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Music

Whether you want to be centre stage as a musician or vocalist, or work behind the scenes as a sound engineer, composer, or music manager, our courses can help turn your musical dreams into a reality.

Study music

From Q Music award winners to Aria chart toppers and successful touring musicians, our hall of fame is forever growing. With a combination of state-of-the-art studios and teachers with strong industry connections, our students are equipped with the know-how to get their big break.

TAFE Queensland offers a range of courses in music and sound production from certificate II right through to bachelor degrees. Learn technical and theoretical skills to compose and arrange music, mix and produce sound, and operate audio equipment. Successful completion of our Diploma of Music Industry (CUA50820) will also automatically qualify you for a provisional place in the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice)(ARB403), offered in partnership with the University of Canberra.

You define your greatness, and we're here to help you stand out in this competitive, global industry.

Career outcomes

  • Composer
  • Music arranger
  • Music manager
  • Musician
  • Singer - songwriter
  • Sound engineer
  • Vocalist
 
 
The best part about studying with TAFE Queensland was how hands-on it was. I wasn’t just learning theory – I was out there doing it, playing live shows, and composing for real projects as part of my studies.
Michael Drew, Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice)(ARB403)
 
I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without my qualification and experience at TAFE Queensland.
Dana Lowrey, Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice)(ARB403)
 
Students definitely learn a lot more from people working in the industry.
Brad Hosking, Senior Lecturer

Music recording studios

Our music and sound production facilities will give you the hands-on skills you need to prepare for a successful career in the music industry.

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Coming from a single-parent home in Darwin, Leigh Chui-Clark's mother worked two jobs to send him to boarding school in Brisbane to ensure he got the best education possible.

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Six TAFE Queensland music teachers were among the incredible talent at the 2022 Byron Bay Bluesfest - and their students are happy knowing their teachers are practising what they preach.

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After writing her first song at just eight years old, it was evident that Tayiha Grant was destined for a career in the music industry.

TAFE Queensland's Bachelor of Contemporary Music students recently wowed the audience at Vinnie's Dive, a popular Southport music venue, showcasing their immense talent and passion for music.

Growing up with an innate passion for music performance and production in rural New South Wales, Ethan Ryan came to TAFE Queensland to kick-start his career.

TAFE Queensland is propelling up-and-coming sound production professionals into roles by connecting them with Brisbane’s IJS Productions through a unique work experience and internship program.

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Music student Ixara Dorizac brought her passion for performance to TAFE Queensland to hone her craft and prepare for a career behind the scenes.

Eighteen-year-old Vicente Rojas, a TAFE Queensland music student, has taken out first place in this year's 105.7 Radio Metro’s Making Music competition.

Ack Kinmonth's career has hit a high note, as the multi-award-winning composer notches up his first Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Music Awards nomination.

Angela Stewart’s journey from music lover to aspiring live sound technician has been transformed by hands-on industry experiences and TAFE Queensland's expert training.