Our music performance certificates, diplomas and degrees offer more than just text book learning –discover exciting ways to develop your skills to define contemporary music for today and tomorrow.
The main focus for our courses is the development of your music performance skills such as:
- music practice
- music theory
- songwriting
- record production
- technology in music
- music and culture
- intercultural music
- creativity
- music business
- band management
Studying music at NMIT creates opportunities for you to build your career network through direct links to music industry professionals and within NMIT’s own vast student body.
The Performing Arts department includes students in areas of music business, TV and sound production and we encourage collaboration between these groups via projects and timetabled events.
NMIT music students have pursued music careers as:
- arranger
- composer
- musician
- private music teacher
- producer
- singer
- songwriter
NMIT music certificates and diplomas also offer pathways into our Music associate degrees and Music bachelor degrees.
NMIT music staff are active in their respective fields of the Australian music industry and the Performing Arts and Creative Arts departments boast a strong association with visiting national and international artists.
Meet the Music staff
- Music Higher Education: Meet the staff
Jonathan Dimond (Head of Program – Bachelor of Music) - Performing Arts staff.
Marina Kostromin (Acting Program Co-ordinator at Fairfield)
Meet some of our successful music students
- James Savage enjoys the freedom students are given to explore different genres and styles. (Bachelor of Music)
- Georgia Fields (Bachelor of Music)
- Rachael Head (Advanced Diploma of Music)
- Tony Spizzica (Bachelor of Music)
- Stonefield's Amy Findlay (Bachelor of Music)
NMIT also offers a range of music business courses covering the business end of the music industry.
Available Courses (7)
Certificate III in Music
Make music your life. Are you interested in a career in music? Do you want to study a performance based course designed to develop skills essential for improved musicianship and prepare you for further music studies? Then NMIT’s Certificate III in Music is the ideal course for you. Nationally accredited, this full-time course focuses on music theory, vocal/aural training, performance, instrumental skills, percussion and vocal ensemble work, providing you a foundation for your future in music.
Certificate IV in Music
Let your passion for music shine. Take the next step in creating the music you love by building your musicianship skills and knowledge. NMIT’s Certificate IV in Music Performance is designed to train musicians for improved musicianship while gaining extensive experience in performance and preparing you for Industry and/or further study.
Certificate IV in Music
Part Time
Part-time. Let your passion for music shine. Take the next step in creating the music you love by building your musicianship skills and knowledge. NMIT’s Certificate IV in Music Performance is designed to improve musicianship skills while gaining extensive experience in performance, and preparing you for Industry and/or further study.
Advanced Diploma of Music
More one-on-one training than any other program - NMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Music is designed to enhance your musicianship skill and provide knowledge to succeed in the music industry. With the guidance of our expert teachers and more one-on-one training that any other course in Australia, you can take the next step to create music you love and build your performance and audience base.
Associate Degree of Music
The Associate Degree of Music is an embedded exit point at the completion of the second year of the Bachelor of Music. To gain this qualification, students must complete all first and second year subjects of the Bachelor program. This program of study provides students with the flexibility to pursue their muscial stylistic preferences, whilst developing detailed knowledge and understanding of the wider music scene.
Bachelor of Music
Commit to making truly great music - designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the contemporary music industry, NMIT’s Bachelor of Music recognises that great musicians require a solid musical foundation, skills to adapt to current trends and awareness of a global spectrum of music.
Diploma of Sound Production
The Diploma of Sound Production is for students who wish to work in the field of sound production with a specialisation in producing electronic music and sound design for commercial release, live performance, theatre, film and television. Students will be involved in the creation, recording, arrangement, mixing and management of music and sound design projects. This course is for DJs, composers, sound designers and/or sound producers with an interest in electronic or non-traditional instruments using specialist music production software and music technology, and caters for artists working in smaller high quality studios, utilising specialised music technology.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Music
The Associate Degree of Music is an embedded exit point at the completion of the second year of the Bachelor of Music. To gain this qualification, students must complete all first and second year subjects of the Bachelor program. This program of study provides students with the flexibility to pursue their muscial stylistic preferences, whilst developing detailed knowledge and understanding of the wider music scene.
Bachelor of Music
Commit to making truly great music - designed to prepare you for an exciting career in the contemporary music industry, NMIT’s Bachelor of Music recognises that great musicians require a solid musical foundation, skills to adapt to current trends and awareness of a global spectrum of music.
Available Short Courses (6)
Copyright for Musicians Online
As a musician, performer, writer or arranger, it is essential that you are aware of your rights, and the rights of others, under copyright law. That way you can protect the work you have lovingly crafted over many long hours. Copyright for Musicians Online will show you how to safeguard your creative efforts and make them work for you now and in the future. This online course will earn you credits towards attaining the Certificate IV in Music through the completion of the nationally recognised unit of study CUFCMP301A Implement Copyright Arrangements.
Electric Guitar and Bass Making 1
This course provides a background to instrument design, basic wood working skills, basic sound theory, selecting tone wood and their use, the theory and practice of instrument construction including the fit out with electronic components. Additionally participants will develop skills in the use of a range of woodworking tools relevant to instrument making.
Electric Guitar and Bass Making 2
This course is a continuation of the principles learned during the Electric Guitar and Bass Making 1 short course, which includes instrument design, wood working skills, sound theory, selecting tone wood and their use, the theory and practice of instrument construction including the fit out with electronic components. The course includes the concept and design work as well as the construction of jigs and templates that are preliminary to building a new instrument.
Music Arranging Online
Learn how to arrange music in a variety of contemporary musical styles. Explore phrasing, instrumentation and a range of rhythms appropriate to contemporary rock, pop, country, hip-hop, disco, reggae, shuffle and Latin musical styles. Apply conventional and creative techniques to developing melody, harmony, structure, and texture appropriate to your arrangement and use technology to produce scores suitable for working with other musicians. This online course will earn you credits towards attaining the Certificate IV in Music through the completion of the nationally recognised units of study CUSMCP401A Develop Techniques for Arranging Music, and CUSMLT401A Notate Music for Performance.
Preparing for a Music Audition
Gain further insight into the music audition process and develop your presentation and preparation skills. This course has on emphasis is on the NMIT audition process, although the principles taught are applicable to any audition scenario. Take that first step in your musical career!
Song Writing Online
Whether you're a relative beginner or a seasoned songwriter looking for new inspiration, this unit will provide you with a rich source of ideas and techniques to develop your songwriting skills. Through careful analysis of hit songs, you'll come to identify and create the structures that are the key elements of great hits. This online course will earn you credits towards attaining the Certificate IV in Music through the completion of the nationally recognised units of study CUSMCP301A Compose Simple Songs or Musical Pieces and CUSMLT301A Apply Knowledge of Genre to Music Making.
