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The Macleod College Music Academy is one of Victoria’s first music schools. It offers a comprehensive music program and has won numerous awards. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit community made up of talented and committed students, highly experienced teachers and supportive parents. Macleod College Music Academy provides a safe and caring environment where students are valued and encouraged to showcase their talents and creativity.

Macleod’s status as an exceptional Music School allows us to employ some of Melbourne’s best Music teachers that provide a high quality and best value for money program in the area. We highly recommend that all students in Year 07 take the opportunity to participate in the Instrumental Music Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your child’s learning experience through music performance.

Tuition is offered in the following Instruments

Strings

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

Voice

Guitar

Piano

Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe and Bassoon

Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn and Tuba

Voice lessons

(very limited numbers)

(very limited numbers)

UNIFORM

Macleod College Music Academy students are required to wear the Macleod College full Academic Uniform to all performances.

CAMPS, EXCURSIONS, TOURS, PERFORMANCES & EXAMS

Throughout the year, students have many opportunities to participate in various activities, including camps, tours, excursions, performances & exams. There are two music camps, which are very popular amongst our students: Generations in Jazz & the annual Music Tour.

CHOICE OF INSTRUMENT

Along with selecting your preferred instrument, please choose a second instrument when filling in the Expression of Interest Form. This allows us to place you straight into your second choice if your first instrument is not available.


HIRE

Only a limited number of instruments are available for hire. These are offered on a first in best dressed basis. Instrument hire is only available for a maximum of 2 years. Students are then encouraged to purchase their own.

Instrumental Music - Applicable Charges

Prep - 12 Tuition (30 mins)

Students studying VCE Music (60 mins)

2nd Instrument Tuition

Piano/Drum Maintenance

Instrument Hire (per instrument)

$700

$800

$450

$190

$250

Payment in full due by

29 January 2026

Music Academy Financial Management Policy

Payment plan dates

31 December 2025
31 January 2026
28 February 2026
31 March 2026
30 April 2026
31 May 2026
30 June 2026
31 July 2026

Available via Compass > Payments Centre

Contact us

Tessa Bodenham
PERFORMING ARTS DIRECTOR

Jim Griffiths
MUSIC ACADEMY LEADER

Emma Wagner/JoAnne McBain
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

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