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Music Artist

Music Artist

Eligibility

Academic admission requirements (Band 1) and English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

All applicants are required to attend an audition. In addition, all applicants are normally expected to be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.

If you're an emerging singer-songwriter or performer looking to develop original material, the Music Artist stream within the CUA50820 Diploma of Music offers a practical and creative foundation. This course focuses on songwriting, performance preparation, and collaborative music-making, encouraging students to explore their artistic voice—both individually and in group settings.

With an emphasis on original music creation, students work closely with peers to write, arrange, and perform new works, stepping beyond their primary instrument to build broader creative confidence. Weekly classes in performance, ensembles, aural skills, theory, music technology, and music history support technical development and musical literacy.

Taught by experienced industry professionals, this stream is ideal for those pursuing a future as an original music performer, collaborator, or songwriter. Graduates of the CUA60520 Advanced Diploma may articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Music – Contemporary Performance (W76) stream whilst maintaining a focus on their creative songwriting and performance skills.

Audition and interview documents

Staff

The Course Coordinator for the Diploma of Music is Jeremy Greig

The Course Coordinator for Contemporary Music is Dr Matthew Allen.

For a full list of WAAPA Performance staff, please visit the WAAPA Staff listing

More information

For domestic student enquiries, please go to Future Students

For international student enquiries, please go to International Students

For a full list of WAAPA courses, please visit WAAPA Study areas

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