Take your students behind the curtain and into the heart of music.
AIM’s Backstage Pass offers secondary music students in Years 9-12 an engaging, hands-on, and educational experience at our Melbourne campus.
Designed to inspire and immerse, the program combines collaboration, personalized learning, and guidance from our industry professionals to give students a complete view of the music world.
Through interactive sessions in songwriting, ensemble performance, or vocal masterclasses, students develop practical skills, creative confidence, and insight into pursuing music both academically and professionally.
Date: February 12 – November 26, 2026
Time: 9:45 am – 2:00 pm
Location: 120 King St, Melbourne, Victoria.
SESSION 1 | 10:00 to 10:30 am
Collaborative Workshop
This session is designed as an icebreaker and involves working collaboratively through musical concepts using the voice and or instruments to inform better musical practice. These sessions include all students and staff present.
SESSION 2 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Performance workshop
Our music performance experts will work closely with your students on pieces they are already studying or preparing, providing tailored guidance to refine technique, expression, and ensemble skills.
Alternatively, we can introduce unseen repertoire and guide your students through the process of learning and performing new music efficiently as a group, giving them valuable experience in adaptability, collaboration, and professional rehearsal techniques.
Lunch: 11:30 -12:00 pm
SESSION 3 | 12:30 to 1:00 pm
An overview of tertiary study
In this session, we’ll give students a comprehensive introduction to tertiary music study, exploring what life and learning at AIM is really like.
They’ll get an insider’s view of the courses, practical experiences, and creative opportunities available, and we’ll answer any questions they may have about studying music, building a career, and pursuing their passion at the next level.
SESSION 4 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Songwriting 101
Led by our faculty participants will combine all the days of learning in an introduction to songwriting. Working on lyrics, form and chord progressions, this interactive session will inspire all to begin creating their own music.
Questions, wrap up, campus tour: 1:30 -2:00 pm.
Price:
The cost for the Backstage Pass Melbourne is $250 per group.
Please note that AIM Backstage Pass can accommodate groups of up to 25 students.
What to bring:
AIM will provide all backline equipment (amps, pianos, microphones, drum kits, etc.), but students are required to bring their own instruments. While paper and pen can be useful, they are not mandatory. If students are working on rehearsed material, please bring a copy of the music for our lecturers to reference during the session.
As for food, lunch and snacks are not provided. Being in the CBD, there are plenty of nearby options, but time is limited, so we recommend students come prepared with food and drinks.
