Careers in Music

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Careers in Music
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Arranger

• Adapts musical compositions to new styles
• Studies musical theory and notation

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Piano Tuner/Technician

• Adjusts piano strings so that they will be in
  proper pitch.
• Uses a tuning hammer to tighten or loosen the
  string.
• Makes minor repairs.
• Usually begins as an apprentice to an experienced
  tuner. Needs good sense of pitch.

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Music Journalist

• Kind of writer needs to know about both music and
  writing.
• Review records and concerns and write stories
  about musicians.
• Most start writing for school or local paper.
• Most have college degree.

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Songwriter

• May write lyrics, melody or both. Some write
  words first, then try to find melody others
  write melody and look for words.
• After composing, must market song, share the
  music.
• No formal training required

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Disc Jockey

• Introduces the records, commercials, and news
  that are aired on a radio station.
• Sometimes picks out music for his/her show from a
  playlist put together by the station's program or
  music director.
• Needs to develop own special style of speaking.

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Record Producer

• Helps artists select the songs to record. Often
  chooses the recording engineer and arranger and
  hires background musicians.
• At the recording session, supervises the music's
  sound, adding personal touches such as a special
  blend of instruments or vocal harmony.
• Supervises how the recording is mixed and helps
  choose singles from the album.
• Often educated at special college

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Sound Engineer

• Works in recording studios, concerts. At concerts
  arrives early to set up and test equipment.
• Takes care of the sound board. Controls the
  volume of entire group and may highlight
  different instruments or vocalists.
• Usually has training in electronics from a
  recording or broadcast school.