Location:
Collarts Music, Audio, Management College
55 Brady St, South Melbourne.
When and why was the Songwriter course established?
The Songwriter stream is part of the Collarts Bachelor Degree in Music Performance. Music students can complete their music degree as a songwriter (there is also the option to complete the degree as an instrumentalist or vocalist). Students learn the crucial elements of song structure, melody, chord progression, lyric writing, as well as recording and production skills and processes.
What are the main methods for teaching/learning of this course?
Our student musicians learn songwriting and arranging through their master classes with ARIA-award-winning teachers. Students develop their own original repertoires and record their songs with our audio technology students and producers in our world-class recording studios. Learning also involves lectures and workshops, which include in-class and offsite performances throughout the two-year degree.
Who are some of the teachers and what is their experience in writing and composing music?
Five-time ARIA-award winner, Jesse Hooper takes the first year of songwriting. Well known as part of the bands Killing Heidi, and The Verses, Jesse is also an APRA Songwriter of the Year winner. The second year of the degree is led by Ryan Ritchie, who has won the International Songwriting Contest twice, and has produced and written for musicians such as Kimbra, Paris Wells, Brous, and is the founder of 35-piece orchestra band, The Raah Project.
What facilities will be available for students partaking in the songwriting course?
Learning takes places at Collarts’ warehouse-style campus based in South Melbourne. Creativity, energy and passion fill the space, where music students perform weekly in the 120-seat auditorium, have full access to top-notch recording studios and post-production rooms, can jam and rehearse in multiple practice rooms or can relax in the college’s innovation hub.
Point of difference (mention industry ties and links, opportunities students have for placements, use of gear etc)?
Collarts is passionate about providing students with the tools and skills necessary to create and drive careers in the music industry. By the end of their degree, songwriter students develop original songs, recordings and artistic content that is needed to launch their artistic profiles and to activate their live performance careers. Students are provided with opportunities to enhance their practical and performance skills and learn at a campus that works like a boutique music industry. Our musicians work closely with audio engineers, live sound technicians, artist and event managers and are exposed to numerous industry experts and mentors, allowing them to network, gain exposure and integrate into the Australian music scene. Teaching staff include ARIA-award winners, touring and sessional musicians, professional live sound and recording technicians, artist managers and managers who work on some of Australia’s best-known music events. Collarts students gain exposure and exclusive backstage work experience through the college’s partnerships with St Jeromes’ Laneway Festival, Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and Face The Music.
Payment options:
Collarts students have access to the Federal Government FEE-HELP program (HECS equivalent). Upfront payment is also available for local or international students.
Upcoming Open Day:
Check out our innovative and dynamic music and audio space at our Open Day on Saturday January 17, from 10am to 3pm.
Phone: 1300 818 777
Website: collarts.edu.au
E-mail: [email protected]
