SettingsOccupations in music
Artists and repertoire
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists.
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists.
Arts administration
Arts administration is the field that concerns business operations around an arts organization.
Arts administration is the field that concerns business operations around an arts organization.
Audio engineering
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist, recording engineer, sound engineer, sound operator, or sound technician, is a specialist ...
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist, recording engineer, sound engineer, sound operator, or sound technician, is a specialist ...
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer (or, especially in the U.S., backup singer or sometimes background singer) is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist...
A backing vocalist or backing singer (or, especially in the U.S., backup singer or sometimes background singer) is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist...
Bandboy
Bandboy is a bygone term for a job similar to for what now is known as a "roadie."
Bandboy is a bygone term for a job similar to for what now is known as a "roadie."
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians.
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians.
Bandmaster
A bandmaster is the leader and conductor of a band, usually a military band, brass band or a marching band.
A bandmaster is the leader and conductor of a band, usually a military band, brass band or a marching band.
Bandurist
A bandurist (бандури́ст) is a person who plays the Ukrainian plucked string instrument known as the bandura.
A bandurist (бандури́ст) is a person who plays the Ukrainian plucked string instrument known as the bandura.
Bard
In medieval Gaelic and British culture (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany and Cornwall) a bard was a professional poet, employed by a patron, such as a monarch or nobleman, to com...
In medieval Gaelic and British culture (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, Brittany and Cornwall) a bard was a professional poet, employed by a patron, such as a monarch or nobleman, to com...
Bassist
Jhon Steve Masagca A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone.
Jhon Steve Masagca A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone.
Bell-ringer
A bell-ringer is a person who rings, tolls or peals a large bell, usually a church bell, by tugging on a long rope.
A bell-ringer is a person who rings, tolls or peals a large bell, usually a church bell, by tugging on a long rope.
Berikaoba
Berikaoba (ბერიკაობა) is an improvised masqueraded folk theatre in Georgia, stemming from the pagan festivity of fertility and rebirth.
Berikaoba (ბერიკაობა) is an improvised masqueraded folk theatre in Georgia, stemming from the pagan festivity of fertility and rebirth.
Bookwriter
The bookwriter is the member of a musical's writing team who creates the book -- the musical's plot, character development, and dramatic structure.
The bookwriter is the member of a musical's writing team who creates the book -- the musical's plot, character development, and dramatic structure.
Cecil Null
Cecil Allen Null was an American songwriter.
Cecil Allen Null was an American songwriter.
Choirboy
A choirboy is a boy member of a choir, also known as a treble.
A choirboy is a boy member of a choir, also known as a treble.
Composer
A composer (Latin com+ponere, literally "one who puts together") is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or throu...
A composer (Latin com+ponere, literally "one who puts together") is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or throu...
Concert production
Concert production is the act of putting on a concert or a live music performance.
Concert production is the act of putting on a concert or a live music performance.
Concertmaster
The concertmaster/mistress (from German Konzertmeister) is the spalla or leader, of the first violin section of an orchestra.
The concertmaster/mistress (from German Konzertmeister) is the spalla or leader, of the first violin section of an orchestra.
Dhaki
Dhakis (ঢাকি) are traditional drummers who play the dhak (drum) during Hindu festivals, primarily in Bengal.
Dhakis (ঢাকি) are traditional drummers who play the dhak (drum) during Hindu festivals, primarily in Bengal.
Director musices
Director musices, Latin for music director, was a title held by music directors especially at European universities or cathedrals; sometimes also at cathedral schools.
Director musices, Latin for music director, was a title held by music directors especially at European universities or cathedrals; sometimes also at cathedral schools.
Director of Bands
A Director of Bands is the head figure of a marching or concert form of bands, a person who leads a musical ensemble.
A Director of Bands is the head figure of a marching or concert form of bands, a person who leads a musical ensemble.
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience.
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set", including but not limited to cymbals) and accessory based hard...
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set", including but not limited to cymbals) and accessory based hard...
Electronic musician
An electronic musician is a musician who composes or plays music from synthetic sounds generated with synthesizers, samplers, drum machines or music sequencers.
An electronic musician is a musician who composes or plays music from synthetic sounds generated with synthesizers, samplers, drum machines or music sequencers.
Fifer
A fifer is a non-combatant military occupation of a foot soldier who originally played the fife during combat.
A fifer is a non-combatant military occupation of a foot soldier who originally played the fife during combat.
Flautist
A flautist or flutist is a musician who plays an instrument in the flute family.
