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
Hear from successful musicians about their careers and check our all of our additional resources.
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
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Audio Engineer
Also known as Sound Engineer, Recording Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Audio Equipment Technician, Sound Engineering Technician
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Librarian
A person who maintains a musical library and performs general services to ensure that library is usable.
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Music Therapy
Performers and researchers who use music to heal and improve the lives of others.
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Music Journalist
Music journalists cover all things music: artist interviews, live performances, album reviews, community reception, local music scenes, and more.
Music Medicine & Sciences
Medicine & Sciences
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Acoustician
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Psychologist
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Speech Pathologist
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Music Therapy
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Applied Kinesiologist
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Audiologist
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Gerontologist
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Music Medicine & Sciences
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Physical Therapist
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Physics of Music Professor
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Researcher
Wellness
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Body Mapping Specialist
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Alexander Technique Instructor
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Feldenkrais Practitioner
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Acupuncturist
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Massage Therapist
Education & Research
College / University / Conservatory
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Alexander Technique Instructor
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Musicologist
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Private Teacher
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Ethnomusicologist
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Music Theory Instructor
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Professor
Drum Corps
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Drum Corps Caption Head/Marching Instructor
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Drum Corps Choreographer
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Drum Corps Instrument Coaches
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Drum Corps Visuals
Early Childhood Music Education & K-12
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Early Childhood Music Educator
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Band/Choir/Orchestra Director
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General Music Teacher
Private
Research
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Music Historian
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Music Archivist
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Musicologist
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Librarian
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Ethnomusicologist
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Researcher
Performance
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Cruise Ship Musician
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Wedding Performer
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Touring Artist
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Soloist
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Opera Performer
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Chamber Ensemble Musician
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Ministry/Church Musician
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Theme Park Musician
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Pop Musician
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Chamber Orchestra Musician
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Composer
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Influencer
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Ballet Musician
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Choir Musician
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Contemporary Classical Performance Musician
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Jazz Musician
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Military Band Member
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Musical Theatre/Broadway Performer
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Musical Theatre Pit Orchestra Musician
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Studio Musician
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Symphony/Philharmonic Orchestra Musician
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Wind Ensemble Musician
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Conductor
Technology & Production
Film Music, TV & Video Games
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Mixer
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Music Supervisor
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Producer
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Foley Artist
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Studio Music Executive
Production
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Songwriter
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Music Editor
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Mixer
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Audio and Media Operator
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Post Production Supervisor
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Recording Studio Owner
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Producer
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Music Contractor
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Music Cartage
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Lighting Technician
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Cinematographer
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Music Video Director
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Score Reader
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Music Touring Company
Technology
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Sample Library Company
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Synthesizer Programmer
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Music Software Developer
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Playback Operator/Supervisor
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Audio and Media Operator
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Audio Engineer
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Score Mixer
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Music Library Company
Music Prepartion
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Music Historian
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Music Archivist
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Dialect/Dictation Coach
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Arranger
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Librarian
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Composer
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Catalog Specialist
Theatre
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Stage Director
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Stage Manager
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Lighting Technician
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Stage Crew
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Costume Designer
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Set Designer
Instrument Design & Repair
Repair / Technician
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Instrument Repair/Technician
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Piano Technician
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Harpsichord Painter/Tuner
Instrument Maker
Sales & Retail
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Music Retail
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Instrument Retailer
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Box Office / Ticket Sales Manager
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Marketing Coordinator / Manager
Journalism, Media, & Public Relations (PR)
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Music Journalist
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Radio Host
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Influencer
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Researcher
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Author
Arts Adminstration
Marketing & Communications
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Digital Media Producer
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Audience Services
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Box Office / Ticket Sales Manager
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Communications Coordinator
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Graphic Designer
Ensemble Management & Concert Production
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Operations Manager
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Stage Manager
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Personnel Manager
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Lighting Technician
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Stage Crew
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Union Representative
Finance & Fundraising/Philanthropy
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Director of Development
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Annual Fund Coordinator
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Director of Corporate Partnerships
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Director of Development Operations
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Financial Planning Manager
Education & Community Outreach
Academia
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Admissions Manager
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Dean
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Manager of Residential Life
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Registrar
Representation
Music Publishing / Record Labels
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Music Awards Executive
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Record Label Executive
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Music Lobbyist / Arts Advocate
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Performing Rights Executive
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Artist Representative
Unions / Guilds
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Union Representative
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Union Board Member / Executive Officer
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Union Office Staff
Law / Legal
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Licensing Agent
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Politician / Civil Servant
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Forensic Musicologist
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Lawyer
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Music Clearance Specialist
Distribution
