Jobs Flashcards
To understand the different types of job roles in the music industry
Musician
Instrumentalist-vocalist- accompanist- DJ
Auditioning, attending rehearsals, ensuring performance is prepared, marketing and promoting own work.
Composer/ Songwriter/ Producer
writing music, arranging, orchestrating, creative input to events.
Usually has to respond to briefs- eg write music for a given purpose/ event.
Sequencing music/ using technology.
Musical Director
Leading and conducting rehearsals, making sure music is in correct format and is ready on time, hiring musicians.
Sound Technician
Stage planning, rigging, de-rigging, supervising crew.
Sound checking, setting up mics and lines, adjusting levels and monitors.
Roadie
Assisting rigging and de-rigging and get out.
Journey planning, logistics, driving
Guitar Technician/ Drum Technician
Instruments are set up, in tune, in the correct format/ layout.
Artistic Management
Responsible for personal and financial management, advice and guidance, liaising with recording companies, arranging tours, fees negotiation.
Venue Management
Responsible for booking events, licensing, management of staff, managing publicity for events, event security, health and safety of artists, audience and staff.
Studio Management
Booking sessions, maintaining the equipment and facilities.
Promoter
Identifies performance opportunities, venues, artists, securing finance for events, manages financial risk, insurance and safety.
Session musician
Backing singer/ band member. Usually freelance and paid per session. Parts need to be rehearsed and ready to perform.
Mastering Engineer
Making sure the final edit of a piece of music (mix) matches technical demands. Sends finished work to distributor.
Freelance
Self employed. May or may not have a contract, paid per session, responsible for finding own work, arranging own tax, may work unsociable hours.
