MidGrowing growth
Session Musician
Record and perform as a hired musician
$30,000 – $150,000/yrProvide instrumental or vocal performances on other artists' recordings and sessions.
Highlights
Common tasks
Learn parts quickly, record in sessions, perform on tour when hired, and deliver consistently.
Potential downsides
No credit on hits, irregular booking, and being replaced by samples or AI.
Skills
OrganizationWritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
IndependentHands-onCreativeCollaborativePeople-focused
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