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If you love music you might be considering a musical career. But what are your options: can you really make it in the music business?

Nowadays approximately 130,000 people in the UK are employed in a musical career. You can follow the traditional route - become a singer, instrumentalist or composer, - but there are many other diverse professions connected with music which are worth exploring. There are jobs in teaching, music therapy, production, promotion, management, performance and more - read on!

 

 

 

 

Jobs in Music Production and Studio Engineering
	Music Producer - oversees the overall production of a recording Recording Engineer - sets up the electrical equipment during a recording and operates the soundboard Studio Manager - responsible for running the business side of a recording studio Programmer - works solely with music software in a sound studio Sound Designer - creates and records sound effects for film and television
Jobs in Composing and Arranging
	Songwriter - writes words and music, or just music to someone else's words. Lyricist - writes song words Performing Songwriter - creates and performs musical compositions Producer/Songwriter - oversees a song from writing through to production Computer Games Music composer - composes 'soundtracks' for computer games Jingle Writer - writes music for radio or television ads Arranger - provides musical arrangements for the performer Orchestrator - changes a song to suit a particular orchestra, choir or band or solo artist
Jobs in Music Performance and Live Music
	Performing artist - stage performers of all genres Session Musician - provides extra musical support for recording and live performance DJ - mixes and plays records for public events Sound Technician - supervises sound levels during a live show Tour Manager - ensures tours run smoothly Crew and Technicians - set up the stage, instruments and lighting before the performance Orchestra Member - a musician offering instrumental support to a musical group Conductor - leads an orchestra Personal Security - protects performers Promoter - promotes performance Bookings Agent - responsible for setting up the live events for artists Artist and Crew Catering - backstage catering Stage Lighting and Design - sets up and operates sound and visual effects
Jobs in Law, Business and Management
	Artist Manager - advises and looks after interests of artists Nightclub Manager - runs nightclub Music Publisher - gets the copyright to songs Music Store Manager - runs music store Regional sales manager - supervises record label's sales Salesperson - sells products to retail outlets Artist's Accountant - book-keeping Music Lawyer
Jobs with Record Labels
	A&R Manager - talent scout A&R Administrator - budget planner Marketing Manager - develops and implements marketing plans Promotions Manager - in charge of the team for promotion on radio, TV and magazines Press Officer - handles media relations Radio and Television Promotions - also known as 'pluggers' New Media Promotions - promotes to music-related websites Video Commissioner - commissions promotional videos
Jobs in Music Media: TV, Radio and Print
	TV Booker - gets music guests for TV programmes Producer - oversees the production of TV programmes or promotional videos Director - directs the artists and the camera crew on TV shows or videos Music Journalist - Interviews artists, writes features, album and live reviews for magazines Magazine/ Website Editor - oversees magazine Presenters - hosts shows and interview artists Radio DJs - hosts radio shows
Jobs in Education and Music Therapy
	School Music Teacher Vocal Coach - singing tutor Music Therapist - making music with children and adults with varying needs, from those with severe physical and mental disability to those with speech, visual and aural impairment or emotional and behavioural difficulty. College or University Music Educator Instrumental Music Teacher Local Authority Music Education Advisor/Inspector and Government Schools Inspector for Ofsted - ensuring standards of music education are high Music Project Leader - co-ordinating music projects with professional musicians, pupils and students

 

 

 

More Links

Read about how much money you can earn working in the music business here.

Search for jobs in music here.

Read about ISM the Incorporated Society of Musicians, which is a professional association for UK musicians here; lots of advice for working in music in a pdf.

Browse books on careers in music.