5 Great Music Jobs For People Who Can't Play An Instrument

Ask anyone their favorite song or band and everyone will be able to name someone. It doesn't matter if they aren't massively into music, there is always something for everyone. Music has a universal appeal, but many people believe that there’s no hope of getting into the industry if you can’t play an instrument or sing. That isn’t necessarily true. You don’t need to be able to shred or keep time to be passionate about music. If you want to get into the music industry, here are five great music jobs. ​

Music Production
Tracks do not exist without engineers and producers on the other side of the glass fiddling with sliders to enhance the sound the way the artists want. It’s unlikely you’ll reach the same heights as Rick Rubin or Jack Antanoff, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still find success learning about music production. 

The first thing you’ll want to do is invest in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to familiarize yourself with the process and even try remixing some existing tracks. You can also find college and university courses that will teach you how to produce music, even if you can’t play an instrument yourself. 

Music Journalist 
Music journalism is one of the most sought-after careers for people who love listening to albums or going to gigs. The great news is that anyone can be a music journalist, especially since most new releases are available on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. 

Journalists can also conduct interviews with bands, especially local up-and-coming acts. You can use a personal blog or Medium to publish articles and reach out to premium publications once you’ve built your portfolio. 

Instrument Construction and Repair 
Like many other tools, instruments break. They may get damaged through wear and tear overuse or simply falter. Some musicians might try to fix them, but professional repairs are one lesser-known career you could explore. 

You’ll need proper training, so a guitar luthier school should be one of the first things you research. You could also check out brass and woodwind repairs to expand your skill set and even find your niche. 
Lyricist While many musicians write their lyrics, others (especially pop stars) have a team behind them that puts words to their latest track. If you are passionate about words and conveying your feelings through poetry, you could work as a lyricist for some popular acts. Furthermore, you could establish a partnership with a local musician who is an expert with beats but struggles to write anything.

Event Organizer
Music events are some of the most memorable experiences you will encounter, and someone has to put everything together. Getting into festival planning through your event planning experiences could be the perfect way to showcase your favorite acts in one place or even give new bands the chance to make a name for themselves. 

Tuned In
While some music skill helps be successful in the music industry, it isn’t essential. Musicians and bands still need people to help in other ways, whether promoting new tracks, putting together albums, or using business acumen to make them a success. So, if you thought your music industry career was over before it even started, consider these jobs to get your foot in the door. 

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