Career questions tagged music
Music can be produced, written, performed, and taught. Music degrees are offered at most colleges. Careers include music teacher, game designer, therapist, and a lot more. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
How do I become a famous country star over the summer?
I want to know how I can become famous over summer as a country singer
How should I save up money for a guitar setup ( $300)?
Im fifteen no phone no job and trying to get a job and phone but want to prioritize my music career using electric guitar i also have no tools available.
As a student who is highly involved in leadership, academics, athletics, music, service, and communication, and who is interested in careers ranging from biomedical engineering and pediatric healthcare to psychology, PR, and marketing, how can I strategically determine which path genuinely aligns with my strengths, personality, purpose, and long-term fulfillment rather than just achievement or external success What experiences, habits, skills, and personal qualities should I focus on developing now to discern whether I am better suited for highly analytical STEM-based careers, people-centered service careers, or creative leadership-focused careers, while also avoiding burnout, maintaining strong character and faith, and positioning myself for meaningful impact and future success??
I’m a driven and creative 8th grader at Founders Classical Academy of Rogers who loves leadership, music, sports, and faith. I serve as Secretary of NJHS, participate in student council and choir, and play volleyball. I aspire to become valedictorian, attend a top university, and build a future where I can lead, inspire others, and honor Jesus through my talents and achievements. In the future, I hope to study Biomedical Engineering, pediatric nursing, pediatric psychology, or marketing. I also enjoy singing, songwriting, and reading.
How can a student who is deeply involved in leadership, athletics, music, service, and academics determine whether they are better suited for a career that is science-based and analytical, like biomedical engineering or pediatric nursing, versus one that is people-centered and creative, like pediatric psychology or public relations/marketing What experiences, skills, or personality traits should I pay the most attention to now so I can make the wisest long-term decision?
I’m a driven and creative 8th grader at Founders Classical Academy of Rogers who loves leadership, music, sports, and faith. I serve as Secretary of NJHS, participate in student council and choir, and play volleyball. I aspire to become valedictorian, attend a top university, and build a future where I can lead, inspire others, and honor Jesus through my talents and achievements. In the future, I hope to study Biomedical Engineering, pediatric nursing, pediatric psychology, or marketing. I also enjoy singing, songwriting, and reading.
What career fields or opportunities would you recommend for someone who enjoys leadership (I am involved in NJHS and student council), music (choir), sport (volleyball), literature, and service, and who wants to use their talents to positively influence others while staying grounded in strong values and faith?
I’m a driven and creative 8th grader at Founders Classical Academy of Rogers who loves leadership, music, sports, and faith. I serve as Secretary of NJHS, participate in student council and choir, and play volleyball. I aspire to become valedictorian, attend a top university, and build a future where I can lead, inspire others, and honor Jesus through my talents and achievements. In the future, I hope to study Biomedical Engineering, pediatric nursing, pediatric psychology, or marketing. I also enjoy singing, songwriting, and reading.
What will I need to accomplish both of my career goals successfully (nursing career) ( music career/internet personality)?
If I am interested in pursuing a nursing career, and building a music career/internet personality brand, what are things I will need in order to complete both goals successfully
What are some unique passion projects?
Hi guys, Im currently a sophmore in highschool and trying to deepen my intrests in forensic science and music. Ive been searching for passion projects for awhile and I feel like everything is the same, like students at my school creating nonprofits or blogs that don't really do much. I want to have something of my own with genuine passion and stands out, any suggestions would help.
How can I balance multiple career interests in graduate school? #Spring26
I want to pursue graduate degrees in both biology and music but am not sure how to balance contrasting programs and still be successful.
How can a band director balance their own personal musical goals with their educational responsibilities?
I am an aspiring band director in my first year in college studying music education, and I value my own personal growth on my instruments just as much as I value education. I have been told by several people that band directors often have such a busy job during and outside of school that they rarely have time to play their instrument, but I want to make sure I can still have time to practice my instruments.
What is the best advice you have ever received regarding maintaining discipline and building useful study habits How did this advice help you become a more successful student? #Spring2026?
Hello my name is Paula! I am currently a senior in high school. I am thinking of studying psychology and minoring in voice performance. I am still not fully committed to a major as I am still keeping my options open. For me one of the biggest struggles in high school was maintaining a tight schedule for studying. I found myself procrastinating assignments and fulfilling them poorly. I wish that for college, since I am able to have a little more freedom with my schedule, my studying habits become stronger and more efficient.
