Composing Music

Composing Music Jobs

It seems to take longer to become established in composing than in any other type of musical career. Many composers have to supplement their earnings in other ways, often by performing or teaching.

Most composers have trained as performers; composition rarely forms a major part of undergraduate courses in music, but is offered as a special subject by some music colleges and universities, mostly at postgraduate level.

Initially, the main sources of income for concert composers are bursaries, awards and competitions. Media composers are commissioned to work for film, television and video production companies. They get paid royalties as well as a fee.