Musician
Create, perform and teach music.
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What's it like to be a Musician?
Musicians create, perform and record music as solo artists or as part of bands, orchestras or other musical groups. Their responsibilities include composing music, practising, performing live and recording in studios. Musicians perform in various settings such as concert halls, clubs, theatres, recording studios and sometimes on tour. They may also be involved in teaching music, whether in schools, private lessons or workshops.Tasks and duties
- Composing and arranging music pieces.
- Rehearsing to maintain and improve skills.
- Performing music live at venues.
- Recording music in studios for albums or other projects.
- Collaborating with other musicians and industry professionals.
- Teaching music through private lessons or in educational institutions.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Musician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Deportment
Song Writing
Graphic Arts
LR Vehicle
Outdoor Environment
Social Media
Teaching
Driving Vehicles
Photography
Heavy Vehicle Knowledge
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Latest Musician reviews
May 2021
Music To My Ears!
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationDrummer
The good thingsIf you like all kinds of music and you love watching people enjoy themselves, then this is for you. You get to meet all kinds of people (and even some of your idols). It can be a great way to see plac...
The challengesIt can be difficult to begin with. To be a good musician you need to study and practice hard (it has been likened to becoming a brain surgeon) and you must be prepared to do more than just play music....
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Jan 2025
Love it because it is MY art
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts (Media Communications)
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationAdvertising, Arts & Media
The good thingsAs an indi music producer, songwriter, recording artist, I am yet to turn it into a money spinner, that is the nature of the music industry. If you have an actual paid job, keep it, as it costs a lot ...
The challengesIt is for love, as you lose more money than you can make unless you are in the 0.1%
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