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The Northern Rivers Conservatorium offers dynamic music programs to enhance and energise existing programs in your school. We do this by supporting musical innovation and stimulating creativity. Our outstanding music tutors will respond to the music educational needs of your school to ensure that our tailored programs support your unique music education ambitions and vision. NRC expert tutors will enthusiastically deliver new energy and inspiration to existing school music programs, or develop new ones, by supporting your in-school music staff and students in practical ways via mentoring, tutoring, leading, collaborating and facilitating.

Best of all, with our vast experience, NRC will partner with your school to ensure your important community and public events – concerts, festivals, productions, special occasions – are throughly prepared and professionally delivered. Your success is our success!

Instruments

Cello
French Horn
Trumpet
Clarinet
Guitar
Ukulele
Drums
Piano
Viola
Electric Bass
Saxophone
Violin
Flute
Trombone
Voice

  • “The girl's participation in the Regional Youth Orchestra as members of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium has really taken their playing to the next level. Being exposed to committed, talented players from all over the state has definitely raised the bar and given them experiences they will never forget.”

    Alex O’Reilly, Parent

  • “The Con is my second home. The teachers and staff are always 100% supportive and the ensembles program is a great way to meet new friends and play music.”

    Tilly Jones, Composer / Student

  • “Studying at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium has been a highlight of my children's week going on 13 years now. Through floods and fires and covid, the Con was still a major part of their community life and helped inspire them to continue playing and working towards their goals, no matter the obstacles. We’ve been so grateful to have access to such a high-quality musical education for our children, even though we live rurally. ”

    Tara Luca, Parent

  • “It is a joy to develop musical skills with students of all ages. To see each one of them grow musically and then develop further in the ensembles program is very satisfying.”

    Michael McCabe, Strings Tutor / Chamber Strings Conductor

  • “All research regarding the study of music states young people develop their cognitive skills faster through learning a musical instrument. Some even say: music makes you smarter!”

    David O’Meara, Brass Tutor

  • “Singing is one of life’s joys, and something everyone can learn to do. It’s wonderful to see students relax and build trust in their instrument through learning how to listen more effectively, learning how their voice works and how to use it with more ease and confidence.”

    Imogen Wolf, Vocal Tutor

Did you know you may be eligible for a NSW Government Creative Kids Voucher to put towards your child’s tuition?

The Northern Rivers Conservatorium is happy to be a registered provider and help support music in the community.

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Conditions of Enrolment

Enrolment
  • An enrolment becomes valid and lessons can commence upon confirmation of lesson placement by the Northern Rivers Conservatorium (NRC) Administration.
  • Enrolment is continuing for the whole calendar year until notice of withdrawal (see Student Withdrawal).
  • Term dates for Community Music are as published by the NSW Department of Education, with Music in Schools term dates advised by your participating school.
  • Music in School schedules of lessons are available online at our website and it is the responsibility of parents, carers, and students to ensure that they have the latest timetable.
Fees
  • A registration fee is payable once a year by every student enrolled.
  • An invoice for fees will be raised at the beginning of each term for all enrolled students.
  • Fees are on a term basis and payable within seven days of the date of invoice, unless NRC has agreed to a regular payment arrangement.
  • In the event of financial hardship, please contact the office to discuss payment plans and/or apply for fee assistance through our bursary programme.
  • Any student with outstanding fees from a previous term will be automatically withdrawn. Students may only re-enrol if accounts are paid in full or an approved payment schedule implemented; in this case it may not be possible to provide the student with the same lesson time, day or teacher.
Delivery of Lessons
  • Lessons begin and end promptly at the designated time.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to attend their lessons on time. For Music In Schools students, our families are asked to check the schedules prior to their child’s day and remind their child prior to leaving home.
Missed Lessons / Refunds
  • NRC must be informed of all absences, with 24 hours’ notice where possible, by phone (6621 2266), SMS (0448 026 211), or email admin@nrcac.edu.au
  • Credits or refunds are not given for missed lessons, unless due to tutor absence.
Make-up Lessons
  • Make-up lessons are only available to Community Music students, with a maximum of one make-up lesson per term.
  • Tutors can deliver make-up lessons only if they have available time and have received more than 24 hours’ notice of the absence.
  • In the event that a make-up lesson is not available, one of the following options may be chosen instead: one free attendance to one of the holiday make-up workshops offered each year that is equivalent to two hours’ music education activity, OR one free ticket to an NRC visiting artist’s concert/workshop event.
Change of Teacher
  • NRC reserves the right to supply a substitute tutor if the original tutor is unavailable.
Student Withdrawal
  • Two weeks’ notification is required for any withdrawal and must be given in writing to the NRC office.
Disclaimer
  • NRC reserves the right to review and implement changes to fees at any time.
  • Our tutors reserve the right to discontinue lessons where student behaviour is deemed inappropriate.

