MUSICIAN / ARTIST

So you want to become a musician or an artist in Ghana?

It’s not easy to become an artist or a musician in Ghana, but it can be very rewarding.

Competitiveness
Potential salary

JOB DESCRIPTION

A performer is a person who acts, sings or dances for the purpose of entertaining an audience.

Actors often operate under the supervision of the creative team to bring a piece of theatre to life by portraying characters on stage or in films.

Musicians compose popular songs in various genres and perform them on stage.

HARD SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Motivation, determination and perseverance
  • Confidence in performing before an audience
  • Stamina and dedication to continue practicing every day
  • Reliability and flexibility as you’ll need to work long and irregular hours
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Social skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude
BEST SHS FIELDS OF STUDY
RELEVANT TERTIARY COURSES
  • Music

POTENTIAL SCHOOLS SUITABLE FOR THIS CAREER

Methodist Girls Senior High, Mamfe

WASSCE passing rate: 92%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: B ∙
  • Gender: Girls ∙
  • Region: EASTERN ∙
  • District: Akwapim North ∙
  • School code: 0020410
Ghana National College

WASSCE passing rate: 89%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: B ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: CENTRAL ∙
  • District: Cape Coast Metro ∙
  • School code: 0030106
Ofori Panin Senior High

WASSCE passing rate: 89%

  • Type: PUBLIC ∙
  • Category: A ∙
  • Gender: Mixed ∙
  • Region: EASTERN ∙
  • District: East Akim Municipal ∙
  • School code: 0021302

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