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  • Music Industry Skills Shortage – Studying Could be the Answer

    Take advantage of the skills shortage and make a career with AIM.

    Categories:

    • Applying to AIM
    • Industry Insights
    australian institute of music aim

    2 Feb 23

    After two-plus years of lockdowns and letdowns, the music industry’s recovery is in full swing. The appetite for live action is palpable, promoters say. The response, like nothing we’ve seen.

  • 5 Tips for a Career as a Music Artist

    Set yourself up as a music artist with these tips

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Industry Insights
    careers in music at AIM

    2 Feb 23

    For an artist wanting to make it in the music business, now is a great time to start. There are more job opportunities than people to fill them.

  • 2030 Records: A Year in Review

    Reflecting on the year with 2030 Records

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Life at AIM
    2030 records

    29 Nov 22

    It's been a busy year for AIM’s student-run record label, 2030 Records! As we reach the end of the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect.

  • AIM’s New Tunes: Harmanone, Ben Challenger & MadSync

    FRESH SOUNDS THAT SPAN THE PLANET.

    Categories:

    • Life after AIM
    • Life at AIM
    Harmanone, Ben Challenger and MadSync

    8 Nov 22

    In this week's edition of AIM's New Tunes blog, we have music spanning instrumental progressive guitar, future bass vs. South Indian classical music and a hybrid fusion of electronic, rock, jazz, classical and hip hop.

  • “It’s Raining Mentors” Podcast: Montaigne

    THE TRANSFORMATION OF A RISING STAR.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Industry Insights
    • Life after AIM
    Montaigne

    17 Oct 22

    Rising Australian star Montaigne joins our amazing podcast host Elana Stone to talk about her creative transformation during the pandemic, Eurovision experiences and lots more.

  • How AIM Supports Musician Mental Health

    WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS IN MUSIC.

    Categories:

    • Industry Insights
    • Life after AIM
    • Life at AIM
    Musicians playing in an ensemble onstage.

    10 Oct 22

    Musicians face unique challenges when it comes to mental health. At AIM, we are committed to supporting our students at times of inner turbulence. To provide some expert insight on musicians and mental health from within AIM, we spoke to Robert Brennan, AIM’s Wellbeing Manager.

  • Producer FAQs: DAWs, Gear & Music Theory

    HOW TO GET STARTED IN PRODUCTION.

    Categories:

    • Life after AIM
    • Life at AIM
    Matt Tinkler

    4 Oct 22

    Matt Tinkler is an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, Ableton-certified trainer and AIM lecturer. He answers his most frequently asked questions about getting started as a producer/composer on AIM's YouTube channel.

  • Choosing a Yamaha S7X Grand Piano: VIDEO

    AN EXCEPTIONAL PIANO FOR SYDNEY STUDENTS.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Life at AIM
    Greg Coffin Playing Piano

    14 Sep 22

    The Australian Institute of Music's stunning new Yamaha S7X Grand Piano was selected from two pianos at the Yamaha Piano Centre in Melbourne for AIM's new Sydney campus. Watch the video of this moment, below.

  • It’s Raining Mentors: Support Act Special

    MUSICIANS MASTERING MENTAL HEALTH.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Industry Insights
    • Life after AIM
    • Life at AIM
    its raining mentors podcast support act news image

    15 Jul 22

    In this week's episode of the "It's Raining Mentors" podcast, Josh and Elana speak to Luke O'Connor from Australia's premier music industry mental health charity, Support Act.

  • Aboriginal Australian Songkeeper Jessie Lloyd: Music Industry Insights Podcast

    SHARING CRUCIAL INDIGENOUS STORIES THROUGH SONG.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Industry Insights
    • Life after AIM
    Jessie Lloyd

    5 Jul 22

    Jessie Lloyd is an Aboriginal Australian "Songkeeper," dedicated to honouring the music and culture of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait Islander communities with her collaborative music projects.

  • Performing with First Nations Artist Baker Boy: Alex Smirneos Q&A

    BAKER BOY CO-VOCALIST TAKES STAGE.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Life after AIM
    • Life at AIM
    Baker Boy, Alex Smirneos and fellow performers

    5 Jul 22

    AIM alumni Alex Smirneos performed with First Nations superstar Baker Boy at the St. Kilda Festival, and has joined him at a series of shows since. We caught up with Alex to talk about these incredible musical moments.

  • AIM’s 2030 Records: Official Launch Party

    AIM'S STUDENT-RUN LABEL IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED.

    Categories:

    • General News
    • Life at AIM
    2030 Records artists

    23 Jun 22

    AIM’s student-run record label 2030 Records officially launched at AIM's Sydney campus this month. The label celebrates AIM's most talented students. See photos and read more about the launch party that featured an evening of incredible performances.