11.6 Music Careers

Priya is interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. She came across the term 'Entertainment Lawyer'. Which definition matches this career?

• Handles all legal matters for musicians. This includes contractual agreements, negotiating, advice, and counseling.

• Works with artists like Abigail and Sophia to cultivate and move their careers forward

• Handles all personal and business related financial needs of music business clients, including taxes, tour budgets, investment strategy, and contract negotiation.

• Music Business Accountants advise and work with musicians and music industry companies on financial matters.

Rohan is a budding musician and he is working with a lyricist for his next song. What does the lyricist do in this scenario?

• Writes the words for Rohan's song.

• Writes the music for Rohan's song.

• Writes both music and lyrics for Rohan's song.

• Teaches Music to Rohan.

Mia, Henry, and Anika are discussing their roles in their school's music club. Henry says, 'I think the BEST description of my role as a music producer is: '

• 'I teach music to other people.'

• 'I perform by singing or playing an instrument for a living.'

• 'I manage and oversee the creative process of taking a song from the vision to the radio.'

• 'I am in charge of recording the artist.'

During a school talent show, William is performing a song. Who is responsible for making William comfortable on stage and handling the sound equipment like a pro?

• Product Manager

• Artist Manager

• Tour Manager

• Audio Engineer

Oliver and Ava are working on a school project to create a television advertisement for their school's annual fair. Jackson is tasked with creating music and lyrics to accompany their advertisement. What is Jackson's role in this project?

• composer

• lyricist

• advertiser

• jingle writer

Charlotte, Liam, and Daniel are in a band. When they go on tour, who is the person responsible for running the show?

• Band Leader

• Roadie

• Sound Engineer

• Tour Manager

Sophia and Daniel are discussing about different music careers. Sophia mentions a career where musicians work on a cruise ship and are away from home 4-6 months of a year. What career is Sophia referring to?

• cruise ship musician

• orchestra musician

• touring musician

• studio musician

Emma, Liam, and Grace are part of a school band. During a live performance, who among the team would use the soundboard and other audio equipment to ensure sound levels are correct and the sound is mixed well?

• sound mixer

• sound engineer

• music producer

• audio technician

Oliver is planning to start a band and he needs someone who can professionally compose pieces of music and write lyrics for songs. What type of musician should he look for?

• composer

• singer

• producer

• songwriter

Elijah is working on a song and he is the songwriter. Abigail is the lyricist for the same song. True or False: Both Elijah and Abigail write music for the song.

• True

• False