NZ Herald, Workplaces by Liane Voisey 30th July 2003 Name: Caitlin Smith Age: 31 Job title: Jazz singer and voice coach I Working hours: Long. 20 hours performing and rehearsing a week, 37 hours of teaching, plus admin and travel to and from gigs Employees: Studios, bars, private students Pay:$20,000-$50,000 Qualifications needed: None, although an academic course on contemporary performance is an advantage Career prospects: Anything from gigging at bars and session work to getting a major recording contract for the lucky few Describe what you do: As a jazz singer I do three to four gigs a week with my band The Fondue Set, at bars such as Iguacu, Opus and Mecca and some private functions.… Read the rest