You’ve made up your mind – you’re going to study music. Maybe you’ve already chosen where you think you’ll go, and that’s okay.
Choosing where to study is a big decision, and there’s a lot to weigh up, but before you get lost in the crowds at O-Week, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on what kind of experience you really want.
From big-name universities to centuries-old conservatories, music education comes in all shapes and sizes, and while you may be feeling the pressure to pick a name that your parents know, finding a place that treats your passion as more than just potential is top priority.
After nearly six decades as a launchpad into the industry, the Australian Institute of Music knows a thing or two about music education, and if you’re still contemplating who to put as your first choice, we’ve broken down exactly why the AIM experience is like no other.
A community that actually knows your name
One of the things you’ll notice straight away at AIM is how passionate and connected our student community is. Classes are smaller, which means your lecturers and peers actually get to know you, your strengths, and where you want to go.
Unlike the major universities, you’re not lost in a lecture hall of hundreds. You’re spending your tutorials face-to-face with some of the most accomplished names in the Australian music business, while simultaneously surrounding yourself with a community of like-minded students who understand your craft, are here to support you, and are ready to help push you forward.
Whether you’re in the control room or music theatre studio, AIM is a place where you can ask questions, get personal feedback, and genuinely grow as both a performer, professional, and person.
Learn from people doing your dream job
With experience spanning across global record labels to some of the country’s most acclaimed music acts, our community of academics aren’t just your tutors – they’re gigging musicians, producers, composers, and music business professionals who live and breathe the work they do and the subjects they teach.
Whether they’re fresh off a tour, a studio session, a songwriting gig, or an industry conference, they each bring a current, real-world knowledge of the industry to the classroom.
With that kind of dedicated mentorship on your side, you’re not just learning theory. Instead, you’re building the practical insight and the mindset of someone already working in the industry.
More practice, less waiting around
At AIM, students don’t have to wait until their third year to perform, record, or collaborate.
We understand the modern music landscape, which is why practical experience is built into the foundation of your degree so you can get hands-on experience right from the start.
Instead of competing with thousands for your favourite practice room, you get dedicated time in studios, live performance practice, industry internship experience, and one-on-one lessons designed to build your confidence and skillset and prepare you for the realities of the creative industries.
Your study, your style
The best musicians find their own sound, and the same goes for your music education.
AIM’s courses span performance, composition, creative technology, musicology, music theatre, and music business, allowing you to tailor your path to what you actually love doing.
Whether you want to be on stage, behind a mixing desk, writing for film, or managing events, we’re here to help build a pathway that lets your individuality shine through.
The future is yours
Choosing where to study music isn’t just about a campus or a course list. It’s about finding a place that believes in your potential as much as you do.
As Australia’s only tertiary education provider dedicated to music, at AIM, you’re surrounded by people who live and breathe music, who see your talent, and want to help you turn it into something real.
Here, you’re not waiting for permission to start your creative journey; you’re already on it.
If music is your world, make the choice that puts you right at the heart of it. We can’t wait to meet you.
