The job consists of adjusting or creating sound for a person working in music industry. You can also register songs in a Studio to help the musician publish his creations.
It's really irregular. One day, you can work for 3 hours and the next 14 hours. You must be ready to be on the road and maybe not sleep as much as you want. But, if you like changing in your life, you'll like the job.
Of course, it is. Without it, there would be no music recorded, the only music you could hear is live show. There would be no television shows and no sound in video games.
You must follow at least 3 years of sound technology in college, then, you can improve with support class.
If you work really hard and get famous for your efforts, you can be recruited by a band and supervise their shows all around the world. Also, you can hear new song before they go out because you are registering them.
Sadly, no. This is like every other job, you need to work hard and have the qualities to reach the sound tech universes. You also need to like barely every music style and have a musical hearing, to be able to adjust correctly the sound without disturbing feedback.
You must have leadership, love working with people, be patient, work harder and love changing schedule regularly.
It depends on what job exactly you are working on. If you are supervising live shows, you are paid by contract, you choose your salary. If you are working in studio or creating sound and music for video games or movie, your salary can vary between $45 Canadian and $60 Canadian an hour.
Sadly, no. The formation demand is very high and the acceptation quota is very low. At least, when you finish the formation you passed at least one year in stage, so you can be placed in the company if you did well.
Really, it is a trip for everyone loving music. It is really worth it to have this lifestyle for everybody who is passionate about music. The only thing is to check well the condition and once it's done, be happy with your job.