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- Bachelor of Contemporary Music
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- Bachelor of Music (Performance)
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- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Creation and Composition)
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Session Musician careers
A Session Musician provides instrumental or vocal performances for recording sessions, live shows, or other musical productions. You might work in recording studios, concert venues, or as part of a touring ensemble. Session Musicians focus on delivering high-quality performances across various genres and adapting to different musical styles as required by the project.
Session Musicians play a crucial role in the music industry, contributing their expertise to a wide range of projects. You’ll need to be highly skilled on your instrument, versatile, and able to work well under pressure. You’ll collaborate with producers, artists, and other musicians to ensure that each performance meets the desired artistic vision.