Professional Musician

One way to train to become a professional musician is with On The Job Training.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A person can either go to school or train on the job!

How is almost all music recorded today?

• On Tape

• On Computers

• On Telephones

Answer explanation

Anyone who wants to be a recording musician must have computer skills.

What is the shortest amount of time it would take a person to be trained to record music with a computer?

• 2 days

• 2 years

• 6 months

Answer explanation

In Milwaukee, you can go to MATC and be trained on the art of recording music.

The best thing about being a professional musician is...

• The money

• Being able to create music everyday

• The long days

Answer explanation

Very few musicians will make a large amount of money in this career.

True or False. Being "flexible" is important for professional musicians.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is not an 8 hour a day job. The hours are long and the expectations change often.

Communication is NOT important for this career.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Communication is one of the most important parts of this job.

What three main jobs does Don have as a professional musician?

• Producing for a radio station

• Creating music for his band

• Taking his dog for a walk

• Creating commercial music

These are recordings that are stored in one place and companies browse through them to find a certain style for a commercial.

• Stores

• Library Tracks

• Hit singles

In order to make a "living" as a musician you should be ready to do a variety of things in the business, not just playing

• True

• False

What is one company that Don has created music for?

• McDonald's

• Target

• Vespa Scooters