〈Making a Living with Music (Revised Edition)〉 is a book that introduces 35 jobs that can be done with music.
For those who only think of singers, composers, or performers when it comes to music careers, this article shows that there are a wide variety of related jobs.

In particular, before introducing each job, there is a self-checklist to check whether the job is suitable for you, so that you can explore the career path that is right for you.
You can also hear realistic advice on your desired career through vivid interviews with 16 current professional musicians, including Loveholic Ji-seon, composer Rocoberry (Conan), vocal trainer Jang Hyo-jin, and guitarist Lim Seon-ho.

This revised edition adds jobs that reflect the latest trends, such as music YouTuber, top laner, and track maker, and complements parts that have changed over time.
Through “Making a Living with Music (Revised Edition),” we hope that students who love music will develop a keen eye for careers and take a step forward on their journey to finding their dreams.

Music ultimately unifies us.
Whether singing, composing, or playing a musical instrument, we all eventually come together as one and create harmony.
Even if we each start in different fields, we will eventually meet somewhere.
So, it is very important to look at music from various angles.
The same applies when considering a career.
Just look around a little and you'll discover a wide variety of careers you can pursue with music.
Of course, there are people who succeed by digging only one well, but I hope that when faced with realistic problems due to one's career path, there will be no cases where one cannot think of another path and gives up music altogether.
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The moment you become a professional, your work is done within the framework of commercial music.
That is, most tasks have deadlines.
What I'm saying is that you can't just wait for good inspiration to strike.
Additionally, you must create songs that fit the genre and concept requested by the agency.
In other words, I often end up making music that the company wants, rather than the music that I want to make.
This is why professional composers always prepare thoroughly.
I create various chord progressions and record various melody lines.
Hit songwriters often have their own diverse libraries.
--- p.12

We must also cherish the relationships we create through music.
Don't neglect the person next to you now while looking forward to an uncertain future.
Ultimately, the music business is made up of people.
The friend next to me is a composer who can give me songs, and the professor who is teaching me now is a senior who has opened the way.
As you attend university, you'll have the opportunity to attend special lectures from experts in various fields. It's best to build relationships with them through active questions and interest, rather than putting off meeting them later.
When you make music, you may meet people somewhere and receive direct help.
Of course, all of these relationships are possible when there is a sincere heart and respect for the other person.

--- p.264