Career questions tagged professional-musician
How do I pay off student loans as a music major, emphasis on organ?
At the college I'm thinking of attending, I was awarded a music scholarship that requires me to major in music. I auditioned as a pianist and heard that organists make more than pianists. Any recommendations? I am also considering a different college where I would likely major in chemistry.
Opera Singer?
How exactly does being a freelance opera singer work? How do you get jobs? How many hours a day does an opera singer work during a performance season? Is being an opera singer possible as somewhat of a part-time or a "every once in a while" kind of job? I am also thinking about repetiteur work, private teaching, and solo performing, etc. if that helps answer how well these could work together...
Should I consider a career as a college/university/conservatory professor?
After some consideration, I have wondered if perhaps a music professor would suit me? What does being a music professor include (lifestyle, work-life). Could I teach multiple instruments (specifically piano and voice)? What degree requirements would I need to have? How does one become a professor, and specifically how do I become a professor of multiple instruments? Is performance a part of the job? How often would I perform each instrument (voice and piano)? Thank you!
What steps did you take to become successful musician?
My name is parker, i'm in the 11th grade and since middle school i've been trying to become a successful musician i've been on stage and played to people before but im worried ill waste my time or money on something that wont happen for me. My plan was to go to julliards and study there for a few years and ty to make my way back to ohio and pursue my career. do you have any tips for me towards my goal?
How long did you have to train and was it hard?
i really want to know this question because i don't want to start my career late, I don't want to be in my mid-30s and just barely started my career on music. i'm trying to start my music career as early as possible.
What are the pros and cons of being an independent musician?
I want to be an independent musician and have my own label (unless a really big label wants to sign me so I can get richer) and yeah!
What is a typical day like in the life of a professional rapper?
I can't find a lot on this website about it, and I would like to know more. I work super hard on my raps. I have a lot of unfinished raps. I am trying my hardest! #music-industry #musician #professional-musician #rap #mc