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Jobs in the Music Industry
QUALITIES NEEDED FOR WORKERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Musical talent — Hard worker — Ability to live on low income — Ability to work with people — 
Ability to work under deadlines & intense pressure — Networking skills to find valuable contacts —  Cre -
ativity & belief you can — Self-starter & time management to meet deadlines — College training in music 
& business — Creativity & flexibility to change — Accurate income tax record keeping —
Patience & persistence to keep trying — Awareness of trends — Ability to avoid drugs to avoid dying
QUICK CHECK:
1.   Select from above list:  a) 5 jobs that you may enjoy as your future jo
b.  b) 3 jobs you may not enjoy.
2.  List a job where workers work: a) Alone. b) With others. c) Sometimes outdoors. d) With computers.  
3.  List a job where workers:  a) May need to find their own jobs.  b)  Are hired into permanent jobs.
4.  List a job where workers:  a) May face rejection and failure.  b) Are able to create something new.
5.  List 3 classes at your school that will prepare you for jobs in the musi
c industry.
Accompanist, Piano
Audio Engineer & Sound Designer
Background Musician
Background Singer
Band, Concert
Band, Dance/Nightclub
Band, Show
Celebrity Bodyguard
Choir Director
Choreographer
Church Music Director
Church Organist
Church Performance Choreographer
Composer
Conductor
Cruise Ship Singer & Musician
Entertainment  Industry Attorney
Entertainment Industry CPA (Accountant)
Entertainment Industry Financial Planner
Festival Director
Instrument Repair & Restoration Specialist
Jazz Musician
Licensing Specialist
Lighting Technician
Lyrics Writer
Music Store Manager
Music Arranger
Music Artist Social Media Specialist
Music Artist Website Designer & Producer
Music Editor, Blogger, Critic Music Historian
Music Instrument Designer & Developer
Music Instrument Repair Technician
Music Journalist
Music News Reporter & Critic
Music Photographer & Videographer
Music Production Manager
Music Store Sales Associate
Music Teacher
Music Therapist
Music Traveling Sales Representative
Music Tuning Technician
Music Video Director
Musician for Commercials
Nightclub DJ
Orchestrator
Piano Tuner
Private Music Teacher
Professional Musician
Professional Singer
Public Relations Specialist
Publicist
Recording & Mixing Engineer
Recording Studio Manager
Singer for Commercials
Song Writer
Tour Publicist
Video Game Composer
Video Jockey
Voice Therapist