Musician / Performing Artist — Performing Arts

Creates and performs music, dance or theatre.

What they do

Musicians and performing artists create, compose, perform, and record music across genres — Hindustani or Carnatic classical, film, folk, jazz, rock, electronic, and fusion. They may work as session musicians, live performers, recording artists, composers for film and TV, or music educators. In the digital era they build audiences directly through streaming and social platforms.

Education path

Any stream + training; BPA/BA Music or conservatory study.

Entrance exams

• university performing-arts entrance
• auditions

Key skills

• Talent
• Practice
• Expression
• Discipline

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