Course Guide

Contents

Why AIM? 4
Life on Campus 8
Alumni Stories 14
Careers in Music 22
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional owners of this land, Australia wide.

The AIM Difference 24

Our Courses 26
Academic Staff 36
Admissions 40
How to Apply 42
Events 44

We are committed to creating an

inclusive environment. We strive to
be welcoming and inclusive of people
of all genders, sexualities, abilities
and cultural backgrounds. We are
committed to reflecting in our practise
the multicultural nature of our student
cohort, to show support for our
LGBTQA+ colleagues and students
and demonstrates our commitment to
community standards in gender equity
through our 2022—25 Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Plan. AIM’s Reconciliation
Action Plan respects the value and
importance of First Nations voices and
First Nations artists and recognises the
role that First Nations music has had
in contemporary Australia and a wider
awareness of First Nations justice in
AIM’s reconciliation journey.
If you’d like a head start on building
a rewarding career in music, the
Australian Institute of Music is the
perfect choice.

We have been empowering people like you to join

the thriving, creative, fast-moving music industry for
over 50 years. Our global network of talented alumni
are testament to just what is possible with drive,
dedication and a well-rounded music education.
At AIM, you will gain industry-specific knowledge
and the ability to forge connections across
disciplines and the world.
As Australia’s premier institution devoted exclusively
to music, our programs have consistently evolved
thanks to our in-depth understanding of the music
world and connection to the creative industries. We
boast a vital, diverse and collaborative community
that will bring unparalleled skill and enthusiasm to
your student experience. You will never forget your
time at AIM – or what you learned. Your bright future
in music starts here.
AIM CEO, Dr Ben O’Hara
 Power of Music

We are the Australian

Institute of Music

Empowering Artists Since 1968

DYLA N COSGRIFF (LEFT) & DYLA N HIN D,
PERFORMA N CE STUDENTS
 Empowering Artists Since 1968

Why AIM? The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is Australia’s

first, and only creative institute entirely dedicated
to music. Established 1968, AIM has over 50 years’
experience in the industry, empowering more than
6,000 artists – our alumni – to date, teaching them
the tools and knowledge to hone their skills and
find their place in the music world.

Get Connected to the Music Industries

We are a proud and active member of the global

music industries. We do this through internships,
networking opportunities and our 2030 Records
student-run record label, just to name a few.
In music, connections and relationships matter, and
here at AIM, we place a high priority on maintaining
enduring professional relationships that provide
unique opportunities and distinct advantages for
our students. As a music education specialist, we
have deep connections with organisations across
the music industries – from publishing, production
and touring to industry bodies and artists. Often
these connections involve our academic and
professional staff as well as our alumni community.
We also foster strong connections across our student
body – your future partners and collaborators.

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF PARTNERS FOR

EVENTS, INTERNS HIPS, TECH N OLO GY A N D
IN DUSTRY COLLABOR ATIO NS.

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 “My favourite thing about performing
in Pippin is the sense of community
and family that we have built”
Alessia Muscariello, Music Theatre Student

‘PIPPIN’ 1972 BROADWAY CLASSIC, PERFORMED BY MELBOURNE

M USIC THEATRE STUDENTS. 5 SOLD OUT S H OWS AUG UST 2023.
Be a Part of Our Music Community

Your experience at AIM is like no other: we provide

you with the foundations for a real career in music.
In this industry, it’s all about who you know. And we
open the door to your future network made up of
industry professionals, starting with your lecturers
and fellow artists here at AIM.
Our staff are practising musicians and renowned
music leaders, with decades of expertise and
achievements to their names. Your fellow emerging
artist is not just another student. They are your future
collaborator, mentor, manager, or producer.

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Courses Across All Areas of Music

At AIM, areas of study can be broad, focused, niche,

and everything in between. We cover all music
disciplines—be it writing, creating, performing,
producing, managing or promoting. Course durations
range from introductory, short, to in-depth Bachelor
or Master’s programs. This allows our artists to
choose their own path. Whether that means forming
a deep understanding and expertise in one area of
study, or to gain holistic insight into the industry.
You leave here with more than just a piece of paper.
This is the place to form a strong bond with your
peers and educators. You will experiment creatively
and find your sound, supported by measured
academic rigour. You’ll team up regularly with other
emerging artists on creative projects, collaborating
across specialisations, building a professional
portfolio, to gain insight into what it’s really like to
work in music.
 Based in Australia’s Two Largest Cities

Life on Campus Our campuses are live. We place the utmost

importance on creative space, with state-of-the-
art equipment, performance spaces, and studios
adaptable to all disciplines.
The sense of community felt on arrival at AIM Sydney
or Melbourne is like no other. While your education
here will cover the fundamentals to the highest
standard, you’ll also be taught the tools to build
a career in music. This includes opportunities to
collaborate regularly with your fellow artists on small
and large-scale projects, building a support network,
experimenting across disciplines, and finding your
own unique sound.

