Bachelor of Music – Performance

Sam Walton is a singer and musician with a passion for live performance. She began her music career in London, where she was mentored by one of the UK’s most highly regarded vocal coaches, Joshua Alamu (Little Mix, Fleur East, Joss Stone, The Voice UK, Pop Idol) and performed at numerous venues across the UK and Europe. 

Chris is an in-demand drummer/percussionist and a leading collaborator with musicians from all over the world.  He has performed with countless artists including Olivia Newton-John, Barry Gibb, Sandy Evans, Bobby Singh and many more. 

Dr. Brieley Cutting is an Australian pianist whose playing has been critically praised for its “myriad of colours” and technical expertise. Throughout her career, she has combined her performing with her work as a piano teacher, academic lecturer, accompanist, artistic director, and artistic researcher.

Greg is well respected as an outstanding educator at tertiary level. He is passionate about supporting students through their musical journey, specialising in first year student studies and teaching piano and commencing theory courses.

Josh Kyle is a highly respected faculty member at AIM’s Melbourne campus. His varied approach to music-making has seen him involved with many different musical experiences and settings. He has released four albums under his own name.

Gary is a highly qualified music academic and a seasoned musician. As an upright and electric bass player, he has performed and recorded with many jazz artists including Kevin Hunt, Grace Knight, Bill Risby, Joy Yates and Dave Macrae, and a guest solo on Plini’s ‘Wombat Astronaut’

Bronte Maree O’Neill is a performer, songwriter, producer and composer. With over 10 years of experience as a professional musician and artist, she has shared the stage with artists like Aston Merrygold, Paloma Faith, Guy Sebastian, Nico & Vinz and Hayley Warner. She has appeared as a session musician on TV programs such as X Factor, Sunrise and The Morning Show.

Daryl McKenzie is a composer, arranger, trombonist and conductor. Daryl’s undergraduate studies in music were at the Victorian College of the Arts and North Texas State University. He holds a Master of Education (Music) from RMIT University.

The Bachelor of Music – Performance will guide you to refine your musicianship, develop your collaboration skills and stand out as a performer. You will emerge with the skills and confidence you need to perform on stage and in the studio in a variety of musical styles. 

Australian violinist Wen Zhu was born in China and began learning violin at age five. She was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing before moving to Australia, where she has studied at AIM, Tasmanian Conservatory of Music and the Sydney Conservatorium.

Dr Wojciech Wisniewski is a pianist, pedagogue and author currently residing in Sydney, Australia. Born in Poland, Wojciech graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw (Poland) shortly before arriving in Australia in 2004.

Andrew Smith is a Sydney-based saxophonist at the forefront of classical saxophone in Australia. Andrew was awarded both a B.Mus (Hons) and M.Mus from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Clancye Milne is a Melbourne-based improvising contemporary vocalist and composer. She is teaching voice as a part of our Bachelor of Performance.

Nick is a Melbourne-based guitarist, composer, producer, and educator. A songwriter and performer with various original acts - live and in the studio.

Natalie Carolan’s captivating sound melts into her honest and exquisite songs. 2016 saw the release and launch of Natalie Carolan’s Contemporary Australian singer’s debut album, I Sleep, at Melbourne Recital Centre, and was shortly followed by her ‘all parts beautiful, powerful and vulnerable’ alt/pop EP. The 4-track delight weaving ambient and enticing harmonic backdrops with alluring production and Carolan’s intimate […]

A dynamic and compelling musician, Louisa Rankin's artistry has been developed and refined over years of continued musical exploration.

Jaewoo Kim is a professional Korean-born Australian Opera Singer. His career has extended to many operatic and concert roles in the Australian, UK and Europe.