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The magic of sound
There's a great range of different jobs and careers in the huge music industry. You might see yourself as a rock star or a concert pianist but you could be a producer, an arranger, a publisher, or a music journalist.

What's it like in the music industry?
What are the prospects for performers?
Performers usually reach an advanced level on a musical instrument whilst still at school and go on to further specialist training.
Opportunities for work depend on what you play and in how much demand it is.

And what about composing?
How do you get a job as a music producer or an A&R person?
What about a career in music publishing?

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