An artist who performs, records, or composes music professionally on one or more instruments.
What musicians do
Musicians perform live in orchestras, bands, choirs, and small ensembles; record in studios; write and arrange music; and teach private students. Many combine multiple income streams from gigs, royalties, sessions, and teaching.
Training path
Career musicians often start lessons in childhood, audition into youth ensembles, and study at conservatories or university music schools. Self-taught players succeed especially in pop, rock, hip-hop, and folk genres through performance and recording experience.
Settings
Musicians work in symphony orchestras, opera houses, military bands, touring acts, session work for film and pop releases, theaters, churches, and private events. Streaming royalties, merchandise, and live touring drive revenue for popular artists.
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