Careers in Music Lesson 28

Select all the careers that are related to the performance industry below.

• Gig Performer

• DJ

• Music Producer

• Recording Engineer

• Teacher

What is a gig performer?

• Someone hired to play for an event.

• Someone who works in a sound studio.

• Someone who writes music.

• Someone who teaches music.

True/False:

Most famous singers have a specific band that travels with them.

• True

• False

What is a DJ or Disc Jockey?

• A person who plays recorded music for an audience.

• Someone who spins records.

• Someone who teaches.

• Someone who writes music for film.

What is a music producer?

• Someone who oversees the creation of a song or album.

• Someone who mixes the music.

• Someone who teaches.

• Someone who performs at weddings.

What does a lyricist do?

• Writes the words for a song.

• Writes the music for a song.

• Writes music and lyrics for a song.

• Teaches Music.

What does a recording engineer do?

• Oversees the overall sound of all recorded tracks.

• Works in a studio.

• Is responsible for mic placement.

• Teaches music.

Which of the following are famous song writers? (There are 3 correct answers). Select all 3.

• Julia Michaels

• Ed Sheeran

• Sia

• Justin Bieber

What is the difference between a music producer and sound engeineer?

• The music producer oversees the whole project and the sound engineer records the tracks in studio.

• The music producer records the tracks in the studio.

• The music producer writes the songs.

• The music producer sings the songs.

What is the difference between a composer and a songwriter?

• Composer writes music with no words and a songwriter writes music with words.

• A composer writes songs with words.

• A songwriter writes songs with no words.

• A composer records the tracks in the studio.