Musician

• Job: Musician
• Salary: £0K - £100K
• Working hours: Irregular hours.
• Qualifications: No compulsory qualifications.

Find out more about being a musician

Responsible for:

Entertaining live audiences by playing music, either as part of a band, an orchestra, an ensemble or as a soloist. They give concerts, record albums, play live at parties and special events such as weddings and birthdays. They provide music for a wide range of tastes and age groups.

Salary:

Nothing to £100,000+ per year

Working hours:

Musicians often work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. They also need to put in at least 3 or 4 hours of practice a day and attend rehearsals.

Qualifications:

There is no fixed career path or compulsory training. Qualifications in Music or Performance can be useful. Talent and experience are both essential as is a lot of practice.

General requirements:

A love of music, creativity, sensitivity are all indispensable. If you are in a band, orchestra or ensemble then that ability to work in a team is also useful. Needless to say total dedication as well as determination are key qualities for any musician who wishes to succeed.

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