Whether you are a singer who writes songs or an instrumentalist who writes songs (or both), the Songcraft and Music Production specialisation will help expand your songwriting, performance and production skills. It will also develop your understanding of the creative industries.

You'll team up with fellow students who share a passion for creating music; this includes collaborating with students studying jazz, composition, classical performance and music studies. It's a chance to connect with future musical partners, bandmates, and studio engineers.

During your studies, you'll compose, record and perform as a solo artist. You'll also lead your own bands and groups while supporting your classmates in their musical projects. Live performances will be a regular part of your experience, at venues like the historic Kenneth Myers Centre and other popular music venues in Auckland City.

We know that choosing where to study music often depends on the teachers available. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our staff directly. Learn more about our School of Music teachers.

Graduates of Songcraft and Production are equipped with both creative artistry and technical production expertise, enabling them to thrive in the contemporary music industry.

Graduates will be:

• Creative and flexible musicians with a portfolio of original songs and production
• Confident in the use of industry-standard software and studio techniques
• Skilled at collaborating across songwriting, production, and performance contexts
• Prepared for diverse careers in songwriting, production, audio engineering, sound design, performance, composition, and the wider creative industries

Jobs related to Songcraft and Production:

• Songwriter / Composer
• Music Producer
• Performer / Recording Artist
• Arranger / Musical Director
• Studio Engineer
• Sound Designer for Film, TV and Video Game
• Creative Entrepreneur
• Music Industry Practioner
• Music Educator (with further study)