How to make a career in music?

Just as art decorates space, music decorates time. Entering the arena of the music industry not only requires talent but also a creative bend of mind. If you wish to choose a career in music you should be greatly inclined towards your love for this beautiful art. A profession in music not only circumscribes singing and composing, there are variant career opportunities for you to showcase your talent.

The first step towards a successful career in music is to stay dedicated and loyal towards your passion. Since a career in music is an unconventional one, only your spirit and determination will take you to the zenith.

Here are a few professions that can help you convert your love for music into your line of work:

“·Sound Recording/Mixing- Music can be amalgamated with technology! Sound recorders and engineers are greatly in demand in the multimedia industry. For all multimedia projects a technical music team is a must. Technicians do a great amount of work behind the scenes which requires sound modulation, removal of noise and modification of notes. Sound engineers are significantly needed these days.

“·Disc Jockey- Being a DJ is a versatile and energetic job! You can make your own mixes and earn handsomely with your talent. Your musical knowledge and ingenuity can take you a long way.
Disc Jockeys are the most eccentric and celebrated music artists who earn from their own talent and musical creativity. With the increasing party culture and music festivals, there is ample scope for the art of Jockeying.

“·     Start a Band- If you are a team of people who love music, forming a band is the best way to turn your passion into a profession. Playing instruments in front of live audience is an enthralling experience! Being in a band requires great amount of hard work, coordination and discipline. Successful bands have a number of concerts lined up for them and the best part is the sense of satisfaction which comes from appreciation and recognition.

“·Musician – The most conventional career that is opted by music enthusiasts is singing and composing. For being a good vocalist you need to practice hard and follow a disciplined schedule. Musicians are always the most disciplined and hardworking people! Recordings, playback singing and rehearsals need full dedication from the part of the singer.

“·     Composer- Composers and Musicians might do different work but they go hand in hand. Every original piece of music needs an equally good composer who can bring out the notes in the most appealing manner. Composers add life to a musician’s voice!

“·  Concert Promoting- Being in the music business is another way to land a successful music career. Concert promoters arrange everything- from the venue to the tickets and have a large amount of responsibility riding on their shoulders.

“·Music Journalist/Analyser- Being a critic in the field of music is another great channel of earning in the music industry. Music enthusiasts need not always sing, you can also have a thorough knowledge of music and be a journalist.