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Musician or Singer

Musician or Singer

  • Share your passion for music with audiences worldwide through captivating performances.
  • Inspire and connect with people by bringing melodies and harmonies to life.
  • Explore diverse genres and styles, making each performance uniquely yours.
💰 Earn $47K-$102K
📚 None

Overview

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

20,400 in Total

Earnings

$78,749 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
  • Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
  • Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
  • Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Being creative or artistic

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Time Management

You value 🙏

  • Accomplishing things
  • Receiving recognition
  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships
  • Recognition

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