Study Contemporary Music Performance
Make it with JMC and turn your passion into a sustainable career
Contemporary Music Performance at JMC is about more than becoming a skilled and accomplished musician – it’s about creating your own unique career pathway, promoting yourself to stand out in this rapidly expanding and evolving industry, and to discover avenues for commercial success in this age of on-demand entertainment and content.
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Why study Music at JMC
Get unique 1-on-1 Instrumental Tuition or Vocal Training
Learn the art of self-promotion and relevant business skills for commercial success
Be taught by music industry legends
Expand your horizons with exchange programs and tours in Los Angeles
Become a more employable musician with improved knowledge of music language and performance techniques
Regular live performance opportunities in real venues
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Lecturer Spotlight: Ric Rufio
Dan Mifsud (stage name: Ric Rufio) is a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and JMC Sydney music lecturer whose dynamic career has led him to collaborate with some of the most revered artists worldwide. He has shared the stage with Ed Sheeran and Adele and is currently a leading tour vocalist for Flight Facilities, a role that has seen him perform at major international events, including Coachella in 2024.
In addition to his collaborative work, Ric has pursued his solo career with notable success. In 2016, he uploaded a song to SoundCloud, which unexpectedly went viral, attracting attention from international labels Def Jam and Parlophone and has since gone on to release tracks that have received over 500,000 Spotify streams.
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- Recording Artist
- Singer/Songwriter
- Music Director
- Producer
- Music Journalist
- Composer
- Music Teacher
- Music Programmer
- Licensing Agent
- Booking Agent
- Tour Promoter
- Consultant
- Music Publisher
- Arranger
- Musical Theatre Director