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Heavenly Music
from April 2022
There is a common belief in our country that there is no future in the music industry. This is the main reason why many parents do not allow their children to freely express themselves through music as they become too worried about their future. Admittedly, it can be very difficult to make a living in the music industry but that’s only if you don’t know about the various fields and job opportunities available. In this edition I am going to discuss 6 of the highest paying jobs in the music industry in general but not in our country
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If music is your passion, and you want a stable and lucrative career, you have options.
Below we will talk about 6 of the best jobs in the music industry that will leave you fulfilled as well as provide a decent salary.
Being an orchestral musician isn't easy, but it can yield a great salary if done right. The biggest determinant of your success as an orchestral musician will be the orchestra you play for. A variety of factors influence your salary, including the cost of living and where your orchestra is located. The job market for orchestral musicians is extremely competitive. Most orchestral musicians hold their job titles for many years and are the best classically trained musicians in the world.
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2. Music Therapist
This is for the people interested in the sciences as much as they are in music. Music therapists work in healthcare and education and can set up shop in the following: ·Hospitals ·Community Mental Health Agencies ·Rehab Clinics ·Prisons ·Disability Centres
Music therapy is a great thing! Most music therapists start out at around $30,000 a year. While that isn't much, if you stick to it, you can earn more in a year. Not bad for the opportunity to work in music and positively impact people's lives.
The video game industry is a large and growing industry to get involved with. Video game sound designers provide detailed plans for how the performances sound will occur, and they often create voice and sound effects that integrate into the game. Other lucrative music careers inside the video game industry are recording and mix engineers and score composers.
4 Road Managers
If you like a fast-paced adventurous life, then this is the one for you. Road managers go on tour with headlining acts and make sure everything goes according to plan. Keep in mind; this is no easy featIf you like a fastpaced adventurous life, then this is the one for you. Road managers go on tour with headlining acts and make sure everything goes according to plan. Keep in mind; this is no easy feat. There are hundreds if not thousands of things that must be accounted for during a concert. Another challenging part is the fact that organizing and scheduling musicians is often comparable to "herding cats. " Best of luck!
As a road manager, you'll be working with: ·Travel plans
Tour budgets
Merchandise sales
Fan interactions
Press requests
In addition, the road manager will involve themselves with sound systems and lighting setups at the venue. This job will please your parents and fulfill your love for music.
5. Music attorney Being a Music Attorney is the furthest removed from any actual musicality, but it is one of the most lucrative careers on this list. Just like with any other attorney, you'll need to go to college and then law school and receive proper certification to practice law. There are many musical undergraduate degrees you can pursue before heading off to law school. If you have a passion for music, as well as evaluating legal issues, like copy like copyrights, trademarks, and contract negotiation, a career as a music attorney is perfect for you.
