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Musicians and Singers
$39.14 Hourly Median Salary 20.8K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 11.1% Job Growth
About This Career
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
Reported Job Titles
Choir Member, Chorister, Gospel Singer, Musician, Opera Singer, Orchestra Musician, Percussionist, Singer, Violinist, Vocalist
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Hearing Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Memorization
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Originality
Speed of Closure
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Manual Dexterity
Written Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Perceptual Speed
Knowledge
Fine Arts
English Language
Skills
Speaking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Technology Skills
Web page creation and editing software
Video creation and editing software
Music or sound editing software
Instant messaging software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Accounting software
Computer based training software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Internet browser software
Data base user interface and query software
Calendar and scheduling software
Tools
Microphones
Accessories for stringed instruments
Musical instrument effects unit
Drum stick
Zither
Compact disk players or recorders
Musical instrument stand
Clarinets
Cymbals
Metronomes
Mutes
Microphone stand
Wireless microphone and instrument amplification system
Bells
Karaoke systems
Guitars
Notebook computers
Instrument strings or picks
MP3 players or recorders
Saxophones
Piccoloes
Audio mixing consoles
Tuba
Timpanies
Earphone
Drums
Musical instrument stands or sheet holders
Public address systems
Tuning forks
Euphonium
Viola
Bongoes
Synthesizer
Electronic instrument tuner
Equalizers
Audio amplifier
Violoncellos
Bassoon
Basses
Alto horns
Pianos
Trumpets
Harpsichords
Baritone horns
Accordions
Trombones
Oboes
Clavichords
Maracas
Musical organs
Sousaphones
Musical flutes
Violins
Marching bells
Musical cornets
Harps
Bugles
Bagpipes
Banjoes
Xylophones
Mandolins
Vibraphones
French horns
Personal computers
Marimbas
Mellophones
English horns
Tablet computers