1. The Career of a Musician By: Brent Fischbein

3. Composes, Writes, Performs, and Arranges Music

4. Teaches others to develop their musical talents

7. Private Lessons

8. Sometimes Plays in Bands or Orchestras

9. Music Programs in College

11. Outlook

12. Growth Potential Stable Workforce (2004): 189,000

13. Salary Average Annual Salary: $50,410 Average Hourly Salary: $25.16

14. Related Careers Producers Actors Musical Instrument Repairer Dancers Choreographers

15. Thoughts About Success “Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ball park.” - David Ogilvy