Careers in Music

A music historian

• studies the history of music and preserves it

• judges the quality of musical works and performances

A music critic

• directs musical ensembles (groups)

• judges the quality of musical works and performances

A conductor

• directs musical ensembles or groups

• manages the legal, financial artistic, and ethical issues in the music industry

A composer

• someone who teaches people how to play an instrument or gives singing or voice lessons

• One who creates (writes) or produces (makes) a musical piece

Music educators

• guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry

• Someone who teaches people how to play an instrument or gives singing lessons

Sound editor

• Responsible for selecting and assembling sound recordings in preparation for the final sound missing or mastering of a TV program, motion picture, video game, etc.

• person who organizes music for Christian worship

An acoustic engineer

• sells sheet music, various instruments, and offers instrument repair service

• monitors and controls noise levels

Talent manager

• guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry

• analyses and researches music; expert or student of music as an academic subject

Foley editor

• creates audio (sound) effects for a film by using physical props; creates everyday sound effects for film, video, etc.

• responsible for the selection of the artistic vision for work performances by a theater ballet or opera company

agent/manager

• A person who has a list of clients to book performances of music artists or finds jobs for them

• companies and individuals that earn money by creating songs and musical pieces