Musicians provide entertainment through live performances and recording music for media and groups. The career requires long hours rehearsing and revising music, frequent performances, and dealing with periods of unemployment. Training begins at a young age through school music programs and continues through college and conservatories. Musicians can work part-time or full-time, with median wages around $21.24 per hour depending on their skills and frequency of work. They are driven by their passion for music and appreciation from crowds.