• You have a passion for music and want to deepen your understanding and appreciation.
• Through music, you want to develop self-expression, well-being and social connections.
• You are seeking a practical course to meet new people whilst creating music in a group setting. 

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Express an interest in the Music Industry and creative expression.
• Demonstrate basic music skills and knowledge.
• Have good communication skills.
• Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect their views.
• Collaborate and work proactively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Through a combination of individual practice and group exercises you will gain the skills and confidence to attend local events. Beginners through to experienced musicians are all welcome.

This course is designed to offer you an opportunity to begin, increase or continue your participation with local music making. When you complete this course, you can audition to join the full-time Certificate II in Music course. You may also like to engage in non-South Regional TAFE options such as attending local open mic nights, Catch Music, School of Rock, or engaging a private music tutor.

Time Commitment

You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete the course. This includes attending classes on-site and accessing resources online. You will need to undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, practising music skills, learning more about music and the creative industries, and completing assessment requirements.

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
• Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
• Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
• Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. Taking responsibility for successes and failures is how we learn to be resilient and capable.
• Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your study program.
• Technology: Use traditional and contemporary musical instruments and technologies Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.