Editing Music (section)

=== Institutional ===
[[File:TimothyBCobb.jpg|thumb|upright=1|[[Manhattan School of Music]] professor and professional double bass player [[Timothy Cobb]] teaching a bass lesson in the late 2000s. His bass has a low C extension with a metal "machine" with buttons for playing the pitches on the extension.]]
People aiming to become professional musicians, singers, composers, songwriters, music teachers and practitioners of other music-related professions such as [[music history]] professors, [[sound engineer]]s, and so on study in specialized post-secondary programs offered by colleges, universities and [[music conservatory|music conservatories]]. Some institutions that train individuals for careers in music offer training in a wide range of professions, as is the case with many of the top U.S. universities, which offer degrees in music performance (including singing and playing instruments), music history, music theory, music composition, [[music education]] (for individuals aiming to become elementary or high school music teachers) and, in some cases, conducting. On the other hand, some small colleges may only offer training in a single profession (e.g., [[sound recording]]).

While most university and conservatory music programs focus on training students in classical music, there are universities and colleges that train musicians for careers as jazz or [[popular music]] musicians and composers, with notable U.S. examples including the [[Manhattan School of Music]] and the [[Berklee College of Music]]. Two schools in Canada which offer professional jazz training are [[McGill University]] and [[Humber College]]. Individuals aiming at careers in some types of music, such as [[heavy metal music]], [[country music]] or [[blues]] are unlikely to become professionals by completing degrees or diplomas. Instead, they typically learn about their style of music by singing or playing in bands (often beginning in amateur bands, [[cover band]]s and [[tribute band]]s), studying recordings on DVD and the Internet, and working with already-established professionals in their style of music, either through informal [[mentoring]] or regular [[music lesson]]s. Since the 2000s, the increasing popularity and availability of Internet forums and YouTube "how-to" videos have enabled singers and musicians from metal, blues and similar genres to improve their skills. Many pop, rock and country singers train informally with [[vocal coach]]es and [[voice teacher]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelist.com/1275454/rihanna-hit-singer-gave-her-vocal-lessons/|title=The Hit Singer Who Gave Rihanna Informal Vocal Lessons|first=M.|last=Davis-McAfee|date=7 May 2023|website=The List}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://online.berklee.edu/courses/pop-and-rock-vocals|title=Pop and Rock Vocals|website=online.berklee.edu}}</ref>