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🎵Music
What you learn in Music class opens doors to 11 DMV careers — and hundreds beyond. Tap a card to see the full profile.
Key concepts
RhythmHarmonyPerformanceProduction
Skills you build
DisciplineCollaborationPattern recognitionExpression
Real-world uses
Producing tracks for artistsTeaching the next generationScoring film & gamesLeading community programs
Career profiles
Careers powered by Music
Each profile shows salary, local demand, education, key skills, a day in the life, and how Music connects.
Artistic
Realistic
Audio Engineer
Other
Record, mix, and master sound for music, film, and live shows.
DMV median salary
$71k
+7% growth
Local demand
32
openings
Education
Certification
🎵 Music in this career
Audio Engineers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Key skills
TechnologyCreativityAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at studio, venue or broadcast booth, evening and weekend work — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using discipline.
Midday
Deep work: apply collaboration to producing tracks for artists while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Music.
Related high school courses
RhythmHarmonyPerformanceProduction
Real-world applications
- Producing tracks for artists
- Teaching the next generation
- Scoring film & games
- Leading community programs
Artistic
Enterprising
Video Producer
Other
Plan, shoot, and edit video from first idea to final cut.
DMV median salary
$98k
+7% growth
Local demand
378
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Video Producers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Artistic
Conventional
Film & Video Editor
Other
Shape raw footage into stories that hold an audience.
DMV median salary
$79k
+3% growth
Local demand
95
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Film & Video Editors use rhythm and discipline to scoring film & games.
Artistic
Investigative
Animator / Motion Designer
Other
Bring characters and stories to life through motion.
DMV median salary
$118k
+8% growth
Local demand
164
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Animator / Motion Designers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Artistic
Investigative
Game Developer
Information Technology
Design and code interactive games and simulations.
DMV median salary
$129k
+15% growth
Local demand
126
openings
Education
Bachelor's Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Game Developers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Social
Artistic
Early Childhood Educator
Education
Guide the first learning years for young children.
DMV median salary
$44k
+3% growth
Local demand
1,588
openings
Education
Associate Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Early Childhood Educators use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Social
Artistic
Elementary Teacher
Education
Teach core subjects and build the foundation students carry forward.
DMV median salary
$76k
+1% growth
Local demand
2,058
openings
Education
Certification
🎵 Music in this career
Elementary Teachers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Social
Artistic
Mental Health Counselor
Healthcare
Guide people through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
DMV median salary
$66k
+19% growth
Local demand
840
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Mental Health Counselors use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Social
Artistic
Mental Health Counselor
Healthcare
Guide people through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
DMV median salary
$66k
+19% growth
Local demand
840
openings
Education
Graduate Degree
🎵 Music in this career
Mental Health Counselors use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Artistic
Realistic
Audio Engineer
Other
Record, mix, and master sound for music, film, and live shows.
DMV median salary
$71k
+7% growth
Local demand
32
openings
Education
Certification
🎵 Music in this career
Audio Engineers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Key skills
TechnologyCreativityAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at studio, venue or broadcast booth, evening and weekend work — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using discipline.
Midday
Deep work: apply collaboration to producing tracks for artists while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Music.
Related high school courses
RhythmHarmonyPerformanceProduction
Real-world applications
- Producing tracks for artists
- Teaching the next generation
- Scoring film & games
- Leading community programs
Artistic
Realistic
Audio Engineer
Other
Record, mix, and master sound for music, film, and live shows.
DMV median salary
$71k
+7% growth
Local demand
32
openings
Education
Certification
🎵 Music in this career
Audio Engineers use rhythm and discipline to producing tracks for artists.
Key skills
TechnologyCreativityAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving
Training & credentials
- Typical path: Certification
- Apprenticeship pathway available
A day in the life
Morning
Kick off at studio, venue or broadcast booth, evening and weekend work — team huddle, review priorities, and plan the day using discipline.
Midday
Deep work: apply collaboration to producing tracks for artists while collaborating with teammates.
Afternoon
Wrap up projects, share progress, and prep for tomorrow — the same rhythm you practice in Music.
Related high school courses
RhythmHarmonyPerformanceProduction
Real-world applications
- Producing tracks for artists
- Teaching the next generation
- Scoring film & games
- Leading community programs
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