The Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) prepares you to take your skills and experience to a professional level in the global music industry.
Graduates have secured roles as performers, in music production and distribution and as songwriters and composers.
Learning music at TAFE NSW is a unique experience. You will study with likeminded people who are as passionate about music and performance as you are. Continue to build your network of professional contacts while you study, and graduate ready to take yourself to the next level in performance with a range of advanced music industry skills.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn:
Live performance and stagecraft
Song writing, composition and arrangement
Music theory and musicianship, including reading music
Music technology such as Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton or Sibelius
Improvisation and instrumental or vocal technique
Creative industry business skills and career planning
Music industry projects such as recordings and putting on gigs
Strengthen and develop your performance specialisation through:
Improvisation, instrument and vocal techniques
Operating a small digital audio based studio
Using music software such as Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton or Sibelius
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in the creative arts industry with colleagues and clients:
A commitment to working and contributing to the music industry
A commitment to refining and perfecting your craft through practice
The ability to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment
The willingness to learn and develop leadership skills
Motivation, organisation and professionalism
Key factors driving this growth include:
Artists using digital technology to create and release music
Recording companies investing more on music artists
Growing opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase and present their work to global audiences via online streaming platforms and social media like Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music