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Music is a field that can combine creativity with the latest trends in technology to create a lucrative career that can be very satisfying. Today, a career in music can involve working in a studio and composing music, organizing events and concerts, working with recording artists, being a sessions musician or embarking on your own musical career. While natural talent does play a role in creating music, building a financially stable career out of it requires knowledge of music theory, technology in music, styles and trends and a familiarity of the business aspect of music. A career in music involves having a steady stream of creativity as well as up to date knowledge of the latest technology and equipment. There are many types of programs that teach music, some of which focus exclusively on vocal or a particular instrument while others deal with composition. To establish a career in music, it is ideal to be familiar with all these aspects as well as music theory. It is also a good idea to become familiar with the technology associated with music today. These kinds of programs teach a number of different aspects including digital imaging, recording arts, digital audio production, digital music technology, music theory, compositional recording, music for television and radio, interactive music, music in advertising, gaming and music, songwriting, musical arrangements, entrepreneurial business and aspects of recording such as copyright and contracts. Professional training in music opens up a large variety of career options for graduates. Students can specialize in a certain field after graduation or gain immediate employment in a number of different areas, such as gaming, advertising, television, radio and broadcasting and recording studios. The scope for growth is very wide in the music industry and can offer an incredibly lucrative future for those looking to pursue music as a career.
Canadian Provinces with Career Colleges offering diplomas, programs or courses in Music
 Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
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