Music

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Production Manager

A Production Manager oversees production processes, coordinating schedules, managing staff, and ensuring quality control to meet standards.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Audio Visual Technician

An Audio Visual Technician operates equipment for productions, ensuring sound and vision quality while collaborating with the team.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Sound Engineer

A Sound Engineer ensures audio quality during various productions, using equipment to monitor and edit sound while collaborating within a team.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Musician

A Musician performs music solo or in a group, specialising in an instrument or vocals, often rehearsing extensively and engaging audiences live.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Music Tutor

A Music Tutor teaches singing or instruments to individuals or small groups, tailoring lessons to beginners or advanced students.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Music Manager

A Music Manager represents artists, secures bookings, negotiates contracts, and manages multiple clients, requiring strong organisation and communication.

Avg yearly income $79,560
Skill level Advanced

Music Publisher

A Music Publisher promotes artists' songs for commercial use, negotiates contracts, and secures deals across film, TV, and advertisements.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Advanced

Music Producer

A Music Producer oversees song production, directs creative elements, chooses tracks, and collaborates with artists to ensure recording quality.

Avg yearly income $82,160
Skill level Advanced

Audio Engineer

An Audio Engineer ensures high-quality sound for recordings, mixing audio and adding effects while collaborating with the production team.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Music Composer

A Music Composer creates music for performances, events, productions, or recordings, collaborating with musicians and production teams.

Avg yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

Songwriter

A Songwriter composes music and lyrics for various artists, potentially specialising in genres like pop or classical, while understanding industry trends

Avg yearly income $77,480
Skill level Beginner

Music Editor

A Music Editor edits recordings, ensures quality for publishing, makes song adjustments, and collaborates with the team during production.

Avg yearly income $71,760
Skill level Beginner

Assistant Sound Engineer

An Assistant Sound Engineer records, edits, and mixes audio, ensuring clarity and volume for various productions, working irregular hours as needed.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $84,500
Skill level Advanced

Sound Technician

A Sound Technician operates audio equipment for performances, recording and mixing sound to ensure high-quality audio during productions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Music Conductor

A Music Conductor leads ensembles, directs performances, interprets scores, sets tempos, and collaborates with musicians and production teams.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Film Score Composer

A Film Score Composer creates music to enhance films' mood, working with directors, composing, arranging, and revising based on feedback.

Avg yearly income $81,120
Skill level Advanced

Music Journalist

A Music Journalist writes and edits content about music events, concerts, and artist interviews for media, requiring strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced

Musicologist

A Musicologist researches music history, theory, and culture, documenting traditions, analysing works, and contributing to education or preservation.

Avg yearly income $80,080
Skill level Advanced

Theatre Director

Theatre Directors conceive and implement artistic visions for productions, directing actors and coordinating all elements to bring scripts to life.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Disc Jockey

Disk Jockeys (DJs) mix recorded music for live audiences at venues like clubs and festivals while interacting with attendees.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Vocal Coach

Vocal Coaches enhance performers' confidence and skills, providing exercises and support for singing, speech, and articulation.

Avg yearly income $106,080
Skill level Advanced

Ethnomusicologist

An Ethnomusicologist studies cultural music, conducts field research, analyses traditions, and collaborates to promote musical awareness.

Avg yearly income $72,748
Skill level Advanced

Music Librarian

A Music Librarian manages musical collections, assists patrons, and supports music education while ensuring access and preservation of resources.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Accompanist

An Accompanist supports performers by playing instruments, enhancing rehearsals and shows through collaboration and musical expertise.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Music Historian

A Music Historian researches and interprets music's history, focusing on genres, composers, and cultural influences in academic settings.

Avg yearly income $64,376
Skill level Advanced

Session Musician

A Session Musician performs instrumentally or vocally for recordings and live shows, adapting to various genres and collaborating with artists.

Avg yearly income $45,708
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in music

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Specialist Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator
Production Manager Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Operations Officer Project Coordinator
+ 7 more
UEE30920

Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$12,000 - $118,762
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Instrumentation Technician Production Technician
Broadcast Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Instrumentation Technician Production Technician Broadcast Technician + 1 more
UEE30420

Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$5,500 - $7,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer Telecommunications Trades Assistant Audio Visual Technician
Telecommunications Technician Network Technician Service Technician Cable Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer Telecommunications Trades Assistant Audio Visual Technician Telecommunications Technician Network Technician Service Technician Cable Technician + 4 more
CUA50420

Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$21,200 - $26,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Props Assistant Lighting Technician
Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Sound Technician Stage Manager Theatre Technician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stage Technician Props Assistant Lighting Technician Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Sound Technician Stage Manager Theatre Technician + 5 more
BSB40720

