A Musician in the UK

Before listening, use the dictionary to check that you know the meaning of the following words: music production agency; TV commercial; lack of ego; advertising company; briefs

Listen to the following interview with a musician in the UK and find out:

• Where he works. (type of company - large/small or self employed).
• Why he chose this profession.
• What type of tasks he has to do on a typical day at work.
• What personal qualities he suggests are needed by a musician.
• Does he describe any work processes or services that he provides?
• What he likes best and least about his job.
• How he thinks this line of work will change in the future.
• Where he sees himself in 5 - 10 years' time.

After you have practised, add more dialogue for some of the following situations:

• Simon calls Angela. He asks her if she can assist him on the soundtrack.
• The deadline for the soundtrack is the next day. Simon does not make it, and has to call Richard about it.
• The advertising company rejects Simon's work. Richard has to bring him the bad news.
• Simon does not quite understand what the director of the commercial wants from him. He has to talk to the director in person to get some more information.