Certificate III in Music (Performance)
Take the first step towards a successful career in professional music performance, and learn from experienced industry professionals through this hands on course.
This course will build on your creative talent to arrange and perform music as a soloist, instrumentalist, or as part of a band.
You’ll learn how to write song lyrics and music; develop your skills in aural perception and music notation; and learn about music copyright, preparing for performance, improvisation skills, backup accompaniments, and ensemble skills for playing or singing music.
You'll also gain an understanding of the music industry, and develop your knowledge of different music styles and genres, and graduate with a repertoire to perform in ensembles and for auditions.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Music
Course ID
- National ID: CUA30920
- WA State ID: AC69
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Turn your raw talent into a career
This course introduces you to the exciting and challenging world of music performance and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the music industry.
You will focus on gaining skills in songwriting and arranging, ensemble/performance and recording. You will participate in recording sessions in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.
At the end of your course, you will have performed and recorded, as well as gained skills in communication, critical listening, stagecraft, musical style and industry practice.
This course is only run in semester 2 each year.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course will build on your creative talent to arrange and perform music as a soloist, instrumentalist, or as part of a band.
You’ll learn how to write song lyrics and music; develop your skills in aural perception and music notation; and learn about music copyright, preparing for performance, improvisation skills, backup accompaniments, and ensemble skills for playing or singing music.
You'll also gain an understanding of the music industry, and develop your knowledge of different music styles and genres, and graduate with a repertoire to perform in ensembles and for auditions.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Music
Course ID
- National ID: CUA30920
- WA State ID: AC69
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Turn your raw talent into a career
This course introduces you to the exciting and challenging world of music performance and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the music industry.
You will focus on gaining skills in songwriting and arranging, ensemble/performance and recording. You will participate in recording sessions in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.
At the end of your course, you will have performed and recorded, as well as gained skills in communication, critical listening, stagecraft, musical style and industry practice.
This course is only run in semester 2 each year.
Delivery location
Turn your raw talent into a career
This course introduces you to the exciting and challenging world of music performance and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the music industry.
You will focus on gaining skills in songwriting and arranging, ensemble/performance and recording. You will participate in recording sessions in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.
At the end of your course, you will have performed and recorded, as well as gained skills in communication, critical listening, stagecraft, musical style and industry practice.
This course is only run in semester 2 each year.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.