CozyWorkshop

ABOUT

CozyWorkshop is an interactive educational series by CozyStage, designed for curious minds and passionate music lovers. These workshops create a welcoming space to explore music more deeply—whether you’re a performer, listener, or somewhere in between. Sessions cover a wide range of topics including musical genres, history, folk and ethnic traditions, key elements of music, and instrumentation. Participants are invited to listen actively, ask questions, and engage creatively through activities like group improvisation and musical analysis.

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PHILOSOPHY

At CozyWorkshop, we believe that listening is a powerful musical act. Our approach encourages participants to sharpen their ears, deepen their curiosity, and build a meaningful relationship with music from around the world. By combining discussion, hands-on exploration, and collaborative jamming, we foster a dynamic learning environment where knowledge meets creativity. Music becomes not just something to consume, but something to question, feel, and experience together.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

April 27

Venue
Lachlan’s Line Auditorium, North Ryde

Instrumentation: In this session, we will explore a variety of musical instruments, focusing on how they are classified and their functional roles within an ensemble. We’ll discuss how each instrument contributes to the overall texture and character of a musical piece.

Jamming: We will listen to and analyze a selected piece of music, identify its key elements and motifs, and engage in improvisation based on its main themes. This hands-on activity will encourage creative expression and a deeper understanding of musical structure. 

February 23

Venue
Marsfield Community Centre, Marsfield

Through engaging sessions, we will explore music genres, history, key musical elements, folk and ethnic music, instrumentology and more. These insights will help you sharpen your ears, broaden your musical knowledge, and develop a deeper appreciation for the world of music.

Workshop Format

  • Informative presentations with musical examples

  • Interactive listening activities

  • Engaging discussions & creative exercises

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A speaker is presenting at a music workshop with an audience seated in chairs. Two projection screens display the 'Objectives of Cozy Workshop,' which include enhancing awareness about music, looking at music from different perspectives, appreciating
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A man seated on a chair holding a stringed musical instrument, discussing at a music workshop. There's a microphone in front of him and a projector screen with the text 'Music Workshop - Instrumentation & Jamming' in the background.
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A group of eight people standing on a wooden floor in a room with microphones and music stands. They are dressed in casual and semi-formal attire, with colorful and patterned outfits. The background features black curtains and orange walls.
A person playing a black electric bass guitar, wearing a maroon sweater and beige pants. There is audio mixing equipment on a table in the background and a wooden floor beneath.
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People sitting on chairs in a music workshop with a presenter standing in front of two screens displaying the text 'Music Workshop.'
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