Careers in Songwriting
Below are some of the many careers a songwriting major can pursue.
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Composer (Television)
Also Called
Television Composer, Film and TV Composer
Freelance Composer
Also Called
Music Library Composer, Custom Music Composer, Advertising Music Composer, Production Music Writer, General Business Composer
Lyricist
Also Called
Lyric Writer
Performing Songwriter
Also Called
Artist Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter-Producer
Also Called
Beat Maker, Producer
Staff Writer
Also Called
Staff Songwriter
Top-Line Songwriter
Also Called
Top-liner, Vocal Producer