Title :Restaurant MusicianReports to:Restaurant ManagerCompany : Classic Rock Coffee Company

Career OverviewMusicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. They perform in a variety of styles, such as classical, jazz, opera, hip-hop, or rock.

DutiesMusicians and singers typically do the following:Perform music for live audiences and recordingsAudition for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groupsPractice playing instruments or singing to improve their techniqueRehearse to prepare for performancesTravel, sometimes great distances, to performance venuesPromote their careers by maintaining a website or social media presence or doing photo shoots and interviews

Few musicians become section leaders, who may be responsible for assigning parts to other musicians or leading rehearsals.Others musicians are session musicians, who specialize in playing backup for a singer or band leader during recording sessions and live performances.

Work SchedulesRehearsals and recording sessions are commonly held during business hours, but live performances are most often at night and on weekends.

Important QualitiesDedication.Discipline.Interpersonal skills. Musicians and singers need to work well with a variety of people, such as agents, music producers, conductors, and other musicians. Good people skills are helpful in building good working relationships.Musical talent. Professional musicians or singers must have superior musical abilities.Physical stamina. Musicians and singers who play in concerts or in nightclubs and those who tour must be able to endure frequent travel and irregular performance schedules.Promotional skills. Musicians and singers need to promote their performances through local communities, word of mouth, and social media platforms. Good self-promotional skills are helpful in building a fan base.