5 music careers you may not have considered…
The music industry is big, and is filled with some very specific roles you may not have even realised were viable career paths.
Even if your focus is strictly performing, composing, or songwriting, your time working in the music industry can lead you down many paths. Here are 5 other careers in the music industry that you may not considered before.
1. Music Supervisor
Music supervisors select and license music for films, TV shows, adverts, video games and trailers on behalf of Music Sync companies. They work closely with directors and producers to find tracks that enhance a story, while managing the legal and commercial side of music licensing. It is easier than it sounds, and often, even music sync startups have the chance of working for big clients and projects.
Ideal Skillset:
- Licensing and copyright
- Networking
- Project management
2. Artist Manager
Behind many successful musicians is an artist manager. They oversee an artist’s career, helping to secure opportunities, negotiate deals, coordinate releases, and plan long-term growth. It’s a role that combines business strategy with relationship management.
Ideal Skillset:
- Communication
- Organisation
- Industry knowledge
3. Music Publisher
Music publishers help songwriters protect and monetise their work. They register compositions, collect royalties, arrange collaborations, and pitch songs for use in film, television, advertising and games.
Ideal Skillset:
- Copyright knowledge
- Music business
- Relationship building
4. A&R (Artists and Repertoire)
A&R has come a long way from what it used to be. A&R professionals discover emerging talent, and help artists develop their careers, often on behalf of record labels. They identify new acts, shape creative direction, and connect artists with producers, songwriters and record labels.
Ideal Skillset:
- Trend awareness
- Networking
- Artist development
5. Music / Audio Designer
As video games and immersive experiences continue to grow, audio programmers and interactive music designers create soundtracks that react to a player’s actions. They work with developers using tools such as FMOD and Wwise to bring games to life.
Ideal Skillset:
- Music production skills
- Interactive audio software
- Creative problem-solving
Start your journey at BIMM
We’ve spent 40 years transforming musical talent into success. We know better than anyone how the industry works, and our courses reflect that. So, if you’re passionate about music and want to make a career out of it, BIMM is the place to do it.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the relevant Admissions Team:
- UK Email: [email protected] Phone: 0344 2 646 666
- Berlin Email: [email protected] Phone: +49 (0) 30 311 99 186
