STAR Music
Performing
A course by
UCOL
Discover if a career in music is right for you while still in secondary school with the UCOL STAR Music course. Work as a team to write, record and perform a song in purpose-built music studios.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 5 weeks
This course requires 8 hours per week
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Develop songwriting and performance skills
Participants will learn to write, record, and perform an original song as part of a team.
Use professional music studios
Students will gain experience working in UCOL's purpose-built music recording and editing studios.
Explore music career pathways
Learners will understand the skills needed for careers in music and options for further study such as contemporary music performance certificates.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL STAR Music course offers secondary school learners (years 11-13) a chance to explore a career in music, focusing on songwriting, recording, and performance in a professional studio environment. Delivered over one day per week for five weeks, the course helps students build skills as performing artists and prepares them for further study in contemporary music performance.
Course Content
- Songwriting and music creation
- Recording techniques in professional studios
- Music performance skills
- Team collaboration in music production
- Introduction to music industry careers and study pathways
What you need to know first
Be a year 11-13 secondary school learner
Experience with vocals and/or an instrument
Must be a NZ Citizen, permanent resident or have applicable visa to enroll in secondary school
Applications must be received through participating schools
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Performing Arts
Music Industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Performing Artist
Music Technician
Music Producer
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