Musician (Classical / Western)
Your morning begins with a two-hour riyaz session — practising Raag Yaman in the upper octave on your sitar, working on speed in the jhala section before a recording session with a music director. Afternoons involve a collaborative rehearsal with a tabla player for an upcoming sabha performance in Chennai, teaching an online music lesson to three students, and reviewing a recording contract from a music streaming platform for an independent album release.
SALARY RANGE
₹2L - ₹30L /yr
DEMAND
4/10
GROWTH
5/10
STREAM
Arts
SECTOR
Creative
AVG SALARY (LPA)
₹16L
WFH POSSIBLE
No
TREND
Stable
Your Success Roadmap
Step 1: Clear 12th (any stream)
Clear 12th (any stream)
Step 2: Sangeet Visharad / B.A. Music or B.Mus. from Sangeet Natak Akademi-affiliated institution
Sangeet Visharad / B.A. Music or B.Mus. from Sangeet Natak Akademi-affiliated institution
Step 3: Guru-Shishya training (parallel, essential)
Guru-Shishya training (parallel, essential)
Step 4: Perform at sabhas and cultural events
Perform at sabhas and cultural events
Step 5: Recordings, collaborations, and media work
Recordings, collaborations, and media work
Step 6: Senior Performing Musician / Faculty
Senior Performing Musician / Faculty
Market Analysis & Insights
50%
Inclusive work environment
5 Years
Post-Class 12 preparation
Yes
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Medium
Nature of day-to-day work
Regional Relevance: Pan-India
Recommended Certifications
Key Skills Required
Top Colleges in India
A Typical Day in This Career
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