A flautist or flutist is a musician who plays an instrument in the flute family.
Gary Daverne
Gary Daverne ONZM is a musical arranger, composer, conductor, director and producer.
Gary Daverne ONZM is a musical arranger, composer, conductor, director and producer.
Ghostwriter
A ghostwriter is a writer who writes books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person.
A ghostwriter is a writer who writes books, articles, stories, reports, or other texts that are officially credited to another person.
Guitar technician
A guitar technician is a member of a music ensemble's road crew who maintains and sets up the musical equipment for one or more guitarists during a concert tour.
A guitar technician is a member of a music ensemble's road crew who maintains and sets up the musical equipment for one or more guitarists during a concert tour.
Guitarist
A guitarist generally refers to a human who plays the guitar or some similar stringed instrument.
A guitarist generally refers to a human who plays the guitar or some similar stringed instrument.
Harpsichordist
A harpsichordist is a person who plays the harpsichord.
A harpsichordist is a person who plays the harpsichord.
Hydraulist
A hydraulist is a musician who plays a hydraulic instrument, such as a water organ or a hydraulophone.
A hydraulist is a musician who plays a hydraulic instrument, such as a water organ or a hydraulophone.
Impresario
An impresario (from impresa, meaning "an enterprise or undertaking") is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays or operas; analogous to a film producer in filmmaking, televisio...
An impresario (from impresa, meaning "an enterprise or undertaking") is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays or operas; analogous to a film producer in filmmaking, televisio...
Justin Goldberg
Justin Goldberg is an American music industry executive, artist manager, writer and graphic artist.
Justin Goldberg is an American music industry executive, artist manager, writer and graphic artist.
Kapellmeister
Kapellmeister (pronounced ) is a German word designating a person in charge of music-making.
Kapellmeister (pronounced ) is a German word designating a person in charge of music-making.
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main solo vocal portions of a song.
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main solo vocal portions of a song.
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics.
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics.
Mobile disc jockey
Mobile Disc Jockeys, also known as Mobile Discos in the UK, are disc jockeys that travel or tour with mobile sound systems and play from an extensive collection of pre-recorded music for a...
Mobile Disc Jockeys, also known as Mobile Discos in the UK, are disc jockeys that travel or tour with mobile sound systems and play from an extensive collection of pre-recorded music for a...
Music director
A Music Director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a public school, the co-ordi...
A Music Director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a public school, the co-ordi...
Music education
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music.
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music.
Music executive
A music executive or record executive is person within a record label who works in senior management, making executive decisions over the label's artists.
A music executive or record executive is person within a record label who works in senior management, making executive decisions over the label's artists.
Music librarianship
Music librarianship is the area of librarianship that pertains to music collections and their development, cataloging, preservation and maintenance, as well as reference issues connected with mu...
Music librarianship is the area of librarianship that pertains to music collections and their development, cataloging, preservation and maintenance, as well as reference issues connected with mu...
Music publisher (popular music)
In the music industry, a music publisher is responsible for ensuring the songwriters and composers receive payment when their compositions are used commercially.
In the music industry, a music publisher is responsible for ensuring the songwriters and composers receive payment when their compositions are used commercially.
Music supervisor
A music supervisor is an individual who combines music and visual media.
A music supervisor is an individual who combines music and visual media.
Music therapy
Music therapy is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of an interpersonal process in which a trained music therapist uses music and all of its facets—physi...
Music therapy is an allied health profession and one of the expressive therapies, consisting of an interpersonal process in which a trained music therapist uses music and all of its facets—physi...
Musician
A musician usually plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.
A musician usually plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.
Online music education
Online music education is a recent development in the field of music education consisting of the application of new technologies associated with distance learning and online education for the pu...
Online music education is a recent development in the field of music education consisting of the application of new technologies associated with distance learning and online education for the pu...
Opera Management
Opera Management is the specific field of Management, that describes and concerns exclusively the Leadership and Administration of Opera and Music Foundations.
Opera Management is the specific field of Management, that describes and concerns exclusively the Leadership and Administration of Opera and Music Foundations.
Organ grinder
The organ grinder was a musical novelty street performer of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, and refers to the operator of a street organ.
The organ grinder was a musical novelty street performer of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century, and refers to the operator of a street organ.
Organist and Master of the Choristers
An Organist and Master of the Choristers is a title given to a Director of Music at a Cathedral, particularly an Anglican Cathedral in England.