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1:1 TUITIO N WITH ACADEMIC EXPERTS
COLLABOR ATIO N A N D PERFORMA N CE OPP ORTU NITIES
PURP OSE-BUILT STUDY FACILITIES
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 Your fellow emerging artist is not
just another student. They are your
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future collaborator, mentor, manager,

or producer. While your life as an
emerging artist focuses mainly on your
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studies, there’s more on offer at AIM.

Our community is active and live, with
performance and social calendars,
student-run events, and plenty of gigs.
SHEHA NI GAMAGE, INTERNATIO NAL
MASTER OF M USIC STUDENT

Call to the
Visionaries
Alumni Stories
 Can music professionals really make it in this

Alumni Stories industry? Of course. Notable AIM artists have gone

on to conduct orchestras, compose film scores, play
in award-winning bands, and star in huge productions
for film and stage. Your fellow emerging artists are
key here.

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ANTONIA GAUCI BROOKE CUSTERSON BEN FRYER
AUDIO. CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION.
SYDNEY PERFORMANCE. SYDNEY
MELBOURNE

Brooke played the percussion Ben is the lead guitarist in “Pacific

Antonia is an engineer, mixer,
book – controlling all the Avenue”, band nominated for an
producer and artist with an
electronics of the show – in ARIA – Best Rock Album, with 3
extensive credit list. These
Hamilton The Musical. Brooke songs in Triple J’s Hottest 100 this
include Kesha, Lil Yachty,
made her professional theatre year. Ben’s band recently did a
What So Not, Troye Sivan, DMA’s,
debut in 2018 playing the drums Triple J Like A Version and covered
Vallis Alps, Japanese Wallpaper,
for Bring It On: The Musical, she ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA.
Body Type, to name just a few.
has recorded on a Triple J Like
“My music career really started
She got her start at Sydney’s A Version for rapper Leikeli47
the first time I picked up a guitar
legendary BigJesusBurger Studios covering “No Diggity”, performed
and fell in love with the instrument.
and Studios 301, assisting for at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in
Since then I’ve been challenging
industry heavyweights including 2021 and also at the Melbourne
and pushing myself further with
Scott Horscroft (The Presets, International Comedy Festival.
music every day. AIM challenged
Birds of Tokyo), Eric J Dubowsky
youtube.com/c/BrookeCusterson/ me to take music to the next level
(Chet Faker, Flume, Odesza) and
and really shaped my songwriting
engineering for Kevin Shirley &
skills and production skills in the
Cold Chisel. At the same time, she
studio. I’d like to give a huge thank
built on her skills and independent
you to all the teachers and staff for
network, working with the cream
passing on their knowledge and
of Sydney’s emerging artists.
helping me progress with my own
She now works out of her own
career in the industry.”
room at Golden Retriever Studios
in Marrickville, making it a hub Insta: @pacificavenueau
for the community of artists and
producers she has established.
Antonia has been recognised
for the quality of her work by
the wider industry as well, being
awarded the Inertia Group
Emerging Grant in 2019.
antoniagauci.com
Insta: @antoniagauci
Meet Julian Kuo, a multi-disciplinary

Julian Kuo
performer from Sydney and proud AIM
Alum. He kicked off his journey at the
tender age of 11 and since then, has
worked in Opera, Contemporary Music,
Cabaret and Musical Theatre.

