Music can open many doors to the future qI am in Class XI and have taken humanities. I want to be a musician. I sing well and play the guitar, but I am still deciding what to do in this field. What are the career paths for musicians in India? What should I study in college?
If you have a talent for singing and playing the guitar, there are many career paths open to you. One such option is becoming a performer and recording artiste. You can showcase your talent through live concerts and studio recordings, whether you perform solo or as part of a band. You can also explore composing or songwriting. You could create original songs for yourself or other artistes in various genres and across platforms.
Another avenue open to you is a career in music education. This may involve conducting workshops or teaching at music schools, colleges or universities. Alternatively, you can consider music production and engineering, where you would shape the sound and production of musical tracks. As a music producer or engineer, you would work with artists in recording studios to help them achieve their artistic vision and produce high quality recordings.
In India, colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in music and related fields. To refine your skills and deepen your understanding of music, it is advisable to search for programmes that offer training in music theory, performance, composition and technology. Consider specialising in areas of interest that align with your career goals, such as vocal performance, guitar studies, songwriting or music production.
Business studies qI want to go abroad to study business management or economics after I finish school. I have taken commerce with mathematics in Class XI. Can you suggest some good colleges and programmes in Europe and the United Kingdom (UK)?
There are several universities in Europe and the UK that you can look at. The London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK offers programmes like bachelor’s of science in economics and in management. Likewise, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are well known for their economics programmes. University College London provides various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, including business management and management science.
In the Netherlands, notable universities offering undergraduate programmes include Erasmus University Rotterdam, which houses the Rotterdam School of Management; the University of Amsterdam; Tilburg University and Maastricht University. They are known for strong undergraduate economics and business programmes, emphasising international perspectives and problem-solving skills. In Ireland, top universities include University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin. Bocconi University in Italy and the University of St Gallen in Switzerland offer similar undergraduate programmes in business and economics.All of these programmes are taught in English, and each of these universities presents unique opportunities for academic growth, industry exposure and cultural experiences.
Nina Mukherji is a career counsellor and certified psychometric assessor. She conducts workshops in various areas for students. Mail your queries to telegraphyou@gmail.com with “Ask Nina” in the subject line. Don’t forget to add the name of your school or college and a contact number
