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They vary widely. Among the backgrounds that are popular for those entering the business are musician (performing and studio), recording artist, trained composer, orchestrator, arranger, singer, music editor, songwriter, record production, and more.
There is no single most common background to those who are successful in the business, but there are some traits and habits that can be helpful (see next question!).