If you enjoy creativity and love music, there are many opportunities for you to consider.

Music could be your career choice but it could also be a paid hobby which supplements your main wage.

However, music is not just about performing in front of an audience, there are fantastic opportunities for people with lots of different skills, including practical,

creative and administrative skills.

“Performing arts contributes £5.4 billion a year to UK economy” – Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Jan 2015

The Scottish government describes the creative industries as “one of Scotland’s key growth sectors” Feb 2017

Music Teacher

Including:➢ In a secondary school➢ Instrumental instructor in school➢ Private instrumental tutor

Including:➢ Full time➢ Weekend/Evenings – part time job singing with a band

Pop Singer

Classical Singer

Popular MusicianCould include:➢ Full time➢ Part time – weekend/evening work, singing with a band

Classical MusicianIncluding:➢ Soloist➢ Orchestral player➢ Conductor

Composer/Songwriter

Music Therapist

Music therapy can be used to help people with a range of conditions including learning disabilities, neurological disorders, life-limiting illness, brain injury, cerebral palsy, mental health issues, trauma, stroke and dementia. Music Therapy uses music to break down barriers caused by illness or disability.

At first, some DJs gain experience by doing voluntary work. Hours can be long and involve evenings and weekends.You may need to buy your own equipment and provide your own transport.You may also need a day job to make ends meet. ➢ Mobile DJ – weddings, parties, etc.➢ Radio DJ➢ Club DJ

Disc Jockey – DJ

Music Instrument Technologist

Repair/adjust/make instruments –usually specialising in a field, e.g. guitars, woodwind, etc.

Piano Tuner

Roadie

Sound Technician

Also known as sound engineers – set up, maintain and operate equipmentused to record, amplify, edit and enhance sound produced for film, radio, TV and theatre.

Music Promotions Manager

Can also be known as music agent or promoter. Responsible for encouraging sales within the music industry.Entry is very competitive and getting in depends on making contacts.

Arts Administrator

Plan and organise activities and projects in the arts sector.Could include festivals – Celtic Connections, Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Edinburgh Fringe -

concerts, tours, productions.Can also be employed in galleries, museums, theatres, concert halls, arts centres etc.

Community Arts Worker

Help community groups develop skills in the arts such as music, dance, theatre, art, etc. with the aim of improving the quality of life and helping to develop communities.

Music Journalist

Can be employed by print, online and media outlets.Many are freelance writers who make money by reviewing albums andconcerts for music publications or record labels.

A & R – Artists and Repertoire

Liaises between the artist and the record label. 3 mains tasks:➢ Finding talent➢ Overseeing the recording process➢ Assisting with marketing and promotion.

Marketing and Promotion

Employed by the record label, your job is to generally promote and exploit the artist – get them known!