Music Courses Coming Soon
Enrich your listening • Increase your understanding
Rhythm Refresh (1 morning)
Saturday 10 May 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Face-to-face, Susan Deas Music, Jarrett St Leichhardt NSW 2040
Need some help with your rhythm skills? This workshop will take you through the basics of how rhythm works in music, and how it is notated in musical scores. We will discuss time signatures, rhythmic patterns, and both classical and contemporary approaches to rhythm. We will explore strategies to improve your reading of rhythm, and different ways of counting and feeling the beat.
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Glorious Gershwin (1 day)
Saturday 24 May 2025, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Face-to-face, WEA Sydney, 72 Bathurst St Sydney NSW 2000
One of the few composers who successfully blended the jazz and the classical traditions, George Gershwin left a music legacy that ranges from the popular song to the classical concerto. From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway to Hollywood, from Rhapsody in Blue to An American in Paris, from Shall We Dance to Porgy and Bess, and a string of memorable songs as well... Join us as we discover the life and music of the American genius who tried to ‘make a lady out of jazz’.
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Music Reading for Singers: A Beginner’s Guide (4 weeks)
Fridays 13 June - 4 July, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Face-to-face, Susan Deas Music, Jarrett St Leichhardt NSW 2040
Sing in a choir, and need help reading music? Music notation is much more visual than most people realise. Discover how singers can learn to read and interpret music, by learning the basic principles of music notation. We will cover pitch, rhythm, melody, expression, and a little basic theory about keys and scales. No prior musical knowledge is necessary.
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An Evening with Ravel (2.5 hours)
Friday 27 June 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Face-to-face, WEA Sydney, 72 Bathurst St Sydney NSW 2000
Ravel’s Bolero is one of the best-known pieces of classical music. Join us as we spend an evening exploring the life and music of this fascinating composer, and how his music relates to the French Impressionist period in which he lived. We will finish with a special focus on his most famous work.
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Music Theory: A Taster (1 morning)
Saturday 2 August 2025, 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.
Looking for private lessons term dates?
- Term 1: 3 February to 11 April
- Term 2: 28 April to 4 July
- Term 3: 21 July to 26 September
- Term 4: 13 October to 17 December