How do I become a musician
Get qualified to work as a musician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Musician generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Musician has increased steadily over the last five years and there are currently 6,300 people in this job role in Australia. Musicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to turn your passion for music into a professional career consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Music Industry. This qualification will help you refine your skills and you’ll be able to specialise in either performance or sound production. You might also choose to take your studies further with a Certificate III in Music Industry or a Certificate IV in Music Industry.
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Musician careers
A Musician entertains audiences by performing musical pieces either as an individual artist, as part of a band or orchestra or while accompanying another performer. You’ll usually specialise in a particular musical instrument and you might also sing during your performance. Musicians spend a lot of time rehearsing either on their own or with their musical group. You might perform other artists’ material or your own compositions.
Musicians need to be creative and have excellent skills in their chosen genre. You may have to follow the directions of other people such as a conductor or producer but you will also have to monitor your own performances. It’s important that you are comfortable appearing in front of an audience and you should have great stage presence.
