Lauren+Yeatman




 * About The Job **

Musicians **write**, **arrange**, **conduct and perform music**. There are **no specific entry requirements** to become a musician, although **skill and experience in various fields** of music would help - a lot! There are **no set pay rates** for musicians and the chances of making it big in New Zealand are slim, but if you love what you do then I'd say it's worth the while.
 * Summary **

Some or all of these things (and more) are asked of and necessary for Musicians through out a career:
 * Tasks and Duties **
 * **study** and **interpret** music
 * **play** a musical instrument or **sing** to a high standard
 * **accompany** singers and other soloists
 * **compose** or **conduct** songs or instrumental music
 * **perform** in public places such as bars, concert halls and clubs
 * make or take part in **recordings**
 * **teach** music

Obviously, certain skills and knowledge are needed to become successful as a musician. These include; a solid **education in music theory**, ability to play at least one musical instrument (including the voice) and an understanding of how it/they work, a good ear for **tone and pitch** etc., a way of recording pieces, and **performing/vocal techniques**.
 * Skills and Knowledge **

Musicians need to be:
 * Personal and Physical Qualities **
 * **punctual** and **reliable**
 * able to work well under **pressure** and accept **criticism**
 * able to work in a team
 * **persistent**, **determined** and **dedicated** to practicing
 * able to keep a beat/time
 * **confident** enough to perform in front of large crowds
 * **willing** to promote themselves


 * About the Qualifications and Conditions **

To get in a degree course like Bachelor of Music, you need a **tertiary entrance qualification** - in other words, success in year 13 to get into University. Useful subjects to take are **Music**, **English**, **Languages** and a little **Maths** would help also.
 * In Secondary Education **

In University, obviously, one would choose a Music course. There are many, many different courses to choose from - looking at the University of Canterbury website, there are different courses for different **genres**, **levels of ability** and more.
 * In Tertiary Education **

Useful experience for musicians includes:
 * Useful Experience **
 * any **experience** playing music
 * experience in **reading** and **interpreting** musical scores
 * teaching and/or **listening** to music
 * doing private or community courses in rock, classical, jazz, or folk music
 * performance or stage experience
 * marketing or promotion work

Musicians:
 * Working Conditions **
 * may work **long and irregular hours**, including evenings and weekends
 * may work indoors or outdoors in places such as theaters, studios, gardens, bars, hotels, restaurants, clubs and halls
 * work in conditions that may be **noisy, dark and hot**
 * may **travel** locally, around New Zealand, and overseas

There are **no set pay rates** for Musicians, and what you do get depends on your level of ability as well as how long you work and what kind of work you do. Work may be irregular and Musicians often depend on **supplementary jobs** (a job on the side) to make a living.
 * Pay and Progression **

Jobs related to a Musician are
 * Related Jobs **
 * Artistic Director
 * Dancer
 * Entertainer
 * Private Tutor/Teacher
 * Sound Technician


 * My Conclusion **

I enjoy expressing myself and my emotions through music, and out of the little experience I've had, I enjoy performing in front of an audience. I would love to learn so much more in music theory and practical. I wouldn't enjoy so much the longer hours, and I hate the idea of criticism and rejection.
 * What would I enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy? **

Very high
 * How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) **

Although I am not very "punctual" at times and my musical skill is pretty malnutrition-ed, I think I'd be alright.
 * How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? **

Take Music courses in secondary and tertiary education, as well as private tuition, to develop my knowledge in theory and practical. Self-discipline would fix the punctual issues.
 * <span style="color: #1d59c8; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">My taste in music may change, there could be a shift in the industry, or just generally getting better could change the direction of this career.
 * <span style="color: #5ec634; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? **


 * <span style="color: #ece341; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Three questions I wanted to answer in my research about this job: **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">What are the chances of getting a job? Slim - the music industry in New Zealand is small and there are few paid, full-time jobs available.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Where can I work? Anywhere - from home, or halfway across the world.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">How much can I earn? There is no set pay rate and even that depends on your level of ability.


 * <span style="color: #f38321; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Three sources I used to find this information: **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">[|CareersNZ]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">[|Wikipedia]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">[|University of Canterbury]


 * <span style="color: #c42222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Lauren Yeatman, 10x **