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Professional musician description and responsibilities consists of performing music for live audiences and recordings, practicing their craft, rehearsing, and potentially composing or arranging music, while also managing the business aspects of their career.

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musicians often face irregular schedules, including evening and weekend work, and may experience periods of unemployment between gigs or tours

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In PA professional guitarists can earn a range of incomes, with some earning around $500-$1000 per gig, while others may focus on teaching or other musical pursuits, potentially earning $20-$50 per hour for lessons

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The employment outlook for musicians including professional guitarists, is projected to grow slowly, with about 20,400 openings expected each year, primarily due to the need to replace workers who retire or change careers

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To become a professional guitarist, you need a combination of musical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to work effectively with others, often requiring a broad repertoire and strong communication skills but you will not require a college degree

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For aspiring professional musicians, highly regarded educational institutions include conservatories like The Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music, and Curtis Institute of Music, as well as universities with strong music programs like Eastman School of Music and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

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A career as a professional musician offers the fulfillment of pursuing a passion, creative freedom, and potential for travel and interesting experiences, but also comes with financial instability, long hours, and intense competition