Musicians, Singers, and Music Teachers
Job description
Musicians play musical instruments in various ensembles (orchestras, choirs, popular groups, etc.).
Singers vocally perform musical works for the public.
Music and Voice Teachers teach instrumental and vocal music. They also teach theory.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Noise
Main tasks
Musicians
- Play one or more instruments in front of an audience or for a recording.
- Learn and practise musical pieces, individually, or in groups.
- Execute various technical exercises and participate in personalized coaching sessions to maintain and improve skills.
- Prepare and participate in auditions.
Singers
- Sing in musical pieces in front of an audience or for a recording.
- Learn and practise musical pieces, individually, or in a group.
- Execute various technical exercises and participate in personalized coaching sessions to maintain and improve skills.
- Prepare and participate in auditions.
Music or Voice Teachers
- Teach musical techniques, interpretation, and theory to students.
- Help students prepare for exams, concerts, and auditions.
Advancement and mobility
- These individuals may specialize in one style of music (classical, country, jazz, etc.).
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $14.25
- Median
- $25.00
- Maximum
- $42.31
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
All of Québec
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
All of Québec
Gender distribution
All of Québec
- 44.2% Female
- 55.8% Male
- 44.2% Female
- 55.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
- Full time
- Part time
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- None
All of Québec
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
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NAICS 7147% of jobs
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NAICS 6136% of jobs
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NAICS 814% of jobs
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NAICS 722% of jobs
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NAICS 512% of jobs
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Others9% of jobs
All of Québec
-
NAICS 7147% of jobs
-
NAICS 6136% of jobs
-
NAICS 814% of jobs
-
NAICS 722% of jobs
-
NAICS 512% of jobs
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Others9% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
College
DCS in professional Music and Song Techniques (Composition and Arrangement) 
Placement rate: 31.4%
58.8% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in professional Music and Song Techniques (Music Theatre Performance)
Placement rate: 44.4%
55.6% of graduates pursue further studies
DCS in professional Music and Song Techniques (Performance)
Placement rate: 43.5%
34.8% of graduates pursue further studies
University
Music
Bachelor’s degree
Placement rate: 39.3%
43.6% of graduates pursue further studies
Master’s degree
Placement rate: 48%
34% of graduates pursue further studies
Sometimes required
Musicians and Singers
- An audition demonstrating the talent and musical ability is usually required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Information processing
- Data collection
- Active listening
- Coordination
- Teaching
- Result evaluation
- Oral expression
- Judgment and decision-making
- Critical thought
- Social perception
- Active learning
- Reading comprehension
- Time management
Abilities
- Hearing sensitivity
- Hand-arm stability
- Auditory attention
- Oral comprehension
- Manual dexterity
- Verbal skills
- Digital dexterity
- Wrist-finger speed
- Originality
- Speech recognition
- Awareness of issues
- Near vision
- Selective attention
- Speech clarity
- Limb coordination
- Classification
- Information organization
- Processing flexibility
- Written comprehension
- Written expression
- Idea generation
- Memorization
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Perception speed
Knowledge and attributes
- Sense of responsibility
- Capacity to influence and mobilize
- Capacity to adapt
- Versatility
- Creativity
- Pedagogical knowledge
- Enjoy challenges
- Knowledge of the arts
- Spoken bilingualism (French and English)
- Open-mindedness
Interests
- Work in the arts, culture, music, or leisure
- Create, design
- Self-employment
- Teach or educate
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Note about CNP
Occupational information is provided based on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016. The 5-digit code of the NOC 2021 is shown in parentheses for information purposes only for occupations that correspond to those of NOC 2016.
Official name of the NOC 5133 (51122)
Musicians and singers
Job titles
- Singer
- Musician
- Accompanist
- Recording artist
- Baritone
- Opera singer
- Bass
- Drummer
- Carillonneur
- Pop singer
- Rock singer
- Vocal soloist
- Blues singer
- Concert singer
- Folk singer
- Gospel singer
- Lied singer
- Recital singer
- Chorister
- Bugler
- Bass player
- Alto
- Cornetist
- Horn player
- Flutist
- Guitar player
- Harpist
- Instrumentalist
- Musical interpreter
- Keyboardist
- Mezzo-soprano
- Street musician
- Rehearsal musician
- Back-up musician
- Session musician
- Organist
- Church organist
- Percussionist
- Pianist
- Accordion teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Viola teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Bassoon teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Voice teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Voice teacher - music
- Horn teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Bass drum teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Music teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Music teacher - musicians
- Instrumental music teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Vocal music teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Piano teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Violin teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Cello teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Organ teacher - private, conservatory or studio lessons
- Soloist
- Soprano
- Tenor
- Trombonist
- Trumpeter
- Tuba player
- Cellist
- Violinist
- Vocalist
Skill type
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Last update: March 17, 2023
