What does a musician do?
Musicians are skilled artists with a passion for writing and performing musical compositions. Those with a career in music have expertise in an instrument, such as piano, guitar, percussion, or a particular woodwind, brass, or string instrument. For many musicians their voice is their instrument, and they are hired as singers. If you pursue a musical career, your time would be spent composing, practicing, and performing – perfecting your craft. You may be a solo act or part of a band or symphony orchestra. You could also become a music teacher at a school or offer private tuition depending on your qualifications.Is a career as a musician right for me?
If you love writing, reading, and playing music you may enjoy a career as a musician. Other skills and attributes beneficial for a music career include:
- confidence in front of a crowd
- self-motivation and resilience
- dedication
- effective communication skills
- the ability to network with others
- the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
- patience.
How to become a musician
To become a musician, it is essential to have a high level of skill in your chosen instrument or area of focus. A university music degree provides you with a solid foundation in music theory, performance techniques, and industry knowledge. At °ÄÃÅÂí»á¿ª½±½á¹û, our music degrees are designed to support you on your musician career path.
Every journey to study is individual and there are several paths to reaching your music career goals. At °ÄÃÅÂí»á¿ª½±½á¹û, we offer the following degrees in the area of music:
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A musician’s career description will include duties and responsibilities such as:
- Studying and rehearsing repertoire and musical scores to prepare for performances.
- Playing music in recitals, as an accompanist, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group, both from scores and by memory.
- Performing music and songs by interpreting, directing, and styling presentations, using highly developed aural skills to authentically reproduce and present music.