Africa’s Leading
Contemporary Music Institution
Creating Working Artists
Welcome to COPA
South Africa’s Premier Music Institution
Founded in 2003, the Campus of Performing Arts (COPA) is a leading contemporary music institution in South Africa, with campuses in Midrand, Pretoria, and Durban.
At COPA, we offer accredited, full-time music courses in Music Performance, Music Production, and Music Business. All programmes are led by industry-experienced facilitators who are not only trained educators but also active professionals in the South African music industry.
Our hands-on, practical approach ensures that students gain real-world experience from day one, making COPA one of the most immersive and career-focused music education institutions on the continent.
Explore our Full-Time Courses
Select your major below
Bass Guitar Course
Get grooving.
Vocal Course
Find your voice.
Drums Course
Keeping precision on tap.
Music Business Course
Manage success.
Guitar Course
Learn to let her sing.
Music Production Course
Master the mix.
Keyboard Course
Let the keys speak.
How to Register
Follow the easy steps below to register for your audition
Complete your audition online / do a live audition at your nearest campus.
Step 03
Contact your nearest campus today to book an interview and campus tour.
Complete your audition online / do a live audition at your nearest campus.
Step 03
You will be notified of the results of your audition within 3-4 working days. If your audition was successful you will receive an acceptance letter into the recommended course.
“What I love most is the practical,
real-world approach in every class.”
– Zoe Koster
Meet our Alumni
Ban T
Producer / Rapper
Judah Ngwenya
Musical Director, Session Musician
Shamiso
DJ
Warren Van Wyk
Session Musician
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