From rock ‘n’ roll to opera, discover some amazing music and the often complex relationship between music, society an ideas. WEA Sydney offers great value for money and the chance to study in a relaxed environment. Our central CBD location is easily accessible by public transport, and our high-quality courses are led by professional and friendly tutors. Our practical classes in singing, cello, harmonica and more cater for absolute beginners through to those with more experience.
It’s time to Challenge Your Voice with this whirlwind of a course! This is the 4th level in the series of Love, Develop & Enrich Your Voice courses. Challenge Your Voice prods and provokes the inner musician in you. This will be achieved by executing vocal gymnastics, songs in close harmony, rhythm precision and the integration of theory. This...
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<p>It’s time to Challenge Your Voice with this whirlwind of a course! This is the 4th level in the series of Love, Develop & Enrich Your Voice courses. Challenge Your Voice prods and provokes the
Pianist, composer and conductor, Johannes Brahms has been listed in greatness with Bach and Beethoven. His works encompass songs, sonatas, chamber music, symphonies and the German Requiem. While he was traditional in some ways, he created new approaches to harmony and melody. As a man, he was private, brusque, a lover of the outdoors and...
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<p>Pianist, composer and conductor, Johannes Brahms has been listed in greatness with Bach and Beethoven. His works encompass songs, sonatas, chamber music, symphonies and the German Requiem. While
This is the 3rd level in the series of Love & Develop Your Voice courses. Enrich Your Voice will explore the singing voice in more depth including how to sustain notes, breathing techniques, more theory integration, harmony, pitch control, extension in vocal range and a specific focus on how to keep in rhythm. This course is third in a series of...
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<p>This is the 3rd level in the series of Love & Develop Your Voice courses. Enrich Your Voice will explore the singing voice in more depth including how to sustain notes, breathing techniques, more
Explore the concerto and sonata repertoire created by four of the greatest composers of the late Baroque and Classical eras, comparing and contrasting their achievements and the reasons for their particular interest in the genre. COURSE OUTLINE Bach I – Concertos and Sonatas composed at Cöthen Bach II – Concertos and Sonatas composed at Leipzig...
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<p>Explore the concerto and sonata repertoire created by four of the greatest composers of the late Baroque and Classical eras, comparing and contrasting their achievements and the reasons for their
La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca – Puccini’s operas are performed more often than any other composer’s, and loved by millions of listeners worldwide. As well as opera, Puccini loved women, shooting, fishing, and sports cars, and lived a life that occasionally matched the drama and scandal of his opera plots. This study day examines the...
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La Boheme, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca – Puccini’s operas are performed more often than any other composer’s, and loved by millions of listeners worldwide. As well as opera, Puccini loved women,
The ukulele has become a very popular instrument in recent years for many good reasons. It is cheap and very portable, ukuleles are easy to play and you can learn to perform your favourite songs from any era or style, solo or with a group. If you have ever wanted to play a musical instrument this is probably the easiest way to make a start. Please...
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<p>The ukulele has become a very popular instrument in recent years for many good reasons. It is cheap and very portable, ukuleles are easy to play and you can learn to perform your favourite songs
The harmonica has been described as “an orchestra in your pocket” and for good reasons. It is a small, expressive instrument which is capable of a wide variety of tone colours and it is adaptable to almost any style of music. We focus on the standard 10 hole diatonic harmonica, commonly used in Folk, Blues and Rock styles of playing. Learn to pick...
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<p>The harmonica has been described as “an orchestra in your pocket” and for good reasons. It is a small, expressive instrument which is capable of a wide variety of tone colours and it is adaptable
Build on the basic chords you may already know and progressively add more to enable you to play a wider range of songs. Styles will include: Blues, Blue Grass, Ragtime and Ska as well as folk and popular music from various eras. Strumming patterns and melody playing will also be extended. Please bring your ukulele (available in all musical...
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<p>Build on the basic chords you may already know and progressively add more to enable you to play a wider range of songs. Styles will include: Blues, Blue Grass, Ragtime and Ska as well as folk and
Both solo and ensemble repertoire from various styles and of an extended nature are used to further your learning. Explore additional notes, rhythm patterns, key signatures and time signatures. Continues from Beginner Recorder but anyone with soprano/descant recorder experience can join. COURSE OUTLINE This course is aimed at students who have...
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<p>Both solo and ensemble repertoire from various styles and of an extended nature are used to further your learning. Explore additional notes, rhythm patterns, key signatures and time signatures.
Beloved by millions the Violoncello is one of the most mellow, elegant and romantic orchestral instruments. Be allured and experience the joy of a cello ensemble making music from the very first lesson. This course will continue to cover the basics of cello playing: all notes in first position, how to hold the bow, scales and technical exercises....
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<p>Beloved by millions the Violoncello is one of the most mellow, elegant and romantic orchestral instruments. Be allured and experience the joy of a cello ensemble making music from the very first
