• Singers/Performers
  Making it to the big stage is a dream all performers cherish, but very few actually manage to achieve it. Singers/performers can sing/perform in events, fests, live shows, clubs and lounges, concerts and gigs or even make it to the music industry if they get the right opportunity.
• Music Composers
  A music composer creates music or instrumentals from lyrics and instruments. He/she is responsible for arranging the music quality, harmony, rhythm, recording and texture. Sound knowledge of various musical instruments, and advanced skills in playing at least one, is a must.
• Disc Jockeys (DJs)
  For those who know their music inside out and know how to catch the pulse of the crowd, a career as a DJ can be on the cards. Exciting, fun, and suitably rewarding, it is ideal for those who like to party and have fun, even whilst at work.
• Music Management
  For those who like to work on music behind the scenes and are good at recognizing talent, music management can prove to be a great career. Music managers hunt for talent, help them negotiate with clients, provide them exposure, and are responsible for charting out their career path.
• Music Teacher
  if one is truly passionate about music, there can be no grater joy than sharing it with, and passing it on to others. There are many music enthusiasts who require somebody to guide and instruct them. Music teachers can train students to sing, or play an instrument and encourage them to hone their skills by practicing consistently.
• Songwriters
  The lyrics of a song are what catch most people’s fancy, even more than the tune or rhythm. Songwriters make music with words and write the lyrics which are then put into a song. Songwriting is one of the most challenging aspects of making music. Not only do the lyrics have to appeal to the listener, but also be very catchy, and fall into a certain meter and tone.
• Music Critics
  Music critics review music, conduct interviews and inform the audience about new music worth listening to. A passion for music, deep insight and knowledge about different genres and artists, as well as a flair for writing are musts for those looking to make a career in this field. Magazines, journals, newspapers and websites are always on the lookout for such people.

Chauhan was born in Delhi. Her father is a minor theatre personality who pushed her into the music industry from a young age. She believes herself to be "the most versatile singer today," attributes her success to her parents and Indian singer Sonu Nigam. She began to sing at the age of four, and was discovered by a local TV anchor. Chauhan started her singing career as a child, giving her first performance at the age of four, in a local temple in Delhi. Thereafter, she began to participate in, and sing for, various competitions and local gatherings. She won recognition through a televised singing contest, Meri Awaz Suno, which she won, and made her entrance into playback singing with the Hindi film Shastra.

Chauhan has been widely recognized and honored for her singing prowess. She has been nominated for twelve Filmfare Awards, winning it on three occasions. She has also won two Star Screen Awards, two IIFA Awards and one Zee Cine Award.

Sonu Nigam comes from a singing family. Born to Agam Kumar Nigam and Shobha Nigam on 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, India, he attended the J.D. Tytler School. Sonu Nigam began his singing career at the age of three, when he joined his father on stage to sing Mohammad Rafi's "Kya Hua Tera Vaada, Wo Kasam Wo Irada." From then on Sonu accompanied his father on his singing appearances at weddings and parties. In his teenage years he participated in several music competitions successfully. He moved to Mumbai with his father to begin his Bollywood singing career at the age of 19. Nigam has won a National Award, several Filmfare, Star Screen, IIFA, Zee Cine and MTV Immies awards.

The ‘Mozart of Madras’, AR Rahman A. R. Rahman was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to a musically affluent Mudaliar Tamil family. His father R. K. Shekhar, was a Chennai based composer and conductor for Malayalam films. Rahman lost his father at the age of 9 and his family rented out his father's musical equipment as a source of income. During these formative years, Rahman dabbled in several instruments like the keyboard, piano, the synthesizer, the harmonium and the guitar. He began early training in music under Master Dhanraj. At the age of 11, he joined and worked, as a keyboardist for nearly a decade in the troupe of Ilaiyaraaja He also accompanied Zakir Hussain, Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar on world tours and obtained a scholarship to the Trinity College of Music where he graduated with a degree in Western classical music.

Rahman’s music in Tamil cinema, Bollywood, and more recently, Hollywood, has earned him international acclaim. Rahman is a four-time National Film Award winner, was conferred the Padma Shri from the Government of India, received six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, fourteen Filmfare Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards South for his music and scores. In 2009, for his score of Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman won the Critics' Choice Award, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, the BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, and two Academy Awards for Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song at the 2009 Oscars.

A career in music requires inherent talent, honed by dedicated practice and commitment. However, one may also develop an interest in music by learning how to play an instrument, or rehearsing a particular genre – classical, folk, Western and the likes with a ‘guru’. Many colleges/universities also offer a formal degree in music. Some of the prominent ones include:

• Allahabad University, Allahabad , (Uttar Pradesh)
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi , (Uttar Pradesh)
• Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi , (Delhi)
• Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune , (Maharashtra)
• University Of Delhi, Delhi
• Shri Krishnadevaraya University, Faculty of Arts, Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh)

• Encourage your child to take up an instrument/learn music formally in the summer vacations
• Active participation in the Performing Arts especially in school functions and events will provide excellent exposure
• Encourage your child to listen to good music and help him/her develop a keen interest in different genres

The Indian music industry is one of the fastest growing industries the world over. The need for music as a form of entertainment has witnessed a clear upsurge, and this has opened up many opportunities for budding talents and professionals. Unlike some years back when music was merely considered to be a hobby, today, more and more youngsters and professionals are aiming towards building a lucrative career in the music industry.

The Indian Entertainment Industry is flourishing and expanding like never-before. Talent Contests and Music Reality shows and Musical shows are being organized on a national level in television channels and have been major contributors in recognizing talented performers, singers and artists. These shows have been successful in providing a strong platform to budding artists so that they can come forward and showcase their talents. Music companies, record labels, and the media are always on the lookout for enthusiasts. The music Industry has opened a plethora of career opportunities for people who have the talent and interest in this vast and likeable industry.