Careers In Music
Most people struggle to find a music job. They simply don't know how to get from where they are to where they want to be. In order to create a music career, you'll have to understand the career details and know what to expect. In other words, you'll need a road map. Use this site as a resource and a training center. We want to help make you a success!
Top 20 Most Popular Music Career Searches
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1. Music Producer - Production Music 3. Songwriter |
10. Booking Agent |
11. Concert Promoter 13. Music Director 14. Personal Manager 15. Session Musician |
16. Disc Jockey 17. Tour Manager 18. Recording Group |
Enter your music career search below. Which areas are you interested in?
Music Schools
Why on earth would anyone attend a music school? After all, plenty of musicians (and non-musicians) develop music careers without the aid of attending a music college. The reason is simple: surrounding yourself with others who have the same passions and goals as you do is powerful. It creates momentum. It secures your identity as someone who will have a music business job.
Getting the music school training you need can help launch your music career because it reduces the often inefficient time we spend trying to learn a skill on our own. For example, it's much more efficient for most people to get an audio engineer job after they have attended a music school to learn the trade, than to find the job with little or no prior experience. In short, attending a music schools or college can really propel your career in music.
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| Music Schools | Music Schools in Canada | Music Schools in the UK |
Most Popular Music Schools
United States |
Canada 1. The King's University College 2. Redeemer University College |
United Kingdom 1. Royal Academy of Music 2. School of Sound Recording |
Music Jobs
Below is a list of 100+ jobs in the music industry. Select a music career to consider, review, and get more information about.
- Choir Director
- Cantor
- Church Organist
- More »
If you're looking for a job related to church music, take a look below:
- Stage Manager
- Sound Man (or Woman)
- Nightclub Manager
- More »
If the energy and excitement of the live music scene are your thing, take a look at these killer choices:
- Musical Instrument Builder/Designer
- Instrument Repair and Restoration Specialist
- Piano Tuner-Technician
- More »
Instrument Work and Development Jobs
Do you have a passion for instruments and their design and evolution? Check out these gigs:
- Music Store Manager
- Music Store Salesperson
- Rack Jobber
- More »
Music Industry Merchandising Jobs
Just want to work in and around music? Maybe working in a record store is for you. Take a look:
- College, Conservatory, or University Music Teacher
- Secondary School Music Teacher
- Elementary School Music Teacher
- More »
Some people just have a gift for teaching others. If that's you, consider these jobs:
- Music Therapist
- Voice Therapist
- Speech Pathologist
Check out these interesting music jobs. These are great careers if you like to help people and love music, but are not a musician.
- Celebrity Bodyguard
- Ethnomusicologist
- Personal Assistant to Recording Artist
- More »
Just a few random--but still music related--careers to consider:
- Music Producer - Production Music
- Background Singer
- Songwriter
- More »
Music Performing and Writing Jobs
This is where it all starts. Remember, without music and musicians, there is no music business. Take a look at some of the best careers for musicians here:
- Public Relations Counselor
- Publicist
- Music Journalist
- More »
Music Industry Public Relations and Advertising Jobs
If you're great with people and into marketing or public relations, these might be a great fit for you:
- Program Director
- Music Director
- Disc Jockey
- More »
Have an amazing voice? Just LOVE music and want to be around it? Check out these gigs:
- Record Producer
- Recording Engineer
- A & R Coordinator
- More »
Recording and Record Industry Jobs
These careers are among the most coveted in the music business. Take a look:
- Conductor
- Opera Singer
- Business Manager
- More »
Symphony, Orchestra, and Opera Jobs
For those with a love of the symphony, either as a musician or working on the business side, take a look here:
- Personal Manager
- Booking Agent
- Concert Promoter
- More »
These are some great careers that do not require you to be a songwriter or performer--but they still keep you close to the music:
- Tour Coordinator
- Tour Manager
- Sound Technician
- More »
Love the live music scene and want to immerse yourself in it? Check these music jobs out:
- Music Jobs | Complete List
- Music Jobs | For Musicians
- Music Jobs | For Non-Musicians
Finally, here are some resources you might find valuable:
We would also like to send out a special thanks to our friends at Las Vegas Video Production for their assistance and guidance.




