Course overview
There are few things more exciting than writing your own music and bringing it to life. The Diploma of Music with major in Songwriting at JMC Academy is a practical, 8-month course designed to help emerging songwriters turn their musical ideas into powerful, original works.
With a strong focus on individual musicianship, collaboration, and creative development, this course equips you with the essential skills to write, perform, and record songs that resonate. You’ll learn to craft lyrics and melodies that connect, while also gaining experience in performance, music production, and industry fundamentals.
Connected with national body APRA AMCOS and international songwriting networks, JMC offers a dynamic foundation for launching your songwriting career or for continuing into the Bachelor of Music.
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:
Songwriter Performing Singer/Songwriter Demo Artist Freelance Lyricist
Majors
Arranging, Band and Orchestra, Composition, Ear Training, Ensemble Studies, Instrument Studies, Lyric Writing, Music, Music Business, Music History, Music Theory, Songwriting, Sound for Screen, Tutoring Techniques.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent). No ATAR required. Minimum age 17. 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 Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent). No ATAR required. Minimum age 17. 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