Course overview
The Diploma of Music with major in Music Production at JMC Academy is a practical, 8-month course that equips aspiring producers, composers and beatmakers with the foundational skills to create and produce original music across styles and platforms.
From your first trimester, you'll dive into studio sessions using professional DAWs like ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live and Native Instruments, gaining hands-on experience with both live and virtual instruments. With a strong focus on musicianship, studio workflow and personal artistic development, this course prepares you to turn musical ideas into fully produced tracks.
You’ll also learn how to adapt to evolving technology and start building the business and collaborative skills needed to thrive in today’s music and media industries.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Music producer, film and TV composer, resident/staff writer, advertising creative (jingle writer), music publisher, music teacher, electronic music artist, label manager, sound designer, recording artist.
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.
Majors
Areas of study
Digital audio workstations (DAWs), music production techniques, studio workflow, MIDI sequencing, sound design, recording and mixing, music theory and musicianship, songwriting fundamentals, and collaboration with artists across performance and songwriting.
Other Information
Practical experience
Students workshop and perform original songs from the outset, receiving feedback from industry professionals and collaborating across JMC’s creative disciplines in real-world project settings.
Fees and charges
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Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- 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 .
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW