Careers in Music
Careers in Music is an interactive tool designed for students, parents, and teachers to explore the vast world of music-related careers. The tool showcases more than 169 different careers and provides detailed information on each of them, including descriptions, photographs, and recommended education/degree paths. These careers are classified into nine categories: Music Medicine & Sciences, Education & Research, Performance, Technology & Production, Instrument Design & Repair, Sales & Retail, Journalism, Media, and Public Relations, Arts Administration, and Representation.
How it Works
Step 1: Find Your Match. 👨🏽💻
Take the Careers in Music Skills Quiz to find a starting point for your journey.
Step 2: Discover. 🕵️♂️
There are hundreds of Careers in Music! Check out your quiz results and then explore more careers on your own.
Step 3: Dive Deep. 🎥 Coming Soon
Soon you will be able hear from successful musicians about their careers via our documentary film series.
Featured Careers
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Piano Technician
Just as every pianist needs a piano, every piano needs the regular attention of a piano technician
Medicine & Sciences
Wellness
College / University / Conservatory
Drum Corps
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Drum Corps Caption Head/Marching Instructor
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Drum Corps Choreographer
Early Childhood Music Education & K-12
Private
Research
Film Music, TV & Video Games
Production
Technology
Music Prepartion
Theatre
Repair / Technician
Instrument Maker
Marketing & Communications
Ensemble Management & Concert Production
Finance & Fundraising/Philanthropy
Education & Community Outreach
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Director of Youth Ensembles
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Education & Community Programs Manager
Academia
Music Publishing / Record Labels
Unions / Guilds
Law / Legal
Distribution