Julian has produced and starred in several Cabarets

including Broadway Bard (Written and dir. Melvyn
Morrow) and his own work, Interpretations: The Music
of Cole Porter, and He Said. She Said. (co-written
by Holly Summers-Clarke) as part of Sydney Fringe
Festival. Kuo also fronts the Julian Kuo Quintet,
playing at major corporate and private events across
Australia, and is a founding member of Jersey to
Motown with Lovegrove Entertainment.
“AIM allowed me to focus on building my skills in a
competitive, industry driven environment. We were
encouraged to be ‘Quadruple Threats’, and focused
not only on performing in commercial theatre, but
also on creating our own work and opportunities. I am
very grateful for the lessons learned, the friendships
created, and the network of support I have and
continue to grow as a result of my time studying.”
– Julian

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JULIA N KUO, PERFORMER.
STUDIED M USIC THEATRE AT AIM
LEARN M ORE:
 HA N NA H JOY, MIDDLE KIDS
STUDIED COMP OSITIO N AT AIM
LISTEN O N SP OTIF Y

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Hannah Joy Middle Kids
Hannah Joy’s band Middle Kids has
become a globally beloved band who
have played at some of the world’s
biggest rock festivals, studios and
TV shows.

Sydney band Middle Kids – featuring AIM alum

Hannah Joy on vocals, guitar and piano – need little
introduction. With bandmates Tim Fitz and Harry
Day, Hanna has experienced a level of fame and
international attention that few acts get to see.
In just four short years, the band has seen their debut
album debut at #10 on the ARIAs charts and won the
prestigious J Award for Australian Album of the Year.
They played their USA TV debut on Conan and have
gone on to play Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late
Late Show with James Corden.
The band have toured extensively in the US,
performing at South by South west, Lollapalooza,
Governors Ball Music Festival, LouFest, Firefly Music
Festival, Austin City Limits Fest and more. They have
opened on tours for The War on Drugs, Ryan Adams,
Cold War Kids and Local Natives.
The band supported Bloc Party on a European tour in
2018 and played a live session in the UK at the BBC
Maida Vale Studios.
The band released the EP New Songs for Old
Problems in 2019. In January 2021, Middle Kids
released their second studio album, which earned
the ARIA Award for Best Rock Album.
Meet Almitra, the Sydney-based,

Almitra Mavalvala
Persian Pakistani powerhouse of
performance!

She is also an artist, writer and composer with

a Bachelor’s in Music (Music Theatre) from the
Australian Institute of Music, she’s rocked stages
from Karachi to Australia. From theatre hits like
“Fiddler on the Roof” to spicing up screens in
‘Red Lantern,’ she’s a multi-talented force.
She’s not just about the spotlight – she crafts
her own music, even developing her musical,
“Aaliyah.” Almitra’s not afraid to tackle tough topics;
her autobiographical show, “Blacklisted,” delves
into displacement, racial profiling, and immigration.
A fierce advocate for representation and epilepsy
awareness, Almitra’s stories pack a punch, leaving
audiences moved long after the curtains close.
After graduating from AIM, Almitra appeared in
Willoughby Theatre Company’s ‘Fiddler on the
Roof’ (Ensemble). She is hoping to tell stories
that will stay for a long time.

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ALMITR A MAVALVALA
PERFORMER – WRITER – COMP OSER
STUDIED M USIC THEATRE AT AIM
 The music industry is a massive, global juggernaut

Careers in Music that employs millions of people in virtually every

country on earth. Many types of jobs exist within
the music industry universe.
Here’s a snapshot of just some of the career options,
with a match to qualifications so you can understand
what’s required to be job-ready.

