Session Musician

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $45,708
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a session musician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Music

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA50820

Diploma of Music

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 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

Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,068
  • 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

Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey Session Musician
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,864
  • 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 (Performance)

On Campus
4 - 6 months
$0 - $11,440
  • 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 (Performance)

On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Music (Performance)

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $35,792
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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