Musician or Singer

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Share your passion for music with audiences worldwide through captivating performances.
Inspire and connect with people by bringing melodies and harmonies to life.
Explore diverse genres and styles, making each performance uniquely yours.

💰 Earn $53K-$132K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 2.1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Perform before live audiences in concerts, recitals, educational presentations, and other social gatherings.
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments or a particular type of music.
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

20,400 Annually

Median Earnings

$78,749 in California

$62,590 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Relating with or serving others

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Time Management
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Personal relationships
Receiving recognition

Deep Dive

Musician or Singer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years