What Do Musicians Do

Musicians are people who create and perform music. They play instruments like guitars, pianos, drums, and violins. Some musicians sing, and others write songs. Music makes people happy, and musicians bring that joy to the world.

Making Music

Musicians spend many hours practicing their instruments. They learn to read sheet music, which is like a map for playing songs. Some musicians play in bands or orchestras with other people. Others perform alone, which is called playing solo. Writing a new song can take days or even months.

Music Careers

There are many ways to have a career in music. Some musicians perform in concerts and on tours. Others record songs in studios for people to stream. Music teachers help kids learn to play instruments. Film composers write music for movies and TV shows.

Fun Facts

• Mozart wrote his first piece of music when he was just 5 years old.
• The guitar is the most popular instrument in the world.
• A piano has 88 keys and over 200 strings inside it.

Did You Know?

Beethoven kept writing music even after he became completely deaf. He could feel the vibrations of the piano through the floor!