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As a musician, you’ll use your creative skills to compose, conduct, play instruments and sing. You’ll love performing to a live audience or being in a recording studio. Learn more about a career in music, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.
A music degree will really help your chances of success. Some music degrees focus more on music theory than performance, so do think about what feels right for you. Subjects to consider include:
Please note this is a beta version. We'll continue to improve our suggestions here so that we show you the most relevant subjects.
Most employers won’t ask for a postgraduate qualification but having one will boost your skills and might increase your options.
Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at postgraduate level include:
You need to be confident when performing in front of crowds, determined and comfortable with taking criticism.
As a musician, you’ll need to get as much practical experience as possible to improve your skills and confidence. You need to be networking with musicians and other professionals within the industry as a lot of opportunities are passed on through word of mouth. Personal recommendations can even lead to auditions.
Use our Career Matcher to see which industries and roles align best with your interests.
