La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
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La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
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La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
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La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$35 - $55/hr
Group Session Rate: $75 - $90 * Flexible Work Schedule: * Monday - Friday: 2 PM - 8 PM * Saturday ... Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Music Therapy * Board Certification from the ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
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Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
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Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
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Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Temecula, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Temecula, CA · On-site
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
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Maintains necessary records; clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed. Music ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology; * Scales, tone production ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology; * Scales, tone production ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology; * Scales, tone production ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology; * Scales, tone production ...
Take accurate attendance for each online session and document all completed lessons. * Time ... Requirements: * Strong musical background, with proficiency in singing, basic piano,drums, or ...
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Take accurate attendance for each online session and document all completed lessons. * Time ... Requirements: * Strong musical background, with proficiency in singing, basic piano,drums, or ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
Special Education Music Therapist (7 weeks of paid time off and over $10,000 in benefits) Start ... All of your travel between schools, session planning, documentation, staff meetings, and ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$16 - $19.75/hr
Special Education Music Therapist (7 weeks of paid time off and over $10,000 in benefits) Start ... All of your travel between schools, session planning, documentation, staff meetings, and ...
La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$88K - $100K/yr
Conduct session observations, either live or recorded, and provide clear, actionable, documented ... Minimum 4 years of clinical music therapy experience.Experience working with children, individuals ...
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La Crescenta, CA · On-site
$88K - $100K/yr
Conduct session observations, either live or recorded, and provide clear, actionable, documented ... Minimum 4 years of clinical music therapy experience.Experience working with children, individuals ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
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Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$50/hr
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
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Chula Vista, CA · On-site
$50/hr
Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and * Follow applicable site ... Exporting, sharing, and presenting completed music projects; and * Creativity, collaboration ...
$5.22 - $9.12
13% of jobs
$9.12 - $13.03
10% of jobs
$14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.03 - $16.93
11% of jobs
The median wage is $19.33 / hr.
$16.93 - $20.83
28% of jobs
$20.83 - $24.74
4% of jobs
$24.74 - $28.64
4% of jobs
$29.98 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$28.64 - $32.54
17% of jobs
$32.54 - $36.45
0% of jobs
$36.45 - $40.35
4% of jobs
$40.35 - $44.26
0% of jobs
$44.26 - $48.16
10% of jobs
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$48
A typical day for a session musician often involves arriving at a recording studio, reviewing the music to be played, and performing tracks either solo or alongside other musicians under the guidance of producers or composers. You may be asked to sight-read new material, improvise, or adapt to last-minute changes in arrangements. Flexibility is key, as assignments can vary in musical style and length, sometimes requiring sessions at different studios or remote recording setups. Collaboration is common, so being able to communicate effectively and work efficiently with a variety of creative professionals is crucial for success in this role.
A session musician is a professional instrumentalist or vocalist hired to perform in studio recordings, live performances, or other musical projects without being a permanent band member. They are skilled in adapting to different styles and genres, often playing backing tracks for artists, commercials, film scores, or TV shows. Session musicians must learn material quickly and perform precisely, sometimes improvising or reading sheet music. Their work can range from short-term gigs to long-term collaborations, depending on the project.
To thrive as a Session Musician, you need excellent musicianship, sight-reading ability, versatility across genres, and a strong understanding of music theory, often supported by formal training or extensive professional experience. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), recording studio equipment, and sometimes music notation software is common in the field. Reliability, adaptability, and strong interpersonal communication help session musicians collaborate effectively with producers, artists, and other musicians. These combined skills ensure that session musicians can quickly adapt to diverse recording projects and deliver high-quality performances on tight deadlines.
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La Crescenta, CA, US
