Careers in Music

Arranger

• Adapts musical compositions to new styles

• Studies musical theory and notation

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.

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.