ENTERTAINMENT
MANAGEMENT

COMPOSITION

CREATIVE TECH

MUSICOLOGY

MUSIC
THEATRE

PERFORMANCE
COMMERCIAL COMPOSER / JINGLE WRITER

CONCERT AND FESTIVAL PROMOTER

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PROGRAMMER

CONCERT TECHNICIAN / ROADIE

INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
FILM SCORE COMPOSER
BROADCAST ENGINEER

ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR

FOLEY TECHNICIAN
ARTIST MANAGER

EVENT MANAGER

LABEL MANAGER
BOOKING AGENT

CASTING AGENT
ACCOMPANIST

BROADCASTER
BAND BOOKER
A&R MANAGER

CONDUCTOR

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ARRANGER
CAREER

DANCER
ACTOR

DJ
LICENSING MANAGER
LIGHTING ENGINEER
LIVE PERFORMING ARTIST
LIVE SOUND ENGINEER
LOCATION SOUND RECORDIST
LYRICIST
MARKETING MANAGER
MASTERING ENGINEER
MIDI MOCK-UP CREATOR
MUSIC ACCOUNTANT
MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC DIRECTOR (RADIO)
MUSIC JOURNALIST
MUSIC LIBRARIAN
MUSIC MERCHANDISE MANAGER
MUSIC PUBLICIST
MUSIC PRODUCER
MUSIC PUBLISHER
MUSIC RETAILER
MUSIC TEACHER
MUSIC THERAPIST
MUSIC TUTOR (INSTRUMENTAL)
MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND EQUIPMENT SALES
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER
ORCHESTRAL MUSICIAN
ORCHESTRATOR
PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER
PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER
PLAYLIST CURATOR
POST PRODUCER
PRODUCER
PRODUCTION MUSIC WRITER
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (RADIO)
RECORDING ARTIST
SINGING TEACHER
STUDIO RECORDING ENGINEER
SALES MANAGER
SESSION SINGER / MUSICIAN
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
SOUND DESIGNER
TOPLINE WRITER
TOUR MANAGER
VIDEOGRAM COMPOSER
 The AIM
Difference

From performance to composition, audio engineering to arts

and entertainment management, AIM offers a broad range of
music-based programs, providing the opportunity to discover
your full musical potential.
 Our Courses

RILEY ALLDARICE, BACHELOR OF M USIC, PERFORMA N CE.

 Choose Your Own Path

Our Courses •
•
•
•
Diploma of Music
Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology)
Bachelor of Music (Musicology)
• Bachelor of Music (Performance)
• Bachelor of Music Theatre
• Master of Music
• Bachelor of Arts and Entertainment Management
• Master of Arts and Entertainment

Our programs provide you with the opportunity

to deep dive into music. You can discover areas
you didn’t know you’ve loved, or excelled at - from
performance to composition, audio engineering to
entertainment management.
We understand that you come to us with different
creative interests and career ambitions. Our job is to
help you match your musical identity and professional
aspirations to the right course. The great thing about
studying here is you will have the flexibility to change
if an elective sparks your interest.

A Wide Range of Electives

At AIM, we offer the ability to study a broad range
of subjects by providing a variety of electives
designed to complement your main specialisation
or program. These electives can be used to shape
and refine the direction of your musical or arts
management education.

Collaboration From Day One

Our courses include collaborative projects starting
in your first study period. You will work with students
in other disciplines to deliver a project, preparing you
for work in the ‘real-world’ of the music industry.

Accelerated Study — 2 Year Degrees

We offer an accelerated study option for AIM
students looking to complete their music education
in two years. The 2-year option involves condensing
the standard 3-year timetable into 2, for the
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts and
Entertainment programs.

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 Kickstart Your Career in music with
Diploma of Music a Diploma of Music.

This is an ideal starting point for a career in music,

helping you to build your musical literacy and
academic skills in just 12 months. Walk away with
an industry-recognised qualification, or transition
to a Bachelor program – the choice is yours.
You will build on your musical and academic
skills, and have opportunities to explore areas that
may be new and inspiring. The flexibility in this
course allows you to develop a broad understanding
of the music field.

COURSE CRICOS: 111594A • COURSE: CRS1401304

DURATION 3 STUDY PERIODS,

1 YR FT OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > PERFORMER  > SONGWRITER

> SESSION MUSICIAN  > PRODUCER

> SOLO ARTIST  > A&R ASSISTANT

> MIXING ENGINEER ASSISTANT 

> FOH ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

> RECORD LABEL ASSISTANT

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 Become an Original Composer.
Bachelor of Music
Composition As digital media expands, so does the demand
for talented composers in film, television, video
games, and music. This specialisation helps you
build a portfolio of work to land paid work and start
your career as a composer. The Bachelor of Music
(Composition) will train you to become a composer
with originality, heightened musical ability, and
technical mastery.
Whether you’re interested in film, songwriting or
opera, our program is diverse, allowing you to drive
the type of music you want to create, across any
genre. The course takes an experiential approach
where you learn by doing. Each week you put
your learning into practice with exercises, either
individually or in groups. This approach drives your
learning and helps you start to build your portfolio
of work.

