Diploma in
Diploma of Music (Contemporary Performance)
JMC Academy
Key Information
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Campus location
South Melbourne, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
7 - 8 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AUD 11,300 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Feb 2024
* per trimester for international students | $9,000 per trimester for domestic students
Introduction
Standing center stage, crowd roaring, bass pumping, the lights come up… Making it as a musician doesn’t have to be a fantasy – make it your reality...
Contemporary Music Performance at JMC is about more than just nailing your performance. It is about creating an understanding of how to arrange and compose music, mastering the tech you will use in the industry, and promoting yourself to be heard, loud, and proud.
This course will give you the skills you need to stand out in this highly competitive space, and the opportunity to put your skills into practice and showcase your talent at multiple performance venues and events throughout your time at JMC.
Learn how to stand out in this rapidly expanding space and be taught by experienced and famous musicians at the Diploma level. Explore live sound and recording, use industry-standard software like Pro Tools, Logic, and Sibelius, and perform live at music venues and events throughout your course.
Explore some of the basic concepts and principles of contemporary music, and investigate the processes involved with developing a repertoire for live performance. Masterclasses led by industry professionals and international artists will expose you to a complete range of performance techniques. You’ll also have the chance to perform regularly at iconic live venues.
Admissions
Curriculum
- Music History I
- Music Theory I
- Music Technology I
- Ear Training I
- Ensemble I
- Instrument I
- Music Business I
- Songwriting I
- Music Theory II
- Ear Training II
- Ensemble II
- Instrument II
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma of Music may move directly into our Bachelor of Music with advanced standing.
This course provides you with the commercial, production and tech skills you need to understand and succeed in the music industry.
Specific roles may include:
- Recording Artist
- Music Teacher
- Music Journalist
- Composer
- Songwriter
- Music Director
- Musical Theatre
- Conductor
- Music Programmer
- Music Publisher
- Arranger
- Music Therapist
- Touring Musician
- Licensing Agent
- Music Academic
- Booking Agent
- Tour Promoter
- Copyright Specialist
- Producer
- E-Marketing Music Consultant
- Resident Musician