We surveyed ethnomusicologists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical ethnomusicologist. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become an ethnomusicologist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an ethnomusicologist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an ethnomusicologist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as an ethnomusicologist.