COURSE CRICOS: 111590E • COURSE: CRS1401311

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 3 YRS FT (OR 2 YRS

ACCELERATED), OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > ARRANGER/ORCHESTRATOR

> COMPOSER > CONDUCTOR

> MUSIC DIRECTOR > MUSIC SUPERVISOR

> MUSIC TUTOR/TEACHER > RECORDING ARTIST

> SONGWRITER > SOUND DESIGNER

> ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR > ENSEMBLE MUSICIAN

> ORCHESTRAL MUSICIAN

> PERFORMER/INSTRUMENTALIST

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 Unleash Your Creativity with the
Bachelor of Music
Creative Technology
Bachelor of Music (Creative Technology).

More than a traditional audio engineering program,

you will go beyond the recording studio combining
proven theory with practical experience as you
record and create music in unique ways, helping you
become a successful audio practitioner and to launch
a fulfilling career.
You will learn the technical theory and skills around
capturing sound. But this specialisation is not just
about learning to use the technology. It provides a
structured learning environment in which you can
apply your knowledge and skills creatively. Wherever
you want to take your music journey, this course can
help you get there.

COURSE CRICOS: 111579M • COURSE: CRS1401309

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 3 YRS FT (OR 2 YRS

ACCELERATED), OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > RECORDING & MIXING > MASTERING ENGINEER

> ELECTRONIC MUSIC PROGRAMMER

> AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN

> BROADCAST ENGINEER

> FILM AND GAMES SOUND DESIGNER

> LIVE CONCERT ENGINEER

> LOCATION SOUND RECORDIST

> MASTERING ENGINEER > MUSIC PRODUCER

> P
 OST PRODUCER – FOLEY & SOUND EFFECTS,
ADR STAGE SOUND DESIGNER

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 Explore Music’s Cultural Evolution with
Bachelor of Music
Musicology
the Bachelor of Music (Musicology).

The course blends research, theory, and philosophy

to investigate the cultural history of music in its
various forms, and how music is influenced by
culture. Discover the practices, values, and ideas
to make educated claims about how different
people think and feel about the world.
This course explores the triumphs and challenges of
music as a form of cultural identity. You will solidify a
foundation in musical literacy, interact with materials
that create music, examine how those elements
are structured and notated in diverse genres, and
develop your skills to identify musical structures
by ear.

COURSE CRICOS: 111578A • COURSE: CRS1401308

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 3 YRS FT (OR 2 YRS

ACCELERATED), OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > ETHNOMUSICOLOGY RESEARCHER

> ANTHROPOLOGY RESEARCHER

> SOCIAL & CULTURAL POLICY CONSULTANT

> MUSIC CRITIC/REVIEWER

> MUSIC EDITOR > MUSIC EDUCATOR

> ARTS ADMINISTRATOR

> ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER > MUSIC JOURNALIST

> MUSICAL DIRECTOR > PLAYLIST CURATOR

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 Amplify Your Artistry with the
Bachelor of Music
Performance
Bachelor of Music (Performance).

This program will guide you to refine your

musicianship, develop your collaboration skills,
and help you stand out as a performer. With both a
contemporary and classical pathway, you will emerge
with the skills and confidence to perform on stage
and in the studio.
Choose between a contemporary or classical
pathway, and develop your skills as a performer
in your instrument of choice through a mix of
one-on-one sessions and group learning. You will
participate in collaborative projects with students
from other specialisations – including composition
and creative technology – to develop your experience
working across various areas of music.

COURSE CRICOS: 111575D • COURSE: CRS1401305

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 3 YRS FT (OR 2 YRS

ACCELERATED), OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > PERFORMER/INSTRUMENTALIST

> RECORDING ARTIST > SONGWRITER

> COMPOSER ARRANGER/ORCHESTRATOR

> CONDUCTOR > MUSIC DIRECTOR

> MUSIC SUPERVISOR > MUSIC TUTOR/TEACHER

> SOUND DESIGNER > ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR

> ENSEMBLE MUSICIAN > ORCHESTRAL MUSICIAN

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 Develop your Theatrical Potential with
Bachelor of
Music Theatre
the Bachelor of Music Theatre.

The course will prepare you to land leading roles,

play in ensembles, and generate original theatre
works as you steadily build your professional
performance skills. This is a specialised practice
that integrates your singing and acting skills with
one-on-one tuition.
You will build the skills to command the stage with
confidence, building the ‘triple skill set’ – singing,
dancing and acting. You will also learn how to form
a healthy practice routine by understanding the
psychology of performance.
You will get one-on-one time with AIM experts to
support your individual development. Collaborative
projects and live performances will give you
real-world experience, preparing you to command
the stage.

