1. { Recording Artist Dymond Harding Mr. Foley 3 rd Hour

2.  Sing as a soloist or member of a vocal group.  Memorize musical selections and routines  Compose songs and/or create vocal arrangements.  Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches  Modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.  Learn new music for live performances and/or recordings.  Perform before live audiences, or in television, radio, or movie productions.  Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles.  Collaborate with a manager or agent and negotiates contracts. Primary Responsibilities

3.  Recording work long hours  Travel is involved all the time Touring Touring Interviewing Interviewing  Shift work is involved when you have certain time slots in the studio to record.  The average salary for recording artists jobs is $43,000. Average recording artists salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience, popularity and benefits. Job Characteristics

4.  Key skills and abilities Organizing Organizing Planning Planning Thinking Creatively Thinking Creatively Judging the quality of things, services or people Judging the quality of things, services or people  Personality traits Positive attitude Positive attitude Approachable Approachable Good work ethic Good work ethic Requirements

5.  Pros Ability to indulge your creativity Ability to indulge your creativity Flexibility of job location Flexibility of job location No formalized education requirements for many positions No formalized education requirements for many positions You can make a lot of money You can make a lot of money  Cons Career instability Career instability Late nights and long hours a frequent requirement Late nights and long hours a frequent requirement Though rewarding, potentially very stressful Though rewarding, potentially very stressful Privacy is limited Privacy is limited Pros & Cons…

6.  Any major, program of study, or training you choose should relate to the occupation you desire to obtain.  Suggested Studies Voice Voice Musical Performance Musical Performance An instrument An instrument  Licenses or certifications are not necessarily required for this occupation Educational Preparation

7.  This occupation is usually found in business/independent organizations.  Employment growth rate is 10% (about as fast as average).  The setting for a recording artist constantly varies.  Payment to a recording artist is often in the form of royalties; they receive a percentage of the sales made from their recordings, with the remainder going to the artist's record label.  Typically, salary increases with the length of time the artist has been in the business, because she has had time to build a reputation. The average salary of a recording artist in 2010, according to the Simply Hired website, is $43,000 per year. The average salary of a recording artist in 2010, according to the Simply Hired website, is $43,000 per year. More about this occupation…

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