1. Violinist
Description: Someone who plays the violin, knows how to manipulate the strings of the violin to create beautiful music.
Education: Don't need college training, but you do need long-term on the job training
Experience needed: *Education*
Average salary range: $144,040
2. Singers
Description: People who know how to evoke emotion with their voice, must also have the ability to memorize lyrics and the way a song moves, adapt to different types of sound systems and conditions. Learn different types of music.
Education: Usually don't need extra education, but some do get a Bachelors in in Music Theory or Performance
Experience needed: *Description*
Average salary range: 60,000 - 85,738
3. Songwriters
Description: Someone who writes the lyrics or music (or both!) to a song, or songs.
Education: Theater, speech, choir, music appreciation, band and other music related classes.
Experience needed: Ability to write good songs, know how an instrument sounds and works, and be able to translate that into sheet music.
Average salary range: Around $43,000 a year
4. Recording Artists
Description: A musician who records music in a studio, they may also sing and/or play an instrument.
Education: Music Production (Bachelors)
Experience needed: Recording engineer experience is valued
Average salary range: $51,032 annually
5. Sound Engineers
Description: Operate the equipment needed to record music, and concerts.
Education: Can be hired with a high school diploma, but an associate degree is also available and helpful
Experience needed: Hands on training
Average salary range: $43,660
6. Instrumentalist
Description: Someone who plays two or more instruments
Education: Band and other instrument/music related educations
Experience needed: Long term on the job training + stuff listed above
Average salary range: $87,600
7. Composer
Description: Someone who works with different music genres, sometimes also called a songwriter since they work with writing some music.
Education: 4-year program in music composition, long term extensive on the job training needed
Experience needed: Working with different instruments, learning how to compose music
Average salary range: Between 40,000 and 60,000
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