COURSE CRICOS: 111595M • COURSE: CRS1401315

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 3 YRS FT

INTAKES FEB ONLY

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > ACTOR > CASTING AGENT

> COMPOSER FOR MUSIC THEATRE

> DANCER > MUSIC JOURNALIST

> MUSIC THEATRE PERFORMER

> MUSIC THEATRE DIRECTOR

> PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER

> STAGE MANAGER > VOCALIST/SINGER

> VOICE OVER SPECIALIST

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 Elevate Your Music Career with a
Master of Music Master of Music.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a seasoned

practitioner, this course will equip you with the
skills and knowledge to take your music career to
new heights.
Throughout the program, you will engage in intensive
coursework and practical training that covers a wide
range of musical disciplines, including performance,
composition, music technology, and musicology.
You will have the chance to connect with renowned
guest artists, music producers, and industry
professionals, gaining insights into the music
business and expanding your network.
You could be looking to hone your specialisation,
or to transition to a career in the music industries.
This program can be tailored based on your
experience and future goals.

COURSE CRICOS: 113142B • COURSE: CRS1201465

DURATION 6 STUDY PERIODS, 2 YRS FT

OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, MAY, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > SESSION WORK > ORCHESTRAL WORK

> CHAMBER MUSIC

> MEDIA MUSIC (FILMS, GAMING, ETC.)

> INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

> COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS > RECORD PRODUCER

> MIXING/MASTERING ENGINEER

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 Launch Your Entertainment
Bachelor of
Arts & Entertainment
Management
Management Career with a Bachelor of
Arts & Entertainment Management.

The course will help you master the essentials of

the music business – from marketing and artist
management to music business economics and law
– giving you the skills you need for a lifelong career
in the entertainment business.
The course provides a balance of theoretical learning
with practical, real-world training. You will learn how
to collaborate with writers, producers, and performers
across our diverse music programs, and build a
resilient set of capabilities for the rapidly changing
music industry.
You will emerge with the leadership, business design,
and innovation skills required to successfully manage
contemporary organisations in the commercial,
public, and not-for-profit sectors.
Whether you want to run your own business or join
established music companies – you will be ready
with the skills to succeed.

COURSE CRICOS: 109394E • COURSE: CRS1401244

DURATION 9 STUDY PERIODS, 2 YRS FT

OR EQUIVALENT PT STUDY

INTAKES FEB, SEP

CAMPUS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

CAREERS > ENTREPRENEUR > BOOKING AGENT

> ARTIST MANAGER > EVENT MANAGER

> MARKETING MANAGER > LABEL MANAGER

> A&R MANAGER > VENUE MANAGER

> LICENSING MANAGER > PROMOTIONS MANAGER

> TOUR MANAGER

> BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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 Advance Your Entertainment
Master of
Arts & Entertainment
Management Career with the Master of
Arts and Entertainment Management.

This course will prepare you for leadership roles in

the ever-evolving arts and entertainment industry.
This course provides a well-rounded education that
combines the principles of business management with
the unique demands and dynamics of the arts and
entertainment sector. It is tailored for individuals who
are passionate about the arts and aspire to manage,
promote, and innovate within this vibrant field.

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DURATION 6 STUDY PERIODS, 2 YRS FT

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> LABEL MANAGER/DIRECTOR > ARTIST MANAGER

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> RECORD LABEL > ARTS WRITER

> ACADEMIC (FURTHER STUDY)

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 At AIM, you will be taught by musicians,

Academic Staff producers and executives with decades

of experience in the industry.

They are also qualified tertiary educators. Our

lecturers have won ARIA Awards, headlined festivals,
produced multi-platinum albums, written hit songs,
run record companies, managed major recording
artists, played lead roles in major musicals and
written and performed with international orchestras.
They continue to work in music and hone their craft.
Most importantly, there is nothing they love more
than teaching and mentoring students. With over
130 academic staff, we draw on a staggering
diversity of perspectives, experiences and skills.
You will be exposed to a variety of music genres
and approaches, giving you the knowledge and
smarts to confidently enter the music industry.

