Careers in Music Part 1

Careers in Music

Part 1

Poll

Have you ever thought about a career in music?

• yes

• no

Today we are going to start exploring different careers in music.

• There is a lot more to do than teach like me.

• You an perform!

• You can use music to help or heal.

• You can take music to the next level with technology.

• You can create music by composing.

• There are many types of careers to explore.

Careersinmusic.com

• On the next slide is a website called careers in music.

• You probably should open the site on a separate tab since we are going to look at a few different pages for information and I want to make sure you have access.

• The website is careersinmusic.com

• There is a link to open a new tab.

• Ok, do it now.

Home

Open in new tab

Copy link

Multiple Choice

On the first page, it asks you what you are most interested in. Which category ISN'T mentioned?

• Singing

• Instrument Repair

• Music Production

• The Music Business

• Playing an Instrument

Careers

See the bar at the top of the website? There is a button called "Music Careers". Click on that and then scroll down to where it says, "More Careers". Click on that and then click again where it says "All Careers".

Multiple Choice

There are a lot of careers in this list. How many start with the letter "C"?

• 2

• 5

• 16

• 27

Multiple Choice

Find the job "Business Manager". What is the average salary for that job?

• $78,635

• $35,678

• $57,638

• $20,000

Multiple Choice

Find the job, "Instrument Repair and Restoration Specialist". How much is the average salary for that job?

• $19,449

• $39,119

• $49,779

• $79,999

Multiple Choice

What does a "Jingle Writer" do?

• Performs for the public and works for tips.

• Writes music for movies.

• Writes music for solo artists.

• Writes music for commercials.

Multiple Choice

What does a Rack Jobber do?

• Provides CDs, DVDs, and music merchandise to professional musicians.

• Provides CDs, DVDs, and music merchandise to stores whose main business is not music industry related.

• Someone who builds racks for violin storage.

• Someone who does odd jobs for musicians.

Open Ended

Go through the list and pick one music job that is interesting or that you didn't know existed. Why did you pick this job? I may ask you to tell me more about your choice in a future Wednesday class. There is a five minute time limit on this question.