What jobs can I do in the music industry?

What Are Some Different Jobs in the Music Industry?

• Answer:

  The music industry has more than singing jobs. In fact, the music industry involves the creation, distribution, sale and promotion of music, such as records and concerts and singers. Therefore, a person who sings off-key with no chance of working as a singer can still obtain a job in the music industry. The difference between the jobs, however, depends on duties, education and experience. Sound Engineering Technicians A sound engineering technician is responsible for operating recording equipment so singers and musicians can record their songs. The technician also mixes and synchronizes sound and incorporates background voices and sound effects such as drums or sirens into songs. The sound engineering technician's goal is to produce the best sounds possible. Typically, the sound engineering technician permanently works in a music studio where the singers and musicians temporarily work until their songs or albums are finished. A technician needs to complete a vocational sound engineering technology program at a vocational program. Generally, the program takes approximately one year to finish. Artists Managers An artist manager, also called a business manager, is responsible for performing tasks clients such as singers and musicians either can't do themselves or are too busy to do. For example, an artist manager negotiates contracts with record companies. The manager also schedules tour and event dates. Promoting the artists is another important duty the business manager performs. This means that the person is responsible for generating interest and work for the singers and musicians represented. An artist manager should have a bachelor's degree in business administration. Disc Jockeys A disc jockey, or deejay, is the middleman between radio listeners and musical artists. The deejay is responsible for playing music on the radio. Also, a disc jockey interviews singers and musicians about their new albums or music projects and introduces them to the public. The deejay also interacts with the radio audience. For instance, the disc jockey gives out free music and concert tickets provided to the radio station to promote artists. Air-conditioned, soundproof studios are where a disc jockey works for about four hours a day for five to six days a week. Typically, a deejay needs a bachelor's degree in communications or broadcast journalism. Composer A composer is responsible for creating music such as film scores, songs, commercial jingles and music used by symphonies. The composer thinks of ideas and transforms them into music with harmony, melody and rhythm. A bachelor's degree in the music field is needed to compose music.