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MATT AMY SAMANTHA WALTON
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE
MELBOURNE SYDNEY
Matt Amy is a composer, arranger, Sam Walton is an experienced
trombonist and musical director and versatile singer, keyboardist,
based in Melbourne. His screen arranger and composer. She
credits include Dancing with the moved to London in 2009 and
Stars, Australia’s Got Talent and was mentored by one of the
Australian Idol and movies such UK’s most highly regarded vocal
as Death Defying Acts and coaches, Joshua Alamu (Little Mix,
Corporate Animals. Joss Stone, The Voice UK) and
performed as a singer at numerous
Matt’s arrangements have
venues across the UK and Europe.
been performed by Auckland
Philharmonia, LA Mambo In 2014, Sam was presented with
All-Star Orchestra, Miami an Operational Service Medal
Symphony Orchestra, the by Her Majesty’s Armed Forces
Melbourne and Sydney for her time spent entertaining
Symphony Orchestra and the troops in Afghanistan. Sam
Istanbul Symphony Orchestra. has also performed as a guest
entertainer in headline shows
Matt has been working in
on Royal Caribbean, Oceania,
education for the past 16 years at
Holland America and Fred Olsen
numerous secondary and tertiary
cruise liners.
institutions. He served as Head of
Arranging and Music Production Sam has worked as a primary
for the Victorian State School Academic Lecturer at AIM Sydney
Spectacular and is currently the since 2016, leading elite vocal
Victorian representative on the ensembles and specialising in
executive board of the Music mentoring voice graduates as they
Arrangers Guild of Australia. prepare for their transition into
the global music industry. Sam
currently performs shows around
Australia with vocal group LYHRA
(Sam Walton, Trish Delaney-Brown,
Bri Cowlishaw), composing and
arranging music that celebrates
vocal harmony.
DR PHILIP EAMES ADRIAN BOLLAND SIMONE EAST
CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY COMPOSITION
SYDNEY SYDNEY SYDNEY
Philip Eames is a strikingly versatile Adrian Bolland is one of Australia’s Simone East is a passionate
and innovative musician, being most experienced and celebrated songwriter and orchestral
professionally active as a pianist, audio experts. As a producer, composer with over 15 years
composer, musicologist, choral engineer and mixer, he’s been experience delivering and
conductor and musical director. credited with a long list of hit designing courses in composition,
singles and albums for artists songwriting, music theory and
As a composer, Philip’s music has
such as The Divinyls, Slim Dusty, music history. She has taught at
frequently been commissioned and
The Little River Band, Leo Sayer, Sydney Conservatorium of Music,
performed throughout Australia
Vince Jones, Gangajang, The Australian Performing Arts School,
by artists including the Australian
Rockmelons, Celibate Rifles, The Australian Institute of Music
Voices, the Flinders Quartet, and
Boxcar, Severed Heads, Margaret and is Composer-in-Residence at
Queensland Ballet, and he was
Urlich, James Galway and many Trinity Grammar School.
announced the winner of the 2020
others. In 1993 he was nominated
Willgoss Choral Composition Prize, Simone’s experimental instrumental
for the ARIA Award for Engineer
the Tagore and ASKM Composition works have been performed at
of the Year.
Competitions. Notably in 2019 he national and international festivals
collaborated with the Black Square After studying jazz and electronic including the Australian Orchestral
Quartet and the Quandamooka music at the NSW Conservatorium Forum.
Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal of Music, Adrian joined the
Simone is fascinated with the
Corporation to create a large-scale famous EMI Studios 301 in
interplay between words and
choreographed string quartet Sydney, Australia. His ability to
music and has been performing
“Minjerribah Dreaming” based on work across multiple styles and
as a singer-songwriter, sharing
the stories of Oodgeroo Noonuccal. genres guaranteed him decades
the stage with international artists
of constant work.
Philip specialises in the such as Nashville-based Emma
performance of modern classical More recently, Adrian produced, Swift, North Carolina’s The Easy
music, and has appeared as recorded and mixed over 120 Leaves. Simone is currently putting
concerto soloist with numerous production music albums for a the finishing touches on her debut
orchestras, including the West variety of clients. album Stealing Time with producer
Australian Symphony, Queensland Ben Edwards.
Wind Orchestra and Brisbane
Philharmonic.