 

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Bangalow Public School

At Bangalow Public School, students are fortunate to have skilled guidance in piano, voice, guitar, and drums, nurturing their love for music. The Conservatorium’s dedicated instructors inspire confidence and excitement, encouraging young musicians to thrive and grow with every lesson.

Instruments

Piano

Voice

Guitar

Drums

Teachers
Mathew Lydon
Mathew Lydon

Guitar

Rex Carter
Rex Carter

Drums

Katrina Harris
Katrina Harris

Piano, Voice

Dan Brown
Dan Brown

Piano

Michael Alvey
Michael Alvey

Piano, Guitar

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Brunswick Heads Public School

The BHPS students are very fortunate to have the tutorage of Jacob, in both guitar and drum lessons. His gentle and positive approach supports our young musicians feeling confident and excited and eager to practice and attend.

Instruments

Drums

Guitar

Piano

Teachers
Jacob Donohue
Jacob Donohue

Drums, Guitar, Piano

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Byron Community Primary School

Instruments

Drums

Voice

Piano

Teachers
Rex Carter
Rex Carter

Drums

Katrina Harris
Katrina Harris

Voice, Piano

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Clunes Public School

Clunes Public School is committed to music education and works closely in partnership with our music tutors and the Northern Rivers Conservatorium. Our students flourish and thrive under their expertise and tuition and we deeply value working in collaboration.

Instruments

Drums

Guitar

Piano

Teachers
Neil McCann
Neil McCann

Drums, Guitar

Luke Rosten
Luke Rosten

Piano

Jacob Donohue
Jacob Donohue

Guitar

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Dunoon Public School

We are excited to partner with the Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music to allow our students to participate in a dynamic music program.

Instruments

Piano

Teachers
Luke Rosten
Luke Rosten

Piano

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Eureka Public School

Our students love their weekly lessons with Justin who is a very talented, enthusiastic and caring teacher. Justin’s love of music and teaching is contagious.

Alison Bath, Principal, Eureka Public School

 

Instruments

Piano

Drums

Voice

Teachers
Christina Gobet-Freeman
Christina Gobet-Freeman

Piano, Drums

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Kyogle Public School

Matt is a wonderful music teacher with a gentle and patient manner, making every lesson fun. He consistently encourages his students, offering them opportunities to perform and grow in confidence. His supportive approach helps each student reach their full potential.

Luisa Grace, Teacher, Kyogle Public School.

Instruments

Guitar

Ukelele

Violin

Cello

Teachers
Mathew Lydon
Mathew Lydon

Guitar, Ukelele, Violin, Cello

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Modanville Public School

Instruments

Piano

Guitar

Voice

Teachers
Christina Gobet-Freeman
Christina Gobet-Freeman

Piano, Guitar, Voice

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Mullumbimby High School

Instruments

Guitar

Teachers
Michael Alvey
Michael Alvey

Guitar

Rex Carter
Rex Carter

Drums

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Mullumbimby Public School

The music tutors from the NRC bring exceptional talent and expertise to our school, inspiring our students to discover their musical potential and excel in their instrument of choice. Their dedication and passion for teaching have truly enriched our school community.

Instruments

Piano

Voice

Drums

Guitar

Violin

Ukulele

Teachers
Katrina Harris
Katrina Harris

Voice, Piano

Rex Carter
Rex Carter

Drums

Mathew Lydon
Mathew Lydon

Guitar, Ukulele

Michael Alvey
Michael Alvey

Guitar

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Nimbin Central School

Instruments

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Drums

Teachers
Fionn Quinlan
Fionn Quinlan

Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums

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Upper Coopers Creek Public School

Instruments

Piano

Teachers
Christina Gobet-Freeman
Christina Gobet-Freeman

Piano

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Woodburn Public School

Instruments

Guitar

Keyboard

Voice

Ukulele

Drums

Teachers
Christina Gobet-Freeman
Christina Gobet-Freeman

Guitar, Keyboard, Voice, Ukulele, Drums

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Wyrallah Road Public School

Our students benefit greatly from the expert guidance of Northern Rivers Conservatorium tutors’ weekly lessons. We love seeing new instrumental students grow their confidence quickly, enabling them to join an ensemble and perform beside their peers. Many of our long term instrumental students relish opportunities to extend their skills, such as performing at twilight concerts and joining holidays programs offered at the NRC. We are very proud to be partnered with the NRC and their wonderful Music in Schools program.

Instruments

Trumpet

Trombone

Saxophone

Clarinet

Flute

Violin

Viola

Cello

Teachers
Sonya Lopes
Sonya Lopes

Brass

Laura Hymers
Laura Hymers

Woodwind

Michael McCabe
Michael McCabe

Strings

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