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Find the music in you at the Con! Conservatorium offers music education to the Community of Sydney

Since 1974 the Open Academy at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music has opened the doors of the Conservatorium to the community through a wide range of programs, courses and workshops for school students, musicians, music teachers and to all those who are interested in learning more about music. Courses are held in the outstanding facilities of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Macquarie Street, Sydney and are designed to inspire and challenge. It’s never too late to learn about music so why not join us today?

14/09/2026

🚨 ENDS TONIGHT 🚨

Your last chance to save 12%.

The Early Bird offer finishes at midnight.

Enrol now and join us for Term 4!

13/09/2026

Most people think confident speakers are born that way.

They're not.

A strong voice isn't luck. Clear communication isn't talent. Presence isn't something you're born with.

They're skills.

At Voice Works, you'll learn practical, research-based techniques to improve vocal confidence, projection, clarity and endurance.

📅 Saturday 7 November
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music

🎤 Because vocal confidence isn't magic. It's technique.

👉 https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/WFVceWork

11/09/2026

Rising Stars Newsletter - Saturday 12th September - https://mailchi.mp/sydney.edu.au/rising-stars-free-concerts-15633166
🎶 Bring the whole family this Saturday to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for the Rising Stars Free Concerts!

🌟 Enjoy inspiring performances from Sydney’s most talented young musicians at 11am, 2pm, and a final 3pm concert

No tickets needed!

Just come along and share the joy of live music

A perfect outing to spark creativity and celebrate Sydney's musical future!

11/09/2026

🎧 Make music with technology.

Join Joe Manton for Electronic Music Production ONLINE and learn the skills behind modern music creation.

Explore sound design, synthesis, recording, mixing and production across today's leading music software platforms in a live, interactive online classroom.

📅 Tuesdays from 13 October
💻 Live online
🎵 8 weeks
✨ Places available

Your next track starts here.

11/09/2026

🎧 Make the music you want to hear.

Whether you're dreaming of producing electronic tracks, creating immersive soundscapes or finally learning the tools behind modern music production, this online course will help bring your ideas to life.

Join electronic music producer and educator Joe Manton for an interactive eight-week journey into the creative and technical foundations of electronic music production.

You'll explore the production process, develop practical skills, experiment with sound and learn techniques used by today's electronic music makers, all from the comfort of home.

✨ Electronic Music Production (Online)
📅 Tuesdays, 13 October – 1 December 2026
🕖 7pm – 9pm
💻 Live online classes
🎵 Tutor: Joe Manton
✅ Places available

All you need is a computer, an internet connection and a passion for music.

Create. Produce. Experiment. Enrol now.

11/09/2026

🔥 3 DAYS LEFT 🔥

Thinking about joining a Short Course this Spring?

Now's the time.

Save 12% before our Early Bird offer ends on 14 September.

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08/09/2026

🎵 Ready to take your songwriting to the next level?

Join fellow songwriters at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and explore the craft of creating songs that connect, inspire and resonate.

Through practical writing exercises, creative feedback and guided discussion, you'll develop your lyric writing, melody creation and song structure while building confidence in your own artistic voice.

Whether you're writing your first original songs or looking to refine your creative process, this course offers a supportive environment to experiment, collaborate and grow as a songwriter.

✨ Songwriting
📅 Commencing October 2026
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
🎶 Face-to-face learning

Find new ideas. Refine your craft. Write the songs only you can write.

Enrol now!
https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCSWR3

06/09/2026

⏰ 7 DAYS TO GO ⏰

Just one week left to save 12% on eligible Short Courses.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, there's a course waiting for you.

Enrol now.
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06/09/2026

🎼 Have you ever wanted to create your own music?

Join acclaimed composer and educator Roger Lock for Music Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and discover how musical ideas become finished works.

Over eight engaging weeks, you'll explore melody, harmony, rhythm and compositional techniques while developing your own original compositions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Whether you're inspired by classical, film, jazz or contemporary music, you'll gain practical skills, personalised feedback and the opportunity to workshop your music with fellow composers.

✨ Music Composition
📅 Tuesdays, 13 October – 1 December 2026
🕕 6pm – 8pm
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
🎼 Face-to-face
✅ Places available

Turn your musical ideas into something real. Enrol now.

05/09/2026

Experience jazz piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with renowned tutor Renata Arrivolo.

Through expert guidance, practical playing, improvisation and ensemble work, you'll develop the skills and confidence to bring jazz standards to life at the keyboard.

Join a community of curious musicians, sharpen your technique, and discover the joy of creative music-making.

🎹 Jazz Piano: First Steps
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
🗓️ October 2026
Secure your place now.🎹 Ready to start your jazz piano journey?

Join acclaimed pianist and educator Renata Arrivolo for Jazz Piano: First Steps at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Across 8 inspiring weeks, you'll explore jazz harmony, rhythm, improvisation and classic jazz repertoire in a fun, supportive and creative environment.

✨ TWO classes available in October 2026:
• Level 2 | Mondays from 12 October
• Level 1 | Thursdays from 15 October

Whether you're continuing from previous study or taking your first steps into jazz, there's a class for you.

Places are limited. Enrol now and start playing, improvising and creating with confidence.

Address

1 Conservatorium Road
Sydney, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61293511400

Website

http://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/

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