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The music industry remains functional via a complex network of professionals who work a wide variety of positions. Among them are producers, teachers, lawyers, promoters, talent buyers, choreographers, professors, directors, administrators, publicists, songwriters and musicians themselves
Every position in the industry has a unique set of requirements. Behind-the-scenes personnel such as promoters, talent buyers and executives often have a university education in business and specific knowledge or experience in the industry, while performing musicians, songwriters, teachers, professors and producers have usually undergone formal music training via a university or conservatory
The average salary for music industry professionals working in the UK hovers in the area of £40,000 a year. However, per annum figures for positions in the field vary widely from as little as £15,000 for internship-level posts to well over £100,000 per annum for successful musicians, lawyers, executives and entrepreneurs. Teaching, which is one of the most abundant positions in the field, fetches an average of £33,000 per year.

Description

Music Industry is a wide area composed by thousands of professionals across the world. This industry is composed mainly by people behind the scenes that make sure that performance of bands, singers and other professionals runs smoothly. Among professionals of this area are music publishers, musical instrument technicians, music producers, artist managers, composers, sound engineers, among many others.

Professionals working on Music Industry perform many of the following tasks:
• Composing music tracks.
• Dealing with bookings.
• Attending rehearsals.
• Preparing technical equipment.
• Playing different instruments.

Skills

• Having commercial awareness.
• Being able to perform under pressure.
• Having communication skills.
• Being able to work alone or with a team.
• Having math skills.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being reliable and flexible.
• Having musical talent.
• Being able to read and transcribe music.
• Having knowledge about legislation of use of records.

Education

Music Industry has different academic qualification requirements depending on specific job placements. Composers require A levels and GCSE´s in music and a BTEC National Diploma in popular music or music practice. Artist managers do not require specific qualifications, but it is recommended to have a Bachelor’s degree in Global Talent Management or Strategic Talent Management as a minimum.

Another professional career in this industry is music producer. This sector requires a Higher National Diploma or a GNVQ certificate in music creation or sound engineering. Those who want to work as freelance workers usually do not need academic qualifications.

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