POPMUSIC01 Popular music

The Popular music specialisation in the Bachelor of Music trains musicians, performers and creators of the future. In addition to developing practical performance skills and stagecraft, students learn how to engage with a broad range of creative tools, including songwriting and music production, to create and distribute new contemporary music outcomes that are informed by any combination of popular music styles. In first year, students focus on developing techniques and self-directed practice strategies on their principal instrument or voice across a range of musical styles and repertoires. In second year, these skills are applied in both solo and ensemble performance contexts in songwriting, live and recording environments. In third year, students have the opportunity to conceptualise and create a live performance and recording project under the guidance of expert teachers within their chosen musical style and/or context. This specialisation not only connects students with current industry practices and practitioners, but also encourages the creation of new music, aligning with the school’s focus on developing the future of Australian contemporary popular music.