University of Melbourne

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Music (Performance Teaching)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Melbourne Conservatorium announces the introduction of a new professional coursework master program: the Master of Music (Performance Teaching).

The Master of Music (Performance Teaching) is a specialist coursework degree enabling graduates in Western classical and contemporary music to work as performer-teachers in a variety of situations including community, private provider and further education settings and as instrumental/vocal instructors in schools. It includes advanced music performance tuition, second instrument studies, ensemble participation and conducting, alongside performance-teaching pedagogy studies (with associated professional practice) and a comprehensive range of elective subjects. The course also offers the opportunity for Primary Level Suzuki Teacher Accreditation through an elective subject.

The course is open to applicants with backgrounds in western classical instruments and contemporary instruments.

The Master of Music ( Performance Teaching) is an eighteen month full time (or equivalent part time) course available for CSP and fee-paying Australian and international students.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No