HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical pathway starts in secondary school with music classes, choir, band, drama, and regular practice on an instrument or voice. Many students build skills by joining school ensembles, community groups, open mics, or local performances. After high school, some continue in college or university music or jazz programs, while others learn through private lessons, self-study, and performing experience. Some musicians and singers later teach music or voice lessons. The exact path can vary by employer, province, style of music, or whether the work is performance-focused or teaching-focused.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Musicians play one or more instruments as soloists or as members of a musical group before audiences or for recording purposes.
- Singers sing musical arrangements as soloists or as members of vocal groups before audiences or for recording purposes.
- Teachers of music or voice teach technique, interpretation and music theory to students through private or group lessons.
- Musicians and singers usually specialize in specific types of music such as classical, country, ethnic, jazz, opera or popular music.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
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