About Us

Greysen Music is a unique mentoring organisation dedicated
to fostering a love of music through music appreciation classes,

and assisting professionals to continue to develop
through progressive masterclasses and workshops.

It was born out of a love for music and a passion for education by Canberrans Major Geoff Grey CSM, Grad Dip App Mus, Dip Mus Mgt and Sarah Nielsen, B. Mus (1st Class Hons).

Greysen is a relaxing bushland retreat providing unique gourmet residential experiences. Located just 40 minutes from Canberra, the secluded Currawang estate is a haven for artistic endeavours including poetry, painting, photography, drawing, writing and, of course, music. Muse with the laughing kookaburras, experience the gorgeous wildflowers, follow the kangaroo mobs grazing or join in with the symphony of “frogs and friends” by the creek!

The cottage, studio and unspoilt acreage are also ideal for corporate seminars and leadership courses or any activity requiring serenity and isolation. Accommodation is on-site in our new eco-pods (subject to availability) or just five minutes away in the rustic charm of Collector village’s historic 1860’s Bushranger Hotel. Within ten minutes you’ll find award-winning produce at Lerida Estate and Lake George wineries and Grandma’s Little Bakery/Fedra Olive Grove.

Musical offerings are ongoing and seasonally varied. They include recitals around the grand piano, acoustic soirees on the cottage deck and jams in the studio. The two principal residential offerings, the Music Appreciation and Conducting courses, are booked well in advance, with guests gaining fascinating insights to music and the music industry from leading Australian conductor, producer and adjudicator – Major Geoff Grey CSM.

The Music Appreciation suite of retreats is an inspirational discovery of the backstage secrets behind creating musical performances. Guests will learn about the path of the musicians they enjoy, how music is constructed and produced, and what makes certain repertoire “extra-special”. Topics also include musical history, the background behind performance protocols and learning to recognise elements they’ll hear both in recordings and at their next concert experience … and so much more. Each course features indulgent meals, with food and wine matched to music, and the concert tailored menus are a delight to behold!

Go on … Escape to the country with like-minded friends you may not have met yet, gain valuable knowledge and enjoy some of the finest fare the Capital Region has to offer. The knowledge imparted is first hand from decades of performance experiences and there are more than a couple of fascinating morsels of insider information! Ultimately though it’s about food, wine and the arts – the perfect match as they are all about passion. Come and join them!