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Occupation

231333 Musician (Instrumental)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

231333 Musician (Instrumental)

Entertains by playing one or more musical instruments.

Alternative title

  • Instrumentalist

Specialisations

  • Drummer
  • Guitarist
  • Pianist
  • Violinist

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

Main tasks

  • Practices and rehearses music to maintain and improve skills
  • Performs live music for audiences in a variety of venues, such as concert halls, clubs, and festivals
  • Selects and arranges music for performances
  • Collaborates with other musicians, bands, orchestras, or ensembles
  • Creates music using electronic instruments, synthesizers, drum machines, and computer-based production techniques
  • Records music for distribution and sale
  • Contributes to the cultural landscape by expressing emotions, telling stories, and communicating ideas through the universal language of music
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