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Music

Music is a significant part of everyone's life today and we cannot imagine a life without it. Professionals working in this field to create, compose, sing, and dance are called musicians. These artists dedicate their lives to music and are equipped with the knowledge of various musical instruments and techniques to create music. Musicians pursue an exciting and satisfying career as they are involved in a profession which they are passionate about. Musicians can work with different labels or companies and they can also be independent musicians. Competition in the music industry is very high hence musicians need a lot of practice and dedication to excel and create a name for them.

Role Desciption

Musicians are responsible for recording music or performing at Live events, practicing regularly to maintain the quality of their voice, acquiring knowledge about different musical instruments and types of music, promoting music through different media platforms, working independently or with a band or company. Musicians mostly work in teams and they make sure that the music produced should be appealing to the audience. The role of a musician encompasses a wide range of responsibilities and activities, depending on the musician's genre, specialization, and career goals. Musicians create and perform music to entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences.

Eligibility

10 + 2 in any Stream
Bachelors in Music (Hons) Vocal/ Instrumental/ Specific genre
MA in Music in selected specialisation
Ph. D in music

Significant Statistics

No specific degree is required to work as a Musician
Music can be studied as a subject in school and a degree can be acquired

Pros/Cons

Pros

Music is used as a therapy which allows musicians to serve the society and pursue a soul satisfying career
Great career option for people who have passion for music
A lot of fame, rewards, and respect is attached to this profession

Cons

Tough competition
Tiring working hours

Leading Professions

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Singer

Singers sing the lyrics of the song and perform at live events, concerts, recordings, etc. Singers must have clear, melodious and strong voices and technical knowledge about music.

12.0LPA

Music Teacher

Teachers who teach music are responsible for giving music lessons, singing lessons, and training students to play various musical instruments. To be a music teacher one must acquire a degree in music education.

4.0LPA

Music Composer

Composers are responsible for choosing the most suitable type of musical instruments, and create a tune or melody to be used in movies, videos, live events, etc.

10.0LPA

Lyricist

Lyricists are writers who provide words to a tune or music composed and sometimes they write songs without any tune or music in their minds and later on their lyrics are given the music.

8.0LPA

Music Editor

Editors edit the songs or compositions to make them better and more engrossing for the listeners and audience.

6.0LPA

Music Therapist

There are many ailments and patients who are treated through music therapies. These music therapists analyze and use methods like singing, composing, playing instruments, etc., to treat patients.

5.0LPA

Freelancer Music Artist

Independent music artists, who are not employed by any company or label, and produce their own music and have tie-ups with music companies are the freelancers.

4.0LPA