Best jobs for musicians

The best jobs for musicians include disc jockeys (DJs), music therapists, and audio engineers. It can be extremely difficult to make a living playing music for a living, but that doesn't mean that there aren't other music-related jobs that you can turn into a career. There are jobs in the music industry, audio engineering, and writing scores for movies and video games. If you're a musician looking for a job, here are ten of the best options:

1. Disc Jockey (DJ)

2. Music Therapist

   Average Salary: $57,096

   A Music Therapist uses music within a therapeutic environment to treat those suffering from a variety of issues. They help clients develop an increased self-awareness and report their progress to families, bosses, or relevant agencies.

3. Audio Engineer

   Average Salary: $55,853

   An audio engineer is a trained professional who specializes in working with the mechanics of recording, mixing, and reproducing sound. Audio engineers work with clients such as record producers, musicians, and artists to record the sound they are making and manipulate the equalizer, the compression, and the gates when mixing. They must possess excellent skills in operating recording equipment as well as maintain them. Audio engineers can also work in different audio fields that can include church audio, live performances, and internet radio.

4. Music Attorney

5. Music Composer

   Average Salary: $54,646

6. Concert Promoter

   Average Salary: $37,721

7. Musician

   Average Salary: $57,257

   A musician specializes in performing or producing music through different mediums. Most of their responsibilities will revolve around practicing to develop their skills and enhance their performance, receiving training from experts to monitor progress and identify weaknesses to improve. There are also instances when a musician must interact and engage with the public, appear in shows, and participate in various competitions. Furthermore, a musician needs to maintain a healthy relationship with fans while continuously improving skills and releasing good music.

8. Music Teacher

   Average Salary: $51,978

   A music teacher is a professional who teaches music students about music theory, which includes sight-reading, the importance of scales, and instrumental techniques. Music teachers assist students with their instruments in preparing them for music examinations, auditions, and live performances while updating parents about the progress of their children's musical talents. They can work with a group of music students or direct school bands, choirs, and orchestras. Music teachers may work in organizations such as community centers, music shops, or schools.

9. Piano Tuner

   Average Salary: $54,082

10. Music Journalist

    Average Salary: $71,698