Open Academy at the Con

🔥 Term 3 Short Courses are line, time is running out to secure your Early Bird discount! Early Bird ends June 29th!

Ready to make some music this winter? 🎶
Join us at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music from 27 July – 17 September and dive into a creative, hands-on experience at The Con 🎼
From jazz to film scoring, singing to piano — find your sound 🎷🎤🎹🎬
💡 Open to everyone in the community
💸 Discounts available:
✔️ 15% concession (students, pensioners, HCC, Uni staff)
✔️ 12% early bird savings
🚀 Don’t miss out — secure your spot now:
https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/Short+Courses

🎶 One week to go…
Only 7 days left to grab Early Bird pricing for our Term 3 courses at The Con 🎼
Whether it’s songwriting, blues guitar, or recording — now’s the time to jump in 🎸🎧✨
💸 Save while you can!
👉 Enrol now - https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/Short+Courses

🎬 Composing for Film
Tutor: Emma Greenhill
🗓️ Wednesdays | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📅 28 July – 15 September

Step into the world of screen storytelling through music 🎶✨ in this hands-on course with Emma Greenhill.

Across nine sessions, explore how music shapes narrative 🎭, builds emotion ❤️, and transforms visuals into compelling stories 🎥. Working with real film clips, you’ll develop skills in spotting scenes 👀, writing themes 🎼, orchestrating ideas 🎻, and syncing music seamlessly to picture 🎬.

Perfect for composers, songwriters, and musicians looking to expand their creative toolkit—no prior film scoring experience required. Just bring your curiosity and creativity 🚀.

Last chance to sign up for the Jazz Audition Technique Workshop!

Got a jazz audition coming up? 🎶
Set yourself up for success with this practical workshop led by Conservatorium staff Steve Barry and Hannah James. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to walk in feeling confident and ready.

What’s included:
• audition tips & strategies 🎼
• mock jazz aptitude test 📝
• optional mock audition with feedback 🎤
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
🗓️ Saturday 20 June
⏰ 2–4 PM
💲 $85
Bring your instrument if you’d like to participate 🎹🥁🎺 (amps provided, BYO leads/sticks)
🚀 Take the stress out of audition day
Enrol now — limited places available

Enrol now and walk into your audition feeling prepared and confident.

🔥 Ready to level up your home recordings?
🎧 Sound Recording in the Home Studio | Term 3
Go beyond the basics and learn how to record, produce, and refine your sound 🎶
🎚️ From DAWs to drum recording
🎤 Capture pro-quality vocals
🎧 Mix and shape your final track
📅 27 July – 14 September
⏰ Mon 6–8pm
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
💡 Includes a live recording project
💸 Early bird pricing available
🎯 Secure your place:
https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCSRB2

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✍️ Learn the craft behind great songs

🎶 Songwriting 1 | Term 3
Develop your skills in:
🎵 Lyrics & storytelling
🎼 Melody & chord progressions
🎧 Song structure & analysis
📅 Tue 28 July – Tue 15 September
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Sydney Conservatorium of Music
👩‍🏫 Led by Berklee-trained songwriter Cassandra Long
💸 Early bird discount available
👉 Join now:
https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/Songwriting