Course details

Summary

Get the foundation required for your career as a professional musician. Learn performance skills, playing with a band, professional studies and music theory.

Programme Overview

This six-month programme is designed to prepare students for further study in music or DJ music. Its primary emphasis is on music performance and music theory.

The following subjects are taught:

• Instrument Studies
• Introduction to playing in a band
• Understand Music - theory, ear training, musicianship
• Health and Safety in the music industry

Entry criteria

10 credits NCEA Level 1 literacy and 10 credits NCEA Level 1 numeracy or equivalent and evidence of instrumental and vocal skills based on interview and audition

International students

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)