Explore roles · Identify skills · Compare pathways · Imagine combinations · Revisit as you grow

The Music Career Roadmap helps musicians navigate the wide landscape of music-related careers - from performance and teaching to arts leadership, composition, production, media, and advocacy.

Organized by career areas and transferable skills, this resource reflects how music careers actually work: nonlinear, evolving, and shaped by both artistic goals and real-world conditions. Whether you’re exploring options, refining a direction, or imagining your next step, the roadmap is designed to support informed, flexible decision-making.

Arts Leadership, Administration & Advocacy
Performance
Composition
Music Business & Industry
Music Education