An Organist and Master of the Choristers is a title given to a Director of Music at a Cathedral, particularly an Anglican Cathedral in England.
Page-turner
A page-turner is a person employed to turn sheet music pages for a soloist, often a pianist, usually during a performance.
A page-turner is a person employed to turn sheet music pages for a soloist, often a pianist, usually during a performance.
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano.
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano.
Popular music pedagogy
Popular music pedagogy — alternatively called rock music pedagogy, popular music education, or rock music education — is a recent development in the field of music education consisting of the ap...
Popular music pedagogy — alternatively called rock music pedagogy, popular music education, or rock music education — is a recent development in the field of music education consisting of the ap...
Preceptor
A preceptor is a teacher responsible to uphold a certain law or tradition, a precept.
A preceptor is a teacher responsible to uphold a certain law or tradition, a precept.
Radio promotion
Radio promotion is the division of a record company which is charged with placing songs on the radio.
Radio promotion is the division of a record company which is charged with placing songs on the radio.
Road crew
The road crew (or roadies) are the technicians or support personnel who travel with a band on tour, usually in sleeper buses, and handle every part of the concert productions except actual...
The road crew (or roadies) are the technicians or support personnel who travel with a band on tour, usually in sleeper buses, and handle every part of the concert productions except actual...
Road manager
In music industry, a Road Manager is a person who works with small to mid-sized tours.
In music industry, a Road Manager is a person who works with small to mid-sized tours.
Roy Hamilton (musician)
Roy Hamilton is a creative English Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer He is influenced by many of the Great Jazz Gospel and Soul performers such as Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, The Staple Si...
Roy Hamilton is a creative English Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer He is influenced by many of the Great Jazz Gospel and Soul performers such as Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, The Staple Si...
Roy Hamilton UK
Roy Hamilton is a creative English Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer Roy Hamilton is a creative Singer, Song Writer and Record producer.
Roy Hamilton is a creative English Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer Roy Hamilton is a creative Singer, Song Writer and Record producer.
Répétiteur
Répétiteur, repetitore, or Korrepetitor / Repetitor, originally from the French verb répéter meaning "to repeat, to go over, to learn, to rehearse".
Répétiteur, repetitore, or Korrepetitor / Repetitor, originally from the French verb répéter meaning "to repeat, to go over, to learn, to rehearse".
Session musician
Session musicians are instrumental and vocal performers who are available to work with others at live performances or recording sessions.
Session musicians are instrumental and vocal performers who are available to work with others at live performances or recording sessions.
Sideman
A sideman is a professional musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he or she is not a regular member.
A sideman is a professional musician who is hired to perform or record with a group of which he or she is not a regular member.
Simon Moran
Simon Moran is a concert promoter in the United Kingdom, managing director of SJM Concerts, and director of the Academy Music Group of venues.
Simon Moran is a concert promoter in the United Kingdom, managing director of SJM Concerts, and director of the Academy Music Group of venues.
Singer
A stingray singer is a fish who uses his or her voice to produce music.
A stingray singer is a fish who uses his or her voice to produce music.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies.
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies.
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm.
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm.
Song-plugger
A song-plugger was a piano player employed by music stores in the early 20th century to promote and help sell new sheet music.
A song-plugger was a piano player employed by music stores in the early 20th century to promote and help sell new sheet music.
Songshark
Songshark is a slang term for a dishonest music publisher, whose main source of income is the naivete of new songwriters, whom they charge for services a reputable publisher would provide free t...
Songshark is a slang term for a dishonest music publisher, whose main source of income is the naivete of new songwriters, whom they charge for services a reputable publisher would provide free t...
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes songs.
A songwriter is an individual who writes songs.
Talent manager
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry.
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry.
Tour accountant
A Tour Accountant is responsible for the financial operations of a large scale concert tour.
A Tour Accountant is responsible for the financial operations of a large scale concert tour.
Tour manager
A tour manager (or concert tour manager) is the person who helps to organize the administration for a schedule of appearances of a musical group (band) or artist at a sequence of venues (a...
A tour manager (or concert tour manager) is the person who helps to organize the administration for a schedule of appearances of a musical group (band) or artist at a sequence of venues (a...
Tour promoter
Tour promoters (also known as concert promoters or talent buyers) are the individuals or companies responsible for organizing a live concert tour or special event performance.
Tour promoters (also known as concert promoters or talent buyers) are the individuals or companies responsible for organizing a live concert tour or special event performance.
Troubadour
A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages.
A troubadour was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages.