Composer
Creator of musical masterpieces
Fields of activity | Composer
As a composer, you’ll create musical works that convey emotions, moods, and stories bringing ideas to life through sound. Your work involves composing melodies, harmonies, and rhythms for songs, advertising jingles, and music for video games, television, and film productions.
There are two main ways to work as a composer: you can either develop original compositions based on your own ideas or music tailored to client requests. This means offering self-composed pieces to musicians, publishers, or agencies, or producing commissioned works and carefully adapting them to specific requirements and creative visions.
Personal requirements | Composer
- Musical talent and a good ear
- Stamina and discipline
- Creativity and innovative ability
- Flexibility
- Strong communication skills
Path to the profession | Composer
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Take the testPotential jobs | Composer
As a composer, you’ll typically work in a studio where you experiment with and notate your compositions yourself. Theaters, opera houses, and large TV and media companies will offer potential jobs opportunities. You can also find employment with musicians, concert event companies, choirs, or bands. Additionally, you’ll often work as a freelancer, providing a variety of clients with compositions as needed.