Diploma of Arts (Music) (088017G) - Accelerated

The Diploma of Arts (Music) is for students who dream of a career as a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Session Musician, or for those who want to work as a Music Director, Composer, Music Teacher, or Music Arranger.

The Music Performance degree balances creative, technical, and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting.

Working closely with Collarts' ARIA award-winning teaching staff plus a wide range of industry professionals, students will extensively develop their ability in solo and collaborative music performance, music analysis, songwriting, and technical musicianship.

Music Performance students choose one area of specialization: vocal, instrumental, or songwriting. All students are mentored in this specialization by industry experts and also receive a one-on-one weekly lesson in their main instrument. They will also work alongside students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music industry.

Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through the school's industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections.

Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of music performance and songwriting, both in Australia and overseas.