MUSIC INDUSTRY CAREERS “There is an enormous array of careers within the music sector. Most people have only a small knowledge of the possibilities, and many are boxed into some small corner without realising that they may have many alternatives”. (Michael Hannan, “The Australian Guide to Careers in Music’).
COMPOSITION • Songwriter
• Music composer in any of the following genres: Electronic Dance, Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Electro-acoustic, Experimental, Community Music, Educational Music, Classical, Theatre, Dance Theatre, Popular Musical Theatre, Screen, Interactive Multimedia, Advertising and Libraries.
• Arranger
• Orchestrator
• Transcriber
• Music copyist
• Librettist
PERFORMANCE • Original Band
• Solo Pop Singer
• Children’s Music Group
• Electronic Dance Music Performer
• Jazz Musician
• Folk and Multi-Cultural Musician
• Musical Theatre Performer
• Cabaret Singer
• Cover Band
• Tribute Band
• Piano Bar Performer
• Resort Performer
• Karaoke Compere
• Dance Music DJ
• Musical Director
• Session musician
• Conductor
• Orchestral Musician
• Chamber Musician
• Classical Singer
• Defence force band musician
• Repetiteur (opera)
• Repetiteur (dance)
• Ballet Pianist
• Community Musician
• Busker
PRODUCTION • Record Producer
• Programmer
• Remixer
• Recording Engineer
• Mastering Engineer
• Studio Manager
• Production Company
• Commercial Studio Operator
• Live Sound Engineer
• Sound And Lighting Hire Coordinator
• Tour Manager
• Stage Manager
• Boom Operator
• Sound Effects Recordist/Editor
• Mixer
• Music Video Clip Director
INSTRUMENT MAKING AND REPAIRING • Traditional acoustic instrument maker
• Experimental instrument maker (incorporating sound sculptor)
• Electronic music/software instrument maker
• Woodwind and brass instrument repairer
• Piano technician
• Electronic equipment repairer
BROADCASTING • TV/Radio Presenter
• TV/Radio Music Director
• TV/Radio Program Director
• TV/Radio Producer
MUSIC BUSINESS • Artist Manager
• Music Lawyer
• Music Accountant
• Booking Agent
• Music Merchandiser
• Promoter
• Venue Booker
RECORD COMPANY POSITIONS • Artist And Repertoire (A&R) Manager
• Label Manager
• Promotions Director
• Sales Director
• New Media Director
• Music Publishing Company Positions
• Managing Director
• Copyright/Royalties Manager
• Licensing Manager
• Production Music Manager
• Hire Library Manager
• Performance Promotions Manager
• Collection Societies Positions
• Member Services Director (APRA)
• Print Music Manager (AMCOS)
RETAILING AND WHOLESALING • Record Store Sales Assistant
• Record Store Owner/Manager
• Manager Of A Chain Record Store
• Music Store Sales Assistant
• Wholesale Distribution
• Product Manager
• Internal Sales Manager
TEACHING • Studio Teacher
• Director Of A Conservatorium Centre
• School Music Teacher
• Instrumental Teacher
• District Creative Arts Consultant
• University Music Academic
WRITING AND RESEARCH • F reelance Music Journalist
• Music Critic
• Editor of a Music Magazine, Music Journal or a Music Reference Book.
• Music Biographer
• Music Researcher (Academic)
• Arts Industry Research Consultant
• Music Textbook Writer
ARTS ADMINISTRATION • Artform Manager
• Arts Funding Project Officer
• Arts Development Officer
• Small Business Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Crisis Management
• Grant Application Writing
• Manager Of A Music Service Organisation
• Marketing Manager
• Festival Artistic Director
• Festival Producer
• Philanthropy Consultant
MUSIC THERAPY • Music Therapist
• Guided Imagery and Music therapist
LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND INFORMATION SERVICES • Music librarian
• Orchestral librarian
• Music manuscript archivist
• Sound archivist
• Music curator
The selection listed above is not all the music industry career options that are available to you. ‘The Australian Guide to Careers in Music’ By Michael Hannan includes descriptions of the nature of the work, career opportunities, remuneration range, required training and much more in over 190 categories. You can purchase this book online.
