Music Professionals
Music Professionals write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Average Salary
$69,004
Average Age
38yo
Job Growth
The number of Music Professionals working in Australia is expected to increase by 7.4% by 2019
Education Level
90.5% of Music Professionals have gained a qualification at a Year 12 level or above
Most Important skills for a Music Professional
- Understanding written documents
- Communicating effectively in writing
- Giving full attention to what others are saying
- Using logic and reasoning
Key Statistics for Music Professionals
73% are male
63% work part-time
How do I become a Music Professional?
Entry level music courses don’t carry any pre-requisites. So, if you are just starting out and haven’t got any experience, this is where you should look.
- Certificate IV in Music
- Certificate III in Music
Top Music Courses

Progress your career
If you are looking to take the next step in your Music career, you should look into a Diploma or Bachelor Degree course. Degrees can be used as a pathway program if you aren’t ready to step straight into a Bachelor.
- Diploma of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Music(Contemporary Performance)