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dylan
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Bartlett, Tennessee
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what can i expect after graduating college and going into the work field??
i am a music education major and i am curious if finding a job would be easy or difficult
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Doran Heck
Music Production
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Asheville, North Carolina
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Doran’s Answer
Dylan,
If you are willing to move to a different place, you may be able to find a music education job faster. I worked in elementary music and was able to find a job within months but I had to move. Good luck to you.
Sincerely,
Doran
If you are willing to move to a different place, you may be able to find a music education job faster. I worked in elementary music and was able to find a job within months but I had to move. Good luck to you.
Sincerely,
Doran
Sonjanita L. Moore
Adjunct Professor
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Chicago, Illinois
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Hi,
Thanks for committing to our future musicians. I agree of looking into geographic areas that particularly have vibrant music scenes (Atlanta, LA, New Orleans, NYC, Memphis, Chicago, etc). Given the major cuts in school budgets I advise that you widen your search or gig ideas:
1) Consider applying to non-public schools (charter schools, private schools, boarding schools, Catholic schools, Special Education Schools)
2) Apply to community based organizations and non-profits that offer daytime programming for PreK/Kindergarten and after-school programming for all ages
3) Look into teaching Continuing Improvement courses for adult learners at community colleges
4) Teach an online course or sign up to teach small group classes with organizations, like Varsity Tutors, Back to Basics, BrightKids, etc.
5) Check jobs with music organizations or associations, like the Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, music museums.
Thanks for committing to our future musicians. I agree of looking into geographic areas that particularly have vibrant music scenes (Atlanta, LA, New Orleans, NYC, Memphis, Chicago, etc). Given the major cuts in school budgets I advise that you widen your search or gig ideas:
1) Consider applying to non-public schools (charter schools, private schools, boarding schools, Catholic schools, Special Education Schools)
2) Apply to community based organizations and non-profits that offer daytime programming for PreK/Kindergarten and after-school programming for all ages
3) Look into teaching Continuing Improvement courses for adult learners at community colleges
4) Teach an online course or sign up to teach small group classes with organizations, like Varsity Tutors, Back to Basics, BrightKids, etc.
5) Check jobs with music organizations or associations, like the Grammys, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, music museums.
Jin Yue
Supplychain
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Dalian, Liaoning, China
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Jin’s Answer
Friendships and social life change
College friends scatter to different cities/jobs.
You’ll make new friends at work, but relationships move slower.
Socializing often becomes planned, not spontaneous.
College friends scatter to different cities/jobs.
You’ll make new friends at work, but relationships move slower.
Socializing often becomes planned, not spontaneous.
Liam Rielly
Data Center Technician
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Manassas, Virginia
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Liam’s Answer
I agree with Doran. Move somewhere you can easily get a job. Some areas of the United States don't value early music education as much as others and you will find that changes all over the country. Keep an open mind and be creative when finding opportunity and I doubt you will have a problem.
In general, when starting a new career if you say "I am going to move to Los Angeles and bake muffins for a living", you likely won't. If you say "I would like to live as far west as possible and cook or bake to get started", you likely will be able to. The point is if you choose the place and the niche to start it won't be absolutely impossible to get the job, just a lot less likely. Sometimes you are lucky and you are where you need to be, sometimes the job is in a place you want to move. Just be flexible and boast your skills, I know you got this!
In general, when starting a new career if you say "I am going to move to Los Angeles and bake muffins for a living", you likely won't. If you say "I would like to live as far west as possible and cook or bake to get started", you likely will be able to. The point is if you choose the place and the niche to start it won't be absolutely impossible to get the job, just a lot less likely. Sometimes you are lucky and you are where you need to be, sometimes the job is in a place you want to move. Just be flexible and boast your skills, I know you got this!
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