  • Fees, scholarships & bursaries: Lists the fees and available scholarships and bursaries.
  • Electives: Offers elective courses for students.
• Play at the Con: This program includes teachers and expressions of interest.
  • Teachers: Lists the teachers involved in the program.
  • Expressions of Interest: Allows students to express their interest in the program.

Short Courses

The Conservatorium Open Academy also offers short courses in various areas, including:

• Music Foundations
• Composition
• Singing
• Instrumental
• Ensemble
• Music Technology
• Jazz
• Online
• Face to Face
• High School & Pre-tertiary

Workshops and Festivals

The academy offers various workshops and festivals, including:

• Songwriting Holiday Workshop
• Opera and Music Theatre Lab Intensive Audition
• 3 Singers 3 Workshops
• Music Theatre Audition Workshop
• Jazz Audition Workshop
• School Workshops
• Young Womens Jazz Workshops
• Beginner Shakuhachi Workshop
• Voice Works

Jazz Piano: First Steps Level 2

This course is designed for adults (minimum age 16) who have completed Jazz Piano: First Steps level 1. The course extends the knowledge and skills gained in the previous level, focusing on jazz harmony, melodies, and rhythms. Students will develop a deeper understanding of jazz language and improvisation.

Entry Level

• For adults (minimum age 16)
• Completion of Jazz Piano: First Steps level 1

Course Details

• Duration: 8 sessions, 16 hours total
• Time: 6pm - 8pm (UTC+11:00)
• Location: Room 1034 - Keyboard Lab, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
• Tutor: Renata Arrivolo
• Fee: $580.00 (inc GST), with an early bird discount of $510.40 (expires 12 Jan 2026)