What is a music composer and how to become one

Key steps to become a music composer

1. Explore music composer education requirements

   Most common music composer degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.5 %

   Master's

   13.3 %

   Associate

   9.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific music composer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Audio Engineering	23.11%
   Video Games	14.61%
   Music Theory	13.71%
   Sound Design	10.43%
   Pro Tools	7.48%

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3. Complete relevant music composer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New music composers 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 music composer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real music composer resumes.

4. Research music composer duties and responsibilities

   • Work with others to manage DJs and volunteers, as well as plan on campus events.
   • Compose music for film, television, trailers, documentaries, commercials, internet media, and games.
   • Create original compositions and content for documentaries and local television commercials.
   • Collaborate with parish staff and liturgy committee about events and fundraiser

5. Apply for music composer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a music composer 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