Immerse yourself in a performance program that champions musical excellence, values your artistic identity, and gives you the tools to forge your own musical path. At Monash, your growth as a musician is supported by expert mentorship, exciting collaborative opportunities, and a vibrant creative community.

You'll choose between Classical or Jazz and improvisation - each designed to expand your artistry and prepare you for a dynamic and fulfilling career in music.

Ideal for students with strong musical aptitude and a deep commitment to their craft, the program offers:

• Weekly one-to-one tuition in your principal instrument or voice
• Solo and ensemble performance opportunities
• A diverse range of Student Ensembles
• Workshops, masterclasses and performances with renowned artists
• Electives tailored to your interests
• Opportunities to connect with industry and develop your professional network

There are also exciting international opportunities, including a music study program at the Monash Prato Centre in Italy, where you will take part in workshops and projects that encourage critical thinking and creative collaboration. At home, you’ll have the chance to engage with Australia’s rich musical history and cultures, including learning from First Nations artists and communities. Through the Monash Art Ensemble, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on the creation and performance of innovative newly commissioned works.

You’ll graduate not only as a skilled performer, but as an artist ready to contribute meaningfully to your community, shape the future of music, and make a difference through your art.

Classical Performance

Classical Music at Monash is where tradition meets innovation – a place to refine your craft, develop your artistry, and achieve your fullest potential as a musician, leader, and creative citizen in a rapidly changing world. Through intensive training, rich performance opportunities, and a deep engagement with diverse repertoire, you'll grow as both performer and artist.

You’ll receive weekly one-to-one tuition in your principal instrument or voice, participate in ensembles in every semester of your degree, perform in the Monash Academy Orchestra, and take part in workshops, performance classes, and a range of exciting performance opportunities. You’ll be mentored by renowned musicians through masterclasses, guest artist residencies, and side-by-side performance projects.

The curriculum embraces a broad and inclusive repertoire, from the full sweep of Western Art Music to global traditions and contemporary works. You will engage with Australian repertoire and have opportunities to collaborate with composers on bringing new works to life.

Explore your future in Classical Music at Monash:

• Piano
• Classical Voice
• Percussion
• Strings
• Brass
• Woodwind

Jazz and Improvisation Performance

Jazz and Improvisation at Monash is a powerhouse for innovation and creativity, grounded in deep listening, collaborative performance and the creation of new Australian music. You’ll be mentored by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists, including Carla Bley, Joe Lovano, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charles Lloyd, Linda May Han Oh, Branford Marsalis,  Ingrid Jensen, and Paul Grabowsky.

Your studies will include weekly one-to-one lessons, jazz combo performance and workshops, creative practice workshops, ear training, jazz arranging and composition, Indian rhythms, Brazilian and Latin Jazz ensembles, big band, world music ensembles, and regular performance and recording opportunities alongside staff and leading international and national industry professionals – including the ongoing prestigious Monash Sessions recording series.

This stream connects you with current industry practices and empowers you to be a bold and original voice in the future of jazz and improvised music.

Explore your future in Jazz and Improvisation at Monash.