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Diploma of Music with major in Contemporary Performance

ProviderJMC Academy
Course code: UAC773001Higher education providerStudy area: MusicData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start dates14 Sept 2026 · Sydney · NSW

Course overview

Designed for aspiring performers ready to make an impact, the Diploma of Music (Contemporary Performance) offers a fast-tracked, practical introduction to the music industry. In just 8 months of full-time study, you’ll sharpen your technical skills, explore your artistic identity, and gain real-world performance experience across a range of contemporary genres.

From day one, you’ll rehearse and perform in industry-standard spaces equipped with top-tier gear—developing the confidence and stagecraft needed for a professional career. You’ll also collaborate with peers across songwriting, production and business, building a network that mirrors the realities of today’s music scene.

Whether you’re planning to launch your music career or pathway into the Bachelor of Music, this course provides a strong foundation for both.

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Practical experience

Throughout the course, students gain hands-on performance experience at JMC’s on-campus venues and curated live events. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with peers across JMC’s creative disciplines, reflecting real-world industry collaboration.

Fees and charges

Refer to JMC Academy latest fee information.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Emerging recording artist, live performer, session musician, band member, artist manager (self-managed), music tutor, event support roles, or continue into further study such as the Bachelor of Music.

Majors

Areas of study

Core musicianship, ear training, ensemble performance, instrumental technique (guitar, bass, drums, keys, voice), introduction to songwriting, and use of industry-standard music software and production tools, music business fundamentals, music theory, stagecraft.

Advanced Standing

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.

JMC credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Audition: All applicants must showcase their talents at an audition to demonstrate their style and musicianship.

Two contrasting pieces of music of your own choice must be performed – either with a live accompanist or backing track – and should not exceed 10 minutes in total.

All students will receive feedback on their performance on the day.

Applicants with recent secondary education

Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent).

No ATAR required.

Minimum age 17.

All applicants

Interview: Once we've received your application, we'll give you a call and organise for you to come in for a consultation with one of our student recruitment advisers.

During this appointment they'll be able to confirm your application details, assess the best course study options for you.

Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria .

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
  • SydneyNSW