AIM School of Music Sydney

"A career in music is really rewarding on a creative level... you CAN make a living out of it... studying and meeting people is the best way to start off..."

Rai Thistlethwayte - (Singer/Songwriter - Thirsty Merc)

Music Industry and Performing Arts Programs

Beginning as the Sydney Guitar School in 1968 founded by Dr Peter Calvo, the Australian Institute of Music has grown into a major player in education & training for the Australian music industry, performing arts & entertainment management fields. Being an independent institute, AIM is not a music university, however AIM Music Courses deliver accredited music tuition & unique industry relevant programs designed to equip students for successful lifelong creative careers, across music diplomas, music degrees and graduate music studies.

Diverse Music Course Choices 

You simply won't find a more diverse combination of professional courses, campus facilities, student body, opportunities & music teachers at the top of their game, & all under one roof, than you will at AIM - with a wide range of undergraduate & graduate music courses, each with its own Head of Department & professional teaching staff. We also offer Acting & Theatre through the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art, in addition to AIM High School, Music Lessons & Young AIM music tuition are also available.

Professional Music Teaching Staff

In addition to our exceptional list of music & performing arts teachers, we also have a fulltime student services support team, marketing admissions team, web team & purposed music library, with over 1000 students and dedicated small staff to student ratio. So there's always something happening.

Customised Music & Entertainment Education

AIM students can individually tailor their studies to integrate performance skills, business management, marketing, individual instrument or voice lessons, audio & sound engineering, music production and other specialised units. Students also undertake industry placements as part of their course.

Great Educational & Performance Facilities

With select facilities, performance spaces, industry standard Q Studios - and with industry staff on hand, students can develop the confidence and skills needed to pursue a successful career in the music industry, performing arts & wider entertainment fields.

AIM Vision and Mission Statement

To visit & book a tour of the campus, please call (02) 9219 5444.

CRICOS Provider Code 00665C
ABN 89 003 261 112