• performing in concerts and participating in recording sessions;
• practising regularly;
• preparing for auditions;
• preparing for and attending rehearsals;
• maintaining the instrument;
• setting up/tuning the instrument and other equipment as well as arranging for its transportation, if it is large;
• learning new pieces of music to extend their repertoire;
• handling the administration of business activities such as promotion, handling accounts, negotiating fees and organising distribution of their recordings both offline and online, e.g. making their music available for sale on iTunes;
• seeking out and liaising with new venues in which to perform;
• delivering educational work in schools, businesses and the wider community.