Musicians and Singers

(NOC 5133)
+15.52%
 

What do Musicians and Singers do?

Musicians play one or more instruments. Singers sing musical arrangements.

How to become: Musicians and Singers

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Musicians and Singers

University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii, US

Related Program(s):
Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Painting (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts) Bachelor
Print Media (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts) Bachelor
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Music | Music Bachelor
Bachelor of Arts | Music Bachelor; Co-op
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Music Industry Arts and Performance Diploma; Online; Advanced
Performing Arts Fundamentals Certificate; Online
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Professional Music (BFA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Musicians and Singers make?

Low:
$31,200
Average:
$47,840
High:
$79,997

Job openings for Musicians and Singers

Job Seekers:
24,700
Job Openings:
27,400