At SAE we provide music makers with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn your ideas into realities.
SAE music courses
From certificates to postgraduate degrees, you can easily build on your qualifications to suit your career goals.Why study music with SAE
Music Skills
Songwriting strategies
Acoustic and electronic music
Performance and recording technique
Music production practice
Principles of sound, music and audio technology
Tools & software



A MYRIAD OF CAREER OUTCOMES
Studio Composer
Music Producer
Music and Sound Designer
Live Music Performer
Commercial Music Composer/producer
Small Business Owner
Musician
Songwriter
Music Technician
Music Supervisor
Music Library Curator
Composer for film, games and other media
Creative Director
Is Music for you?
We have outlined some considerations and suitability recommendations to consider before you study Music at SAE.
- a strong sense of creativity and imagination
- a willingness and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including industry practitioners
- have technical, computer and software skills
- have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- adaptability to changing technologies and industry trends
- possess an interest in the societal, ethical and cultural factors influencing creative industries
- a willingness to devote up to 10 hours per week for every 10 credit points you study. This will allow for scheduled classes, personal study and project work.
- a keen interest in music creation, performance or production
- aptitude for music theory and creation
- a basic understanding of music genres, styles, and techniques.