Certificate IV in Music Industry (Performance)

The nationally accredited Certificate IV of Music Industry (Performance) develops your talent for music and performance into the beginnings of a long lasting career in the industry. Build the right skills, the right attitude and the right connections to help you succeed in this competitive, dynamic industry.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work, you will learn:

• Live performance and stagecraft
• Song writing and composition
• Music theory and musicianship
• Music technology
• Improvisation, instrumental and vocal techniques
• Career advancement skills

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Fine-tune your natural abilities and talents, including:

• Creativity, to compose music and encourage innovation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Consistency to refine your practice

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
• Study pathways to continue your performance career

Career outcomes and job roles:

• Live performer
• Music producer/composer
• Music tutor

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your skills centre stage with these further study options:

• Diploma of Music Industry (Performance)
• Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Performance)

INDUSTRY DEMAND

Australia is the world's sixth largest music market. By 2023 our total spend on music will reach $1.791bn with a staggering $763m spent on digital distribution alone.

The number of people working as music professionals has grown moderately and is expected to remain stable over the next 5 to 2023 with around 8,000 job openings (that's about 1,600 a year).