Music
Study one of our music courses. A broad range of study including audio post-production, composition, music, performance, recording and sound production.
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A VU music student practices
Music courses
Our music programs offer practical, professional standard courses across two streams including performance/composition and technical (sound) production.
In our courses, you will learn the skills to promote yourself, establish and expand your networks, be aware of the latest technologies and gain valuable experience.
- Certificate II in Music
- Certificate III in Music
- Certificate III in Technical Production
- Certificate IV in Music
- Certificate IV in Sound Production
- Advanced Diploma of Music
- Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Our Melbourne locations
Our performance, recording and technology workspaces are located at Kindred Studios, Newmarket studios and at the University’s Footscray Nicholson campus.
Recording at Kindred Studios
They include:
- performance/live sound teaching spaces
- rehearsal rooms
- 7 Pro Tools-equipped control rooms
- a 22-machine computer lab
We provide a range of opportunities, including performance events and workshops with professionals, seminars and visits to production facilities.
Past highlights have included:
- a workshop session with internationally renowned composer/performer David Bridie
- a workshop with local producer and in-demand studio engineer Matt Voigt
- an improvisation workshop with guitarist Steve Magnusson
- a performance workshop with innovative trumpeter Peter Knight
- an evening with legendary engineer Michael Stavrou
- industry showcase and awards nights at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, The Espy in St Kilda and Revolver in Prahran
- a 3-day music industry conference and other gigs at pub/club venues.
A complete list of our short courses and dates for 2012.
Contact Us
PO Box 14428
Melbourne
VIC 8001
Phone: +61 3 9919 3204
Phone: +61 3 9919 6200
Fax: +61 3 9919 6149
Email: music@vu.edu.au