music Gateway courses


The Music Gateway Course is a 10 week long introduction to becoming an independent artist and how to set yourself up to have a sustainable and successful career in music.
The topics that will be covered include:
-Songwriting
-Music Notation
-Recording
-Midi
-Live Performance
-Self Management
-Graphic Design
-Music Videos
-Marketing
-Copyrights and Licensing
The course consists of weekly sessions on Fridays from 4pm -5pm. Term 1 starts on the 7th of February to the 11th of April.
There will also be additional opportunities throughout the week for you to sit in on recording sessions and other music related projects with established artists. You will be given access to a online group where you can share your music with other artists and arrange collaborations and exchange feedback. You will also receive a guaranteed event scholarship to attend our annual Artist Development Experience event.
This course covers content that relates to five different NZCE unit standards which can provide evidence to your teachers who would then have the option to assess what you have learned and award you those credits.
Applications for our term 1 intake is open from the 1st of November to the 13th of January.
There are a maximum of 15 spaces available for term 1.
Course fees are $295 per student for the term.
Applications are open to all ages.
We also offer an online recording of the course for those who live in a different region.
At the completion of the course you will receive a certificate to demonstrate your achievement.
To apply for term 1 fill out the form below:
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Become an Advertised Partner
This option is for companies or other charitable foundations. We would love to have a discussion with you about having your business or trust become an official backer of our Winter Vibes Festival. We offer advertised sponsorship options also. Please contact us at admin@artistdevelopmentfoundation.org for more info.
Become A Supporter
If you want to be actively supporting us on a regular basis then this option is for you. We will provide regular updates and special supporter level access to events and information. Our supporter levels are:
Crowd Supporter – contribute $5 a week (receive regular exclusive email updates)
VIP Supporter – contribute $15 per week (get free access to Winter Vibes and The Artist Development Experience each year and one free Winter Vibes t-shirt after a year.)
Rockstar Supporter – contribute $30 per week (get free family pass to our Winter Vibes festival each year and a free Winter Vibes t-shirt after a year. You will also get the opportunity to join a focus group where you will get to participate in polls and give direct feedback and advice when requested.)