What is a cantor and how to become one

Key steps to become a cantor

1. Explore cantor education requirements

   Most common cantor degrees

   Bachelor's

   78.1 %

   Master's

   12.3 %

   Associate

   5.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific cantor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Life Cycle Events	44.13%
   Funeral Services	35.91%
   Adult Education	19.96%

3. Complete relevant cantor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cantors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cantor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cantor resumes.

4. Research cantor duties and responsibilities

   • Lead worship and conduct Wednesday night bible studies
   • Develop and participate in leadership workshops for new leaders and assist new leaders in assuming leadership responsibilities.
   • Founded, write and produce gospel group G.O.N.E.

5. Prepare your cantor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your cantor resume.

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6. Apply for cantor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a cantor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams