We surveyed 228 piano accompanists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical piano accompanist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a piano accompanist?
Low
High
Working as a piano accompanist typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a piano accompanist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a piano accompanist 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 a piano accompanist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a piano accompanist.
Do piano accompanists work full-time or part-time?
2% of piano accompanists work in full-time roles while 98% work part-time.
Is being a piano accompanist stressful?
Low
High
Piano accompanists tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a piano accompanist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a piano accompanist.
How competitive is the workplace for piano accompanists?
Low
High
Piano accompanists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a piano accompanist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for piano accompanists.
Are piano accompanists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a piano accompanist, and a highly valuable part of the career.