Should you try getting a job related to something you're passionate about, or will it ruin it for you?
I've seen a handful of artists say things about how having jobs where they have to make art constantly has made them stop liking it. I was wondering if this is a common way for people to end up feeling. I also would like to know if it's only in the creatives, or if things like sports, engineering, healthcare, etc have the same problem. Should I/others looking for a job still try pursuing something we're passionate about, or will we end up hating our interest? I would like to have multiple perspectives on this, so even if you have very little to say I would genuinely appreciate you sharing what you do have. I wanna see all of the different opinions people have about this, it'll help me a lot.
How do I not be in debt for undergraduate studies and how do I manage two time and effort consuming majors?
I am planning to double major in violin performance and neuroscience in college.
How do musicians become involved in pit orchestras? #Spring26
I am currently a senior at Valencia High School, and will be a freshman in college this fall as a Music Education and Performance major. I would love to work in theatre as a musician.
What is the best ways to stay focused on school towards a masters degree while working a full time job?
I am currently a undergraduate music student at a community college and am going to transfer to a University next semester. Upon completing my coursework and receiving my bachelors degree, I plan to teach music at a high school while I work towards a masters degree and ultimately become a professor in music. I am wondering what are some ways that I can balance school work, practicing my instrument, and work at the same time and still manage to have a social life at the same time.
How do you effectively balance discipline with an engaging and enjoyable learning environment?
I am currently a High School Senior looking for a degree in music education. I am very excited to help guide the new generation! I love babysitting my neighbors and work as a camp counselor, however, I find that it is hard to find a balance between having fun and being disciplined. If I play too much into the fun, they get out of control and then refuse to listen to me. But if I am too harsh on them they end up not having any fun at all. I want to know how current teachers find this balance?
Untapped University Resources?
What are some likely untapped resources at universities that could help connect me to opportunities off-campus, whether job opportunities or general community involvement? I am a music performance major looking for a way to get into the city and explore all of its vibrancy!
How can you practice music therapy outside of the US? #spring26
#spring26 I am interested in practicing in South America, any advice or recommendations is appreciated!
How do you negotiate your salary/benefits as a new music therapist ?
How do you negotiate salary in helping professions? I am a music therapy student and will be entering an unpaid internship. I am providing for myself and am concerned financially. After internship I want to make sure I get paid fairly for my work! My goal is to work with developmental disabilities and older adults. Thanks! #spring26
How can I find work while attending college for music?
I am a 17 year old Jazz bassist and have been accepted into my top two dream schools to study music. While making sure I making the right choice for me, I have a few questions on how to find work while in college as well as work study to pay for tuition? To musicians working in the jazz scene professionally. What advice would you give to current college music students to find work while attending school? In what ways can you reach out to find gig opportunities on weekends, and if the work is consistent, how did you manage to stay on top of academics as well as staying focused for ensembles?
What is the best thing I can do to launch myself forward in the music industry early on in my studies??
I have been playing music since 7th grade. I am a flute and saxophone player. As an incoming college freshmen in fall i want to continue my studies in music.
what can i expect after graduating college and going into the work field??
i am a music education major and i am curious if finding a job would be easy or difficult
What is the best University Music-wise?
What would you consider as the best school for a music major from Personal experience?
What are some things I can do know to get better at French Horn for College?
I play the French horn at school and have played songs such as " Dancing Fire " and "Festive Overture". My range is a pedal C to a double F above the staff. My greatest weakness is probably note accuracy on unfamiliar pieces or intense sections. What can I do to help minimise this issue (along with general advice to help me before auditions).
What can I put in my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in becoming a musical artist. ?
What can I put in my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in becoming a musical artist.
What would a 10th grader who is interested in music and technology put on their resume?
What would a 10th grader who is interested in music and technology put on their resume?
What courses or majors should I take for music In college?
And what colleges have good majors? I live in Western Massachusetts.
What's life like as a current/past Music Technology major?
I'm looking to major in Music Technology and was wondering what it's like on a personal level. What jobs, hobbies, interactions and experiences have you had? I look forward to hearing about it!