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Joshua
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Edmond, Oklahoma
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How do I know I've chosen the career that is right for me What if I'm not positive that I've chosen the right career. I want to be in the music business, but there are so many aspects of the business. ?
How do I know I've chosen the career that is right for me? What if I'm not positive that I've chosen the right career. I want to be in the music business, but there are so many aspects of the business.
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Aravind C
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Aravind’s Answer
Advance my career: This resource helps you reflect on your career goals, explore new career opportunities, and align with your manager to achieve your career aspirations. It includes tools and solutions for skill-building experiences and career development
Music Producer: A music producer understands both the creative and commercial sides of the business and develops relationships with musicians and record labels. They assist with recording projects, choosing material, and managing budgets
Music Producer: A music producer understands both the creative and commercial sides of the business and develops relationships with musicians and record labels. They assist with recording projects, choosing material, and managing budgets
Recording Engineer: An audio engineer captures and manipulates sound in the studio, dealing with both analog and digital audio, compressors, microphones, and signal flow
Music Producer: A music producer understands both the creative and commercial sides of the business and develops relationships with musicians and record labels. They assist with recording projects, choosing material, and managing budgets
Music Producer: A music producer understands both the creative and commercial sides of the business and develops relationships with musicians and record labels. They assist with recording projects, choosing material, and managing budgets
Recording Engineer: An audio engineer captures and manipulates sound in the studio, dealing with both analog and digital audio, compressors, microphones, and signal flow
Hi Aravind! Can you give insight to Joshua on how to know if any of these music careers could be a good choice?
Sharyn Grose, Admin
Each of these paths offers unique opportunities and challenges. Joshua should consider his motivations, skillset, and aspirations when deciding which music career might be the best fit for him. If he has any specific questions or needs further guidance, feel free to ask!
Aravind C
Morgan Harvey
Consulting
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Hey Joshua! This is such a good question. I don't think there is just "1 right career" for anyone. My best piece of advice is to try new things, take new opportunities, figure out what you like and what you don't like. You can change careers at any time if you end up somewhere that isn't the right fit. But, the most important thing is to try new experiences to see what is working for you. Hope this helps!
Alex Davis
Human Resources Strategy
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Akron, Ohio
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1. Reflect on What Energizes You
Identify the tasks or projects that make you feel most engaged and fulfilled, tasks you can do all day and still not tire of them
Ask yourself: Do you enjoy creating, performing, managing, marketing, or something else within music?
Consider taking strengths assessments (like StrengthsFinder) to better understand where your natural talents and interests align with roles in the industry
2. Explore Broadly, Then Narrow Down
The music business includes roles in production, performance, management, marketing, technology, legal, and more.
Try internships, volunteer opportunities, or short-term projects in different areas to get firsthand experience.
Talk to professionals in various roles to learn about their day-to-day work and career paths.
3. Accept That Uncertainty is Normal
Many successful professionals didn’t have a clear path at the start and made lateral moves or pivots as they discovered what suited them best
It’s okay to not love every aspect of your current role; focus on what you do enjoy and seek more of those opportunities
4. Seek Mentors and Build Your Network
Find mentors who can offer guidance and share their own experiences navigating the industry.
Attend industry events, join music business associations, and connect with peers to broaden your perspective.
5. Stay Flexible and Open to Change
The music industry is evolving rapidly, especially with technology and AI
Be open to new roles or emerging areas that might not have existed when you started your journey.
6. Reassess Regularly
Periodically check in with yourself: Are you learning, growing, and feeling challenged in positive ways?
If not, it’s okay to pivot. Career paths are rarely linear, and each experience adds to your skill set and understanding.
Identify the tasks or projects that make you feel most engaged and fulfilled, tasks you can do all day and still not tire of them
Ask yourself: Do you enjoy creating, performing, managing, marketing, or something else within music?
Consider taking strengths assessments (like StrengthsFinder) to better understand where your natural talents and interests align with roles in the industry
2. Explore Broadly, Then Narrow Down
The music business includes roles in production, performance, management, marketing, technology, legal, and more.
Try internships, volunteer opportunities, or short-term projects in different areas to get firsthand experience.
Talk to professionals in various roles to learn about their day-to-day work and career paths.
3. Accept That Uncertainty is Normal
Many successful professionals didn’t have a clear path at the start and made lateral moves or pivots as they discovered what suited them best
It’s okay to not love every aspect of your current role; focus on what you do enjoy and seek more of those opportunities
4. Seek Mentors and Build Your Network
Find mentors who can offer guidance and share their own experiences navigating the industry.
Attend industry events, join music business associations, and connect with peers to broaden your perspective.
5. Stay Flexible and Open to Change
The music industry is evolving rapidly, especially with technology and AI
Be open to new roles or emerging areas that might not have existed when you started your journey.
6. Reassess Regularly
Periodically check in with yourself: Are you learning, growing, and feeling challenged in positive ways?
If not, it’s okay to pivot. Career paths are rarely linear, and each experience adds to your skill set and understanding.