Postcode:
Resident:
Employed:
A Music Tutor teaches singing or instrumental music to students in a range of settings. You might work with students who are just beginning to learn or you might help more experienced students to refine their skills. Music Tutors might teach people in individual sessions or take a small group of students at once. You may have to assess students’ abilities or get them ready for an upcoming performance.
Music Tutors need to be passionate about music and be willing to share their talents with others. You should be able to work with a range of different learners and be skilled in a range of musical genres. Music Tutors need to be patient and should be able to provide positive feedback and constructive criticism.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Music Tutor.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a private music teacher with the CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Music Tuition). This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing musical knowledge and prepares you for work teaching instruments or vocals. Competencies include: developing learning programs based on sound educational principles, helping your students develop memory and aural skills, developing your students’ technical and performance skills, providing music career counselling, performing music from written notation, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, music tuition career outcomes, and available enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 12 months.
The nationally recognised CUA50820 Diploma of Music primes you for success in the music industry. Whether you’re wanting to become a guitar teacher, sound engineer, music promoter, or international recording artist, this course will give your career a kickstart. Your studies begin with music industry essentials, teaching you how to manage the copyright of your music and keep yourself healthy and safe. You’ll then choose specialty units in career interest areas: Performance, Creation and Composition, Music Tuition, Sound Production, and Music Business. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialisation choices (and their availability) as well as course openings near you..
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts..
In Australia, a full time Music Tutor generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen very strong job growth in recent years. There are currently 11,000 people working as a Music Tutor in Australia, compared to 9,200 five years ago. Music Tutors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in starting a career as a Music Tutor, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Music Industry. This course will help you refine your aural perception skills and explore topics such as song composition, music notation, lyric writing, vocals and instrumental performance. You could also further your studies with a Certificate IV in Music Industry.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within music. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Music
Assistant Sound Engineer
$960 weekly pay
Disc Jockey
Music Tutor
Musician
Audio Visual Technician
$1,150 weekly pay
Music Conductor
$1,250 weekly pay
Music Editor
$1,050 weekly pay
Music Journalist
Music Therapist
$1,440 weekly pay
Production Manager
Songwriter
Sound Technician
Vocal Coach
Audio Engineer
$1,350 weekly pay
Music Composer
$1,400 weekly pay
Music Manager
Music Producer
Music Publisher
Sound Engineer
Learn more about Music Tutor courses in your area.