Automation index

How much of a Musician’s job can AI already do?

A backing track and a score generate. Playing live, tuning to a room, and lasting a concert do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

21%

AI can already do 21% of this job.

#429 / 633

Musician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Compose, arrange and produce demos. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	30%	+4.8
Play in concert, session or pit. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Rehearse with the band and lock the live show. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Contracts, touring and promotion. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	16%	+2.2
Lessons, commissions and keeping the instrument. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
Total	100%		21%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#545 / 633

Stagehand

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Plot, marks and the weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Change, blackout and the one who is late. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Loads, pulleys and the one that slips. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Technical rehearsal and the one who walks the light. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The show, the surprise and not improvising loads. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Take nobody down, and the change on time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low