Careers in Music Education

Earning a living from jazz

After learning the record aged 7, Arun soon discovered the clarinet. Photo: William Ellis

After discovering the recorder at school, Arun Ghosh became a jazz clarinettist, theatre composer, and music teacher. He spoke about his career, and the challenge of earning a living from several jobs.

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Running a children’s orchestra

With a history of high unemployment, Raploch is one of Scotland's most deprived neighbourhoods. The Big Noise orchestra's mission is to give Raploch's children access to a classical music education.

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Theatre education practitioner

Alice Barclay is a Globe Education Practitioner. She spoke about her role at the theatre, her career journey so far and gives three tips for others looking to get into the industry.

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Helping young music producers

Scottish music producers Tigerstyle talk about their course where young people learn basic music production skills, and why living in Glasgow makes them better artists.

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A career in classical music

Classical singer Lizzie Byrne's career has seen her performing with small opera companies and contemporary music groups. She also works on teaching and vocal training.

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Getting into music education

Many of today’s musicians, producers and DJs build a varied ‘portfolio’ career combining performance, teaching, and a range of other music and non-music activities.

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Music technology education

Audio engineer, musician and former music technology teacher Andrej Bako provides insight into the problems of current music tech education.

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Creative entrepreneur skills

What skills are needed to start a creative social enterprise? Creative Choices spoke to Kate Hewitt of the Devon School for Social Entrepreneurs and Mitchel Knight, who won a bursary from the Cultural Leadership Programme.