HOW TO APPLY TO TSMC?

Thank you for your interest in applying to The Songwriting Music College!

Please see below for the application deadlines for year 2024.

To apply for admission to TSMC, you must meet admission requirements.

Step 1 Application:

Download and complete the application form with all your relevant details. Collate all required documents for application:

Required Documents for application

  • Highest academic certificate and transcript;
  • Passport-size photo (a digital copy is recommended);
  • (International applicants) IELTS or equivalent certification;
  • (International applicants) 1-minute video introduction of yourself, your musical experience and aspirations in English; and
  • Formal music qualification (eg. ABRSM, Trinity, LCM, Rockschool), if any.

Note:

  1. All documents must be translated into English Language if in native language.

Submit the application form to admissions@tsmcollege.edu.sg. You will be contacted for the payment of the application fee. Application fee is not refundable. Click here on mode of payment.

Step 2 Assessment:

Once all application materials are submitted, our admissions team will shortlist applicants for assessment of your portfolio of 3 sample works.

Types of portfolio works to submit (may choose more than 1, samples to be provided in videos or audio files):

  • Vocal Performance (original or cover song)
  • Instrumental Performance
  • Melody Composing (with vocal)
  • Music Arrangement

In TSMC, students will be required to write original songs very frequently. You are highly encouraged to submit original portfolio works.

Processing will take approximately 7 working days. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email. If successful, you will be issued a Offer Letter.

MODULE EXEMPTIONS

Students who have taken the following courses provided by The Songwriter Music College or FM Pop Music School are automatically exempted from the following modules. All other exemptions must be applied for and will only be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TSMC Automatic Module Exemptions (Annex A)

School Course Exemption for
The Songwriter Music College Digital Audio Workstation Fundamentals CS001 Music Production Essentials
(36 hours)
FM Pop Music School Advanced Melody Composing Course
(75 hours)
CS002 Melody Writing
(36 hours)
FM Pop Music School Advanced Lyrics Writing Course
(75 hours)
CS004 Lyrics Writing
(18 hours)

You may request for other exemptions by emailing the admissions team at admissions@tsmcollege.edu.sg.

All exemptions are subject to TSMC Academic Board’s approval.