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Session Musician

A Session Musician performs instrumentally or vocally for recordings and live shows, adapting to various genres and collaborating with artists.

How do I become a session musician

Get qualified to work as a session musician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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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.