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50 Careers In The Music World

Have you ever wondered what your next career might be?

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50 Careers In The Music World
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1. Arranger

Arranges music for studio recordings and performances.

2. Blogger

Writes breaking music news stories.

3. Booking Agent

Negotiates deals and plans tours and concerts for the musician.

4. Cantor

Leads prayers in a temple, teaches music and pastoral duties.

5. Choir Director

Coordinated church choir, recruits singers and trains musicians.

6. Choreographer

Creates and teaches dances to performers.

7. Church Organist

Plays the organ at religious services.

8. College Music Professor

Educates in music theory, history, composition and/or new advances.

9. Composer

Creates scores to evoke emotion or show what is on screen.

10. Concert Hall Manager

Oversees all activities and employees in the given venue.

11. Concertmaster

Leads section, performs solos, etc.

12. Conductor

Leads orchestra, operas and other musical ensembles.

13. Cruise Ship Musician

Performs on a cruise ship for the guests.

14. DJ

Plays songs at a nightclub, bar, or party.

15. Entertainment attorney

Manages contractual agreements, negotiating and counseling.

16. Ethnomusicologist

Go into the field to learn about the musical practices of different groups.

17. Instrument Builder

Designs and builds musical instruments.

18. Instrument Repair Specialist

Repairs and restores musical equipment.

19. Instrument Technician

Sets up instruments and maintains them while on tour.

20. Librarian

Orders music and assists the conductor by copying scores and sheet music.

21. Lyricist

Writes song lyrics for songs, musicians, films and commercials.

22. Music Historian

Researches and writes about musicians and instruments.

23. Music Intern

Learns through hands-on experience to understand more about the job they are interning at.

24. Music Photographer

Shoots live concerts, portraits and band promos.

25. Music Producer

Writes, arranges and produces songs.

26. Music Publisher

Writes demos, pitches ideas and records for artists.

27. Music Store Manager

Manages music shop or music department of a store.

28. Music Supervisor

Coordinates curriculum and activities of music staff.

29. Music Teacher

Provides instruction in music performance and music theory.

30. Music Therapist

Works with clients to improve any issues with their emotional, physical, cognitive and social well-being.

31. Opera Singer

Sings and acts in a theatrical setting.

32. Orchestra Musician

Plays as a member of an orchestra.

33. Orchestrator

Transposes music and writes scores.

34. Personal Manager

Represents the musician.

35. Piano Tuner

Tunes and repairs pianos.

36. Private Instrument Teacher

Instructs students on how to play an instrument.

37. Production Music Writer

Writes music that is licensed or sold to a production music library.

38. Program Director

Programs radio format and DJ schedule.

39. Promotional Manager

They work to get groups and musicians out there and famous.

40. Rack Jobber

Provides music to stores who don't usually deal with the music industry.

41. Radio DJ

Programs music on-air and discusses music and news.

42. Record Company Salesperson

Sells a label's albums and merchandise.

43. Record Store Clerk

Sells records, CDs and merchandise.

44. Songwriter

Writes songs for another artist.

45. Sound Technician

Ensures levels are correct and the sound mix is right.

46. Speech Pathologist

Works with patients who suffer from speech ailments.

47. Stage Manager

Makes sure everything at the concert hall runs smoothly.

48. Tour Bus Driver

Drives the musician while on tour.

49. Tour Manager

Manages transportation, scheduling and financial aspects for the artist.

50. Video Jockey

Introduces music videos on TV and promotes artists.

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