Composer work environment - CareerExplorer

We surveyed 818 composers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical composer. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a composer?

Working as a composer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

A career as a composer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a composer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for composers.

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20% of composers work in full-time roles while 80% work part-time.

Composers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.

Being a composer may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.

Composers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a composer.

Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as composers.