How to Become a Professional Musician
Raises the screen and you hear the orchestra's thor. Start the show - with the movement in your hand. Victor Hugo once said, "Music can not be said and it is impossible to remain silent." You can change your emotions to say music through some dedication, thought and unreliable commitment, but you can not help those who help you through music, in addition to your passion, consider it your career.Here are some things you must do to become a professional musician:
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Demand And Command.
To expect greater things from yourself and life is an important step. But expectations won’t have real power until and unless you demand from yourself and command yourself to do what is necessary for you to move forward no matter what obstacles, challenges, fears and setbacks you may encounter along the way. More importantly, you must demand and command even more from yourself when things ARE going well. Success often causes some people to lose their momentum. This happens to people who are not truly ‘success-minded’ but have only been granted some shorter term success. When you become ‘success-minded’ you will maintain high levels of demand and command in your life in all situations. This is key for long-term music career success (especially in the music business).
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Practice, Practice, Practice
Professional musicians often begin their careers without knowing it at an early age. If you’re past that point, there’s hope. Take lessons with a professional instructor and practice as often as possible. If you’re a university student, depending on your level, consider playing an instrument in a band or orchestra. Use any opportunity you have to practice. Here’s a tip: record yourself frequently and listen. You’ll be amazed at what you hear when you listen to your recorded work.
Here’s another idea: consider studying at a conservatory—a school that offers specialized training for aspiring musicians. Studying at a conservatory requires that you practice frequently, and audition well—your acceptance depends on it.
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Inspect’ What You ‘Expect’.
What do you expect from yourself? What do you expect from life? What do you expect from others? Your entire life, up to this point, is a reflection of your own expectations. You alone control your own expectations. Only you can choose to expect greater things out of yourself, your life and your surroundings – when you do this you will become ready for the next step in starting a music career.
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Study Music Theory or Music Performance
Get your Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory or Music Performance. Earning your undergraduate degree is a requirement if you want to become a music director or composer. Even if you don’t want to be either of those things, getting your degree is still a good idea. Here's why: credibility. Any interested employer who sees that you have an undergraduate degree in music will take you seriously. Check out London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.
If you go, make sure your program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music—this requires at least one audition. With both degrees, you’ll study music education, modern popular music, music culture, and music history. In addition to the chance to specialize, you’ll have the chance to study conducting, performance, orchestration, and methodology. The programs at the University of Northern Iowa and Greenville College offer a variety of programs that might just have what you’re looking for.
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play many different styles of music.
Just like the credential above, marketing your ability to play in many styles can either help you (if you aspire to be a studio/session musician or composer for hire) or hurt you in your music career (if your goals require you to be a ‘specialist’ in one style only). Think about the big picture of your long term professional musician career and plan according.
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Work Ethic and Coping Skills
Working as a professional musician requires that you have what it takes: a work ethic and the ability to work under pressure. In other words, being a professional musician means you must have grit.
Learning anything—especially an instrument—takes commitment. Preparing for auditions, which are a requirement in the field, takes practice and dedication. Rehearsals and practice will become a part of your life. Professional musicians do not have nine-to-five jobs—you take your work with you wherever you go.
Learning how to take criticism—which comes with the territory—means you’ll have to have coping skills. Professional musicians must have a way to cope with the stress of critics and occasional failures.
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