Course overview
Songwriting at JMC
There are few things more exciting than writing your own music and bringing it to life. JMC Academy's Songwriting course is renowned for its hands-on practicality, a strong focus on individual musicianship, connection to national songwriting body APRA AMCOS, connections with other international songwriting courses, and for being a practical launchpad into the entertainment industry for all up-and-coming songwriters and composers.
Covering the essential tools for writing music to appeal to publishers, record labels and producers across genres and media channels, this course will help you to create your own music and lyrics, develop your instrumental skills, produce demos and perform your own songs.
This course is designed to help you create strong, focused songs that perfectly blend your lyrical ideas with powerful melodies.
With JMC's Bachelor of Music you can choose to specialise in one of three areas:
Contemporary Performance Songwriting Music Production
Course record
Career Opportunities
The architects of the music industry - it all starts with a song, after all - songwriters create the lyrics and the sounds that we connect with, the music that makes the world go around, so they are in great demand across the entertainment spectrum. Specific career roles include:
Performing Singer/Songwriter Lyricist Freelance Songwriter Composer Published Songwriter Advertising Creative(Jingle Writer for TV/ Radio) Professional Arranger Music Producer Music Publisher Music Teacher
Majors
Arranging, Arranging for Band and Orchestra, Bass Guitar, Contemporary Music Performance, Directed Studies, Directed Studies in Songwriting, Drums, Ear Training, Electronic Music, Ensemble Studies, Guitar, Instrument Studies, Lyric Writing, Lyric and Songwriting, Lyrics and Literature, Music Business, Music Cultures, Music History, Music Production, Music Technology, Music Theory, Piano/Keyboards, Screen Music, Song writing, Songwriting and Composition, Special Projects, Tutoring Techniques, Voice.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. No ATAR required. Audition All applicants are required to undertake an audition or submit a folio of original songs to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent. No ATAR required. Audition All applicants are required to undertake an audition or submit a folio of original songs to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Audition All applicants are required to undertake an audition or submit a folio of original songs to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Audition All applicants are required to undertake an audition or submit a folio of original songs to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Audition All applicants are required to undertake an audition or submit a folio of original songs to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the course. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to JMC Academy SEAS information and the JMC Academy website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC