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?
Musician
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#429 / 633
View rankingMusician
Where the time goes
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Play in concert, session or pit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Rehearse with the band and lock the live show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Contracts, touring and promotion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Lessons, commissions and keeping the instrument.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- Compose, arrange and produce demos
- Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists
- Play in concert, session or pit
- Contracts, touring and promotion
- musico
- musician
- instrumentista
- concertista
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2652
IS WORK OVER?
Video producer
34%
#22 / 633
View rankingVideo producer
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- project management principles
- film production process
- accounting techniques
- audiovisual products
- copyright legislation
- work with motion picture editing team
- manage budgets
- consult with production director
- select scripts
- liaise with financiers
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654