Music Courses Coming Soon

Enrich your listening • Increase your understanding

A Beginner’s Guide to the Concerto (1 day)

Saturday 2 May 2026, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Face-to-face, WEA Sydney, 72 Bathurst St Sydney
What is a concerto? Since the 17th century, the concerto has been one of the most popular genres of classical music, combining the virtuosity of a soloist with the glorious power of an orchestra. This course aims to enhance your understanding and appreciation of great concertos, by guiding you through the structure and experience of the genre, and familiarising you with its history and development. We will listen to music by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky and others. No musical knowledge is necessary.
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The Circle of Fifths - Demystified (1 morning)

Saturday 23 May 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Face-to-face, Susan Deas Music, Jarrett St Leichhardt NSW 2040
Why do musicians go on about it so much? Do we really need to understand it?
This music theory course explains how the Circle of Fifths works: why it’s so useful, and how it simplifies key signatures, chords, key changes, and other musical concepts. Whether you’re composing, improvising, or simply want to improve your musical knowledge, this course will help to unlock the secrets of music.
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A Morning with Liszt (3 hours)

Saturday 13 June 2026, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Face-to-face, WEA Sydney, 72 Bathurst St Sydney
Liszt is most famous for his fast and furious piano music, but his music can also be tender, joyous or profound. It’s not all just for piano, either! His choral works and orchestral music deserve to be much better known. His life also makes a fascinating story: from the son of a steward to a glittering concert career, and writing books, supporting other composers and taking minor orders in the church along the way. Join us to explore the life and music of this great composer.
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How to Read Music (sort of) - 1 morning

Saturday 27 June 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Face-to-face, Susan Deas Music, Jarrett St Leichhardt NSW 2040
Of course, no-one can learn to read music in a single session! But it is possible to explore how music notation works, and to discover how music notes, rhythms and expression are written on the page. This course provides a beginner’s guide to the basic principles of western music notation and score reading. Class numbers will be kept small, to allow plenty of time for questions. No prior musical knowledge is necessary.
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Music Theory: A Taster (1 morning)

Saturday 8 August 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Face-to-face, Susan Deas Music, Jarrett St Leichhardt NSW 2040
Have you ever wondered if you could understand more about how music works? This workshop allows you to dip your toe into the water of music theory, and discover the craft behind the magic of music. We will explore the basics of music’s inner workings, and discuss where to go next if you would like to learn more. No prior musical knowledge is required.
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Need to know further ahead?

Check Susan’s calendar of coming events.

• Term 1: 2 February to 2 April
• Term 2: 20 April to 3 July
• Term 3: 20 July to 25 September
• Term 4: 12 October to 17 December