What did Johann Sebastian bach do for a living?

Answer 1

His first few jobs (Arnstadt, Mühlhausen, Weimar) were as a church organist; he composed some for these, but playing was his main responsibility. In Cöthen and then in Leipzig, though a lot of his job was to write new music, he was also responsible for rehearsing the music and directing the performances. In Leipzig he had to teach music classes in the church school as well, and even taught Latin. Also, he taught private music lessons for much of his life. I don't know if he worked at any other trade or profession outside of these.

Answer 2

Bach wrote beautiful compositions such as AIR IN F and MINUET. Bach is awesome(;

Answer 3

He was a prolific composer, teacher and organist. He was frequently commissioned (paid) for his published works.

Answer 4

He worked for the duke as an organist at age 19 then decided to quit and work for the church he attended.

Answer 5

He was a composer