Skills Session Musician near Edmonton (AB)

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a session musician in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Musicians and singers (NOC 5133).

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.
  • Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment
    • Controlling, monitoring, calibrating and adjusting precision instrumentation.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.
  • Analyzing Information
    • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.
  • Liaising and Networking
    • Developing alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchanging information with others.
  • Teaching and Training
    • Facilitating the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Creative Expression

Using various materials and formats to create work that is intended to be artistically satisfying, entertaining, instructive or functional.
  • Performing and Entertaining
    • Performing to entertain an audience.

Education and Training

Knowledge related to the theory and practice of teaching, and the methods used in the design, delivery and evaluation of the provision of knowledge or information.
  • Teaching and Instruction
    • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching and instructional methods for training individuals and groups.

Social Sciences and Arts

Knowledge related to culture, origins and patterns of human activity, and the development and expression of thought.
  • Fine and Applied Arts
    • Knowledge of theory and techniques required to create, design, compose and perform works of music, dance, visual art, drama and sculpture.
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