Musicians
30AI USED FOR30%moving to75%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Musicians
Musicians n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified) are the heartbeat of the UK's vibrant cultural landscape, creating and performing music that resonates with diverse audiences. This role not only offers a platform for artistic expression but also plays a crucial part in shaping societal narratives and fostering community connections through the universal language of music.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior MusicianAs a junior musician, you will likely start by performing at local venues, collaborating with other emerging artists, and gaining experience in the industry. This stage is crucial for building your portfolio and establishing a network.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level MusicianAt this level, musicians typically have a solid reputation and may be involved in larger projects, including studio recordings, tours, and collaborations with established artists. This is where your career can truly begin to flourish.£35,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior MusicianSenior musicians often have a significant following and may be involved in high-profile collaborations, major tours, or even music production. This stage represents the pinnacle of a musician's career, where they can influence the industry and mentor emerging talent.£65,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,500 median
🎓Production ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Game Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,500 median
🎓Fashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,000 median
🎓Music, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£26,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Performance (Acting)Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Limited · DegreeProduction ArtsGuildhall School of Music & Drama · DegreeTheatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of Bristol · DegreeGame Design and DevelopmentLondon South Bank University · DegreeFashion Communication with Business StudiesUniversity of Brighton · DegreeMusic, Multimedia and ElectronicsThe University of Leeds · Degree