What can you do with a music degree in India?
If you’re reading this post, you are probably considering a degree in
music, or already have one. While misconceptions make it out to be a field
where there are very few job options available, music degrees actually open up
several avenues which you can explore.
Music degree holders in India are in wide demand in several fields. Read
on to find out more about just what jobs your music degree can introduce you
to.
1. Performance
Performance is one of the most obvious career paths if you have a music
degree. Whether you specialize in Western classical music, Indian classical
music, or any other genre, you can pursue a career as a solo artist, a member
of a band or an ensemble, or a session musician.
With performance-based careers, tenacity, good social skills, and the
will to prove yourself are key. You could perform live concerts, record music
for film and television, or create your own albums. Being a performer is one of
the most fulfilling ways in which you can showcase your passion for music to
the world.
2. Music Education
Music education is another option that you could easily explore as
someone with a degree in music. You could become a private music teacher, a
teacher at a school of music or conservatory, or even a professor at a
university.
With a music degree, you have the knowledge and skills necessary to
teach music theory, history, composition, and performance to students of all
ages and skill levels. You might need to venture into a diploma in music
education, and if you’re interested in teaching at a university level, you
could go on to do a Ph.D. in your music field of choice.
3. Music Production
Music production has been a rapidly growing field in India for the past
decade or so, with the rise of digital music and streaming platforms. If you’ve
been listening to mainstream Bollywood music, you would have heard new and
innovative methods of production being used in the songs. Music production
allows you to involve yourself in this new direction being taken by the music.
With a music degree, you could work as a music producer, audio engineer,
or sound designer, creating and producing music for a variety of media. You
could work in a recording studio, for a film or television company, or even
start your own music production label. There are specializations available in
this field too, with music
diploma courses and certificate degrees on offer for audio engineering,
sounds cape designing, and so on.
4. Music therapy
If you’re interested in psychology along with music, music therapy could
be an avenue for you to explore. Music therapy is a field that uses music to
improve the physical, emotional, and cognitive health of patients. This field
could be especially rewarding if you’re someone who likes working with people on
a one-to-one basis.
As someone with a music degree, an additional degree in counseling or
clinical psychology will help you to become a music therapist. You would be
working with patients in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings. You
could use music to help patients with mental health disorders, developmental
disabilities, chronic pain, and other health issues.
5. Music Journalism
If you have a passion for music and writing, you could pursue a career
in music journalism. With a music degree combined with a certificate degree in
print reporting or journalism, you’ll have the knowledge and expertise to write
about music theory, history, performance, and more.
With music journalism, you’ll remain on top of all the new developments
happening in the field. You could write for music magazines, newspapers, and online
publications, or even start your own blog or podcast. All you need is your degree in music
and the ability to communicate effectively and engagingly.
Conclusion
These are not the only careers available to you as someone with a music degree.
The degree provides you with a range of transferable skills which are highly
valued in many industries. For example, you’ll develop strong communication and
teamwork skills through working with other musicians and working on projects.
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