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.

• 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.

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.