High school diploma or GED

Train in music for many years

Many colleges, universities, and music conservatories grant degrees in music. An advanced degree is often required to teach music courses at the college level. A degree in music education qualifies you for a certificate to teach music in grade school or high school.

•May work part time or full time. Part-time schedules are very common

Often perform at night and on weekends

Often travel to perform in a variety of settings

MUSICIANS will:

Musicians may perform as solo artists or in groups

May travel for performances

Often work part time

Have years of training and practice

Often specialize in one type of music

MUSICIANS frequently:

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls

Sit when performing or adapting music

Repeat movements over and over

It is important that MUSICIANS be able to:

Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them

Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm

Use fingers or hands to grasp or move objects

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away

Focus on one source of sound and ignore others

Speak clearly so listeners can understand

Understand the speech of another person

Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place