This report is generated from 2025 US Find-a-Musician profile data. Rankings reflect marketplace demand and activity across musician wanted ads, genres and locations.
The 2025 data suggests strong demand for musicians in the USA, with Drummers, Bass Guitarists and Lead Guitarists occupying the top three wanted roles.
Key Findings
- Drummers topped the wanted musician rankings in the USA.
- Bass Guitarists and Lead Guitarists remained in strong demand.
- Bass Guitarists showed one of the strongest upward movements.
- Rock remained the most common genre among US musicians.
- Los Angeles ranked as the USA's most active music city.
- Bass Guitarists were in notably short supply compared with demand.
Most Wanted Musicians
Fastest Rising Wanted Roles
- Bass Guitarist
- Pianist
- Lead Vocalist
Most Common Genres
- Rock
- Hard Rock
- Heavy metal
- Pop
- Punk
Most Active Music Cities
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Antonio
- Chicago
- Phoenix
Roles with Strong Demand
- Bass Guitarist - very high demand
- Keyboard Player - very high demand
- Drummer - strong demand
- Lead Guitarist - strong demand
- Saxophonist - moderate demand
Fastest rising compares selected-year wanted-ad share against the previous year.
Methodology
This report is based on musician wanted ads and musician profiles created on Find-a-Musician during 2025. Rankings are derived from US user activity and profile data collected throughout the year.