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STEPHEN GRAY DR VINCE GILES TIM KELLY
MUSIC THEATRE COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATE HEAD OF
MELBOURNE POSTGRADUATE STUDIES LEARNING AND TEACHING
Stephen works extensively MELBOURNE SYDNEY
throughout Australia as a Vincent Giles is an experimental Tim Kelly is a music lover,
conductor, arranger and pianist, composer; a tinkerer with acoustic marketeer, and management
his most recent engagements and electronic sound in the context specialist. His journey through the
being Musical Director for Guys of concert music, electronic music, music industry has included stints
& Dolls (Ambassador Theatre installation, and performance. as a fanzine editor, tour manager,
Group), Associate Musical Director recording artist, independent label
His works are influenced by
& Conductor for Priscilla, Queen of co-founder, marketing executive
the natural world, science and
the Desert – The Musical (Backrow and managing director. He is now
mathematics, and self-imposed
Productions) & Dusty – The Original a full-time educator specialising
compositional limitations. Vincent
Pop Diva (Dusty Productions). in the business of music and
holds a doctorate from the
entertainment.
Stephen was also Associate University of Melbourne in Sonic
Conductor of Les Miserables, Arts, in which he explored the Tim’s trajectory brought him from
The Phantom of the Opera & Miss intersection of music/sound art, the UK to Australia. Along the
Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh), neuroscience, information systems, way he founded One Little Indian
Singin’ In The Rain (IMG/David and evolutionary replicator systems.
Records, was Head of International
Atkins Enterprises), A Chorus Line at Rough Trade Records, GM
He has released a number of
(Kevin Jacobsen Productions), Marketing at Universal Music
recordings under his own name and
Jolson (Jon Nicholls Productions) Australia, GM Marketing Sony
in collaboration with other artists.
and Assistant Musical Director for Australasia and Managing Director
Oliver! and Cabaret (IMG). Vincent is Vice-President and of Inertia Records.
co-Director of Tilde New Music
Stephen’s arranging credits include Tim is passionate about creating
and Sound Art Inc., an organisation
Humdingers! (for the writers of cultures of thinking for students.
that presents a biennial festival,
Dusty), The Lion, The Witch and
academy and other activities
the Wardrobe (Malcolm C. Cooke &
that provides a platform for
Associates), Sullivan: A Centenary
experimentation and collaboration
Celebration (Victoria Arts Centre
in new music.
Trust). Stephen has also played the
original Australian productions of
Cats, Les Miserables.
Navigating

Admissions

Everything you need to know

A NKS HIK A GOYAL, INTERNATIO NAL
MASTER OF M USIC STUDENT
How to Apply 1 Choose your course

Explore our wide range of courses, and review the entry requirements.

2 Submit your application

Visit the AIM Application portal, create an account, and submit your app.

3 Audition or submit your portfolio

Most courses require this, check the entry requirements for your course
of interest.

4 Accept your letter of offer

To secure your place, accept your offer and prepare to enrol.

5 Provide documents
Send copies of the documents that demonstrate you meet the entry
requirements.

6 You’ve done it!

Start creating your own music future at AIM. To achieving your career
goals in the creative industries.

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 Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements for AIM courses vary based on your

course of interest and whether you are a domestic
or international student.
Our undergraduate courses require completion
of high school education and achieving minimum
English standards.
Our postgraduate courses require the completion
of a bachelor degree and/or sufficient work and
life experience.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

D OMESTIC INTERNATIO NAL

Audition or Creative Portfolio

Your audition and portfolio help us assess your

suitability for the program and is your opportunity
to demonstrate your talent and passion for music.
If you are based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will
attend a live audition. Students outside Melbourne
and Sydney and international students outside
Australia, submit an audition and portfolio online.

FIN D OUT W HAT

THIS INVOLVES
Events at AIM
School Holiday Workshops

Created for students in Years 9-12, our high school

music workshops provide incredible opportunities
to explore songwriting, performance, and exam
preparation mentored by AIM’s own accomplished
musicians and educators.

Open Day and Info Night

Your career in music starts at AIM.

Join us on our campus events to explore your
potential with Australia’s leading music school.
This is your opportunity to go behind the scenes at
AIM. You’ll get to experience our state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment, get one-on-one advice from
teachers, listen in on course info sessions, watch
live performances, learn about careers in music, and
meet our talented students and alumni.
With undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in music performance, composition, audio, music
theatre, musicology and arts and entertainment
management, we offer specialisations to match a
variety of passions.

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