Music Composer

A Music Composer creates pieces of music to be performed by a musician or an instrumental group. You might be composing music for a special event, a particular production or a specific recording. Music Composers may specialise in a particular type of music or they might create pieces across all genres. You might be following direction about what type of music is required or you may be able to develop your own compositions.

Music Composers should be able to collaborate with musicians and production crews and need to be able to communicate plans for their musical pieces. You should have a strong understanding of the music genre you’re writing for and the musicians or singers who will be performing your compositions. Music Composers should be talented in their field and have an understanding of the recording or performing process.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $87,360
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a music composer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Creation and Composition)

Traineeship
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Songwriter
CUA60520

Advanced Diploma of Music

On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music

Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Music Composer

Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $34,845
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Music

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Music

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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