Certificate IV in Library and Information Services
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$3,689 - $4,702
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Historian Information Officer Library Assistant
Curator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Historian Information Officer Library Assistant Curator + 1 more
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture
On Campus, Online
36 months
$1,807 - $13,452
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Agribusiness Manager Vineyard Hand
Production Manager Vineyard Manager Research Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Agribusiness Manager Vineyard Hand Production Manager Vineyard Manager Research Assistant + 3 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$4,730 - $29,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Digital Animator 3D Modeller
Audio Visual Technician Media Researcher Videographer Multimedia Artist Associate Producer Post Production Manager VFX Artist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Digital Animator 3D Modeller Audio Visual Technician Media Researcher Videographer Multimedia Artist Associate Producer Post Production Manager VFX Artist + 7 more
MEM60222

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
On Campus
24 months
$26,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Jeweller Visual Merchandiser
Jewellery Designer Gallery Curator CAD Designer Design Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Jeweller Visual Merchandiser Jewellery Designer Gallery Curator CAD Designer Design Consultant + 4 more
CUA30420

Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$2,057
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician Production Assistant
Stage Technician Props Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lighting Technician Audio Visual Technician Production Assistant Stage Technician Props Assistant + 2 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$1,592 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$17,450 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Audio Engineer Music Composer
Music Manager Music Producer Sound Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Audio Engineer Music Composer Music Manager Music Producer Sound Designer + 3 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$4,550 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Teacher Music Composer Songwriter
Musician Session Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Teacher Music Composer Songwriter Musician Session Musician Disc Jockey Vocal Coach + 4 more
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 24 months
$2,215 - $4,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Session Musician Musician
Audio Visual Technician Songwriter Music Composer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Session Musician Musician Audio Visual Technician Songwriter Music Composer + 3 more
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$2,360 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Tutor Musician Performer
Music Teacher Session Musician Disc Jockey
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Tutor Musician Performer Music Teacher Session Musician Disc Jockey + 3 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film & Television)
On Campus
6 months
$2,606
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician
Stage Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician + 1 more
UEE40720

Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$615 - $17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Security System Installer Audio Visual Technician
Telecommunications Technician Broadcast Technician Alarm Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Technical Officer Security System Installer Audio Visual Technician Telecommunications Technician Broadcast Technician Alarm Technician + 3 more
22598VIC

Diploma of Theatre Arts
On Campus
12 months
$21,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician
Theatre Performer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performance Artist Audio Visual Technician Stage Technician Theatre Performer + 1 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Video Editor Junior Video Editor
Film Editor Video Production Manager Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Video Editor Junior Video Editor Film Editor Video Production Manager Assistant Sound Engineer + 3 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$7,213 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Music Composer
Event Coordinator Music Tutor Music Producer Piano Accompanist Music Teacher Session Musician
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Music Composer Event Coordinator Music Tutor Music Producer Piano Accompanist Music Teacher Session Musician + 6 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Sound Designer Music Producer
Music Tutor Songwriter Music Composer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Sound Designer Music Producer Music Tutor Songwriter Music Composer + 3 more
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More about music courses

Welcome to the Music courses page on Courses.com.au, where you can explore a diverse range of courses tailored for both beginners and experienced learners in Australia. Whether you’re a novice looking to kickstart your musical journey or an experienced artist wishing to refine your skills, there is something here for everyone. With a total of 70 Music courses, you can find various options such as Vocational Education and Training (VET), Higher Education, and Short courses.

For those who are just starting out, there are 14 beginner courses to choose from. Popular selections include the Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services and the Certificate II in Music. These courses are designed for individuals with no prior experience, allowing you to build a strong foundation in the music industry. Numerous training providers offer these courses across Australia, including HaloNT and TAFE NSW, ensuring accessible, hands-on learning experiences.

If you already have some background in music, the 56 advanced courses available may suit you better. Consider enrolling in the Diploma of Music (Sound Production) or Certificate IV in Music to elevate your skills. With renowned institutions like RMIT University and Comtech Training offering these diplomas, you’ll receive quality education that could pave the way for exciting job opportunities such as Production Manager and Artist.

As you complete your music training, numerous career paths await you. The skills gained through these courses can lead to various roles in the creative industry, including Artist, Production Manager, and Art Director. Each of these professions requires a unique blend of creativity and technical proficiency, positioning you well in the thriving music landscape in Australia.

The Music courses page at Courses.com.au is a comprehensive resource for aspiring musicians and seasoned professionals alike. By choosing to study with reputable providers such as NMTAFE or SuniTAFE, you can take your first step towards a fulfilling career in the music industry. Explore your options today and unlock your potential in the vibrant world of music!

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