Music Teacher

A Music Teacher educates students in various musical disciplines, including instruments, vocal training, and music theory. They work in primary or secondary schools and are responsible for developing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and leading group performances.

Music Teachers create engaging learning experiences to foster a love of music, adapt teaching methods for diverse learning needs, and collaborate with staff to enhance music programmes.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $100,100
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a music teacher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50820

Diploma of Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Musician Music Composer Music Tutor
Musician Songwriter Music Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Musician Music Composer Music Tutor Musician Songwriter Music Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Music)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Musician Music Librarian
Music Producer Music Teacher Singer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Musician Music Librarian Music Producer Music Teacher Singer + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $34,845
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher
Musician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher Musician + 1 more

Bachelor of Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Teacher Musician
Sound Technician Vocal Coach
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Teacher Musician Sound Technician Vocal Coach + 2 more

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer
Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian + 4 more

Master of Music
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Conductor Music Historian
Music Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Conductor Music Historian Music Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Music (Performance)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $35,792
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piano Accompanist Opera Singer Music Teacher
Jazz Musician Music Conductor Session Musician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Piano Accompanist Opera Singer Music Teacher Jazz Musician Music Conductor Session Musician + 3 more
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