Careers in Music
Arranger
• Adapts musical compositions to new styles
• Studies musical theory and notation
Piano Tuner/Technician
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.