Shirin Ahmadlou, wife of Nasser Cheshm Azar

Pursuing a career as a composer can provide opportunities for artistic expression and fulfillment. Because the industry is highly competitive, it’s helpful to learn more about what a composer is and what skills they need when deciding if the role is right for you. There are many resources and programs you can explore if you’re interested in becoming a professional composer. In this article, we explain what a composer is, list some of their common duties, elaborate on helpful skills, provide salary and job outlook information, detail some of their job requirements and describe a composer’s work environment.