Career overview
Musicians and Singers
O*NET-SOC 27-2042.00
Median pay / yr$42
OutlookBelow Average
Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Musicians and Singers.
Skills employers look for
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Knowledge areas
- Fine ArtsKnowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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