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CAREERS IN MUSIC

There are many different ways to use your musical abilities after graduating from the LA Music Academy. You will be prepared for several of these jobs after graduating, while some - but not all - of the non-performance-based fields such as music therapist and concert promoter, will require further study and experience. Either way, you will graduate with confidence, knowing your musical foundation is solid and will greatly enhance your musical pursuits.



PERFORMANCE
  • Performing Artist (Recording Artist/Group)
  • Vocal/Instrumental Soloist
  • Session Musician
  • General Business Musician
  • Orchestra/Group Member
  • Background Vocalist
  • Floor Show Band
  • Theatre Musician
  • Theatre Performer
  • Accompanist/Rehearsal Pianist
  • Church Musician: Choir Director, Worship Leader, Praise & Worship Band Member, Organist, and Soloist
  • Product Demonstrator
SONGWRITING
  • Performing Songwriter
  • Staff Writer
  • Freelance Songwriter
  • Jingle Writer - Radio & TV
  • Songwriter/Producer Lyricist
  • Composer
  • Music Supervisor (Theme Specialist: Film/TV)
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
  • Producer
  • Engineer
  • Assistant Engineer
  • Production Assistant
  • Studio Manager/Owner
  • Sound Technician
  • Acoustic Consultant
  • Audio Engineer for Videos
  • Digital Re mastering Engineer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Recording Equipment Manufacturer's Rep/Customer Service
  • Mastering Engineer (Post-Production Engineer)
  • Multimedia Developer (Interactive Multimedia Specialist), Rerecording Mixer (Film and Video)
  • Record Company Staff
  • Recording Studio Setup Worker
  • Studio Designer
  • Studio Technician/Maintenance
BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT
  • Personal Manager (or Artist Manager, Agent)
  • Booking Agent (or Talent Agent)
  • Concert Promoter
  • Independent Radio Promoter
  • Entrepreneur (Music Business)
  • Retail Sales Management
  • Entertainment Attorney
  • Business Manager
  • Music Supervisor (Music Licensing/Clearance)
  • Contractor (or Leader)
  • Music Business Consultant
RECORD LABEL
  • Record Company Executive
  • A&R Coordinator
  • A&R Administrator
  • Director of Publicity (or Public Relations Director)
  • Publicist (or Staff Publicist, Press Agent)
  • Assistant Publicist
  • Artist Relations Representative (Artist Development Representative)
  • Promotional Staffer
  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Salesperson (Record Label)
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Marketing Representative
MUSIC PUBLISHING
  • Music Publisher
  • Song Plugger (Professional Manager)
TOUR/ROAD WORK
  • Tour Coordinator
  • Road Manager
  • Tour Publicist
  • Advance Person
  • Sound Technician
  • Musician/Artist
FILM SCORING
  • Film Composer
  • Music Editor
  • Programmer (Sequencing Orchestrator, Music Supervisor (Theme Specialist: Film/TV)
  • Contractor
  • Film Arranger (Adaptor)
  • Film Conductor
  • Copyist (Music Preparation)
  • Assistant to the Composer
  • Sound Designer (Synthesis Specialist)
COMPOSITION
  • Jazz Composer
  • Jingle Writer
  • Film Scorer/Composer
  • Arranger (Adaptor)
  • Songwriter
  • Orchestrator
  • Conductor
  • Copyist
  • Educator/Teacher
  • Transcriber
  • Editor (Print Music Publishing)
MUSIC EDUCATION
  • Elementary/Primary School Music Teacher
  • Secondary School Music Teacher
  • College/Conservatory/University Music Educator
  • Private Instructor
  • Choir Director
  • Independent Primary or Secondary School Music Teacher
  • Music Therapist
  • Music Librarian

   
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