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Musician

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a musician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music

Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Stage Technician Disc Jockey + 1 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music

On Campus, Online
24 - 48 months
$0 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music

On Campus
3 months
$5,870
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer
CUA40920

Certificate IV in Music (Performance)

On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Songwriter Musician
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)

Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer Songwriter

Bachelor of Arts (Music)

On Campus
36 months
$50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies)

Blended, On Campus
36 months
$0 - $34,845
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Composer Music Producer Music Teacher Musician + 1 more

Bachelor of Music

On Campus, Online
36 months
$0 - $27,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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