The occupation known as musician has many variants. A musician can play one or more musical instruments, interpret the compositions of others, and compose his/her own pieces. This professional usually specialises in a particular kind of music, such as classical or pop music, for instance. The activities of a muscian can be performed live in front of an audience or recorded in a studio . A musician can play alone or with a group, band, orchestra etc. This work requires a high level of skill, knowledge and dedication.

• Practice and rehearse on a regular basis.
• Interpret music before an audience.
• Prepare, tune and take care of his/her instrument.
• Prepare for auditions.
• Compose pieces of music or learn pieces by other artists.
• Promote his/her own work, through a specialised agent for instance.
• Some musicians combine this occupation with teaching.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Música

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Creativity: Level 1

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Humanities

The key interests of people who are interested in the field of humanities are studying the activity of human beings over time as well as their cultural and artistic expressions. Activities that represent this field are the creation of cultural products and the organisation of exhibitions and events, in addition to the promotion of actions for the preservation and dissemination of an artistic group. Significant knowledge of cultural, historical and linguistic heritage is required to carry out these activities.

Music teacher

DJ

Composer

Dancer

Singing and vocal technique teacher

• Work hours

  The musicians have irregular schedules which include afternoons, nights and weekends, depending on the shows in which they must perform. When working in an orchestra or band, rehearsal schedules tend to be fixed, although this is not the case for performances. Recording session can be lengthy and continue into night-time. In addition, musicians must devote a significant amount of time to practising and perfecting their skills.

• Salary

  Salaries may vary widely depending on experience and on the level of prestige of the musician. An orchestra musician can earn between 24,000 and 30,000 Euros gross per annum, although head musicians may earn between 28,000 and 45,000 Euros gross per annum.

• Other features

  Joining professional associations is recommended.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Musicians must keep their instrument in perfect condition and therefore have to regularly spend a certain amount on ordinary repairs and maintenance, which, just as specified in other sections, varies according to the instrument played.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment is equivalent to the cost of the instrument. This cost may vary widely depending on the type of instrument played and its quality.