Career Questions tagged Music

Can music be a good career path for me?

I've been interested in music in one way or another as long as I can remember. I love listening to hip-hop, jazz, rnb, etc. as well as I love playing it. My dad is the one who introduced music to me early in life. He would always play the bass and drums. I have my share in a few instruments...

#musician #singer #music-production #music #music-industry

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Kela Parker | Performer-Composer, Arranger, Singer, Pianist, Guitarist, Writer Yes! At this point it sounds like your interests are so ...

What are the pros and cons of making it into the music industry?

#musicindustry #music #singing #singer...

#singer-songwriter

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Alex F | Self-Employed Musician This is a great question and one that different people will ...

Do most people who major in music finish college?

#music #college #college-major...

#music-industry

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Diamond H.

Scott Bedell | Theatre Professional and Consultant This is tricky to answer and varies by schools greatly. Right ...

Is Having a Degree in Music Composition extremely important for Game Design?

Unfortunately, my college does not currently have a degree program for Music Composition and Production (to my knowledge) for accompanying a game design major; however, with so many online resources and possibilities for learning music, I would like to know how important it is. Also, if there...

#music-industry #music-production #indiecomposer #musician #gamedesign #singer #music #composer

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Sheri Kimes | US Consumer Online Business Manager at Dell Hey Samuel! Having a music composition degree is not a requirement ...

How old can you be to start?

#music I'd love to be...

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Jasanpreet Kaur Bhatia | HR Professional || Adviser || Startup Enthusiastic || ... Hi SH. S,There is no age to learn music. You are ...

I want to become a singer,how many years do I have to spend in college to become one?

Can you leave college after thouse years? am I allowed Too?...

#music

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David George | Psychic Detective at David George Psychic/Medium I am not currently aware of any credited vocal colllege. But ...

What is the best way to find and maintain a mentor in my field of mental health?

I am interested in Music Therapy. #music #health #psychology...

#career

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Active Oct 07 at 12:28 AM

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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The field of mental health is very broad, so the first ...

Can I get a minor in Music(vocals) while also getting my bachelors in fashion?

I am not really sure how minors work... do they require you to make more work meanwhile your bachelors is something you will be more based on.... does it make your graduation prolong? # #music...

#career-counseling

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Lashay Taylor | --Career Counselor, Educator, and Motivator Hi Eimee:. Thank you for this question. A lot of first-year ...

I am in the 12th grade and I am just beginning to explore my future career. What are some helpful next steps I can take to get me started in that career field?

At school I am most interested in music, history, and sociology, while my hobbies include singing, doing crossword puzzles, and dancing. A topic that I am most passionate about is how music affects people. #music...

#career

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Albert Perkins | Retail Manager It is amazing that you have identified areas of interest for ...

What should I possess if I'm interested in entertainment and music industry?

Hello! I'm Mrigakshi from India. I am a science student of 12th grade. Before choosing I was interested in medical science but when I realized that I am not made for medical science I want to work in an entertainment and music industry. Even though before choosing my stream I was into medical...

#music-production #music

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Active Sep 25 at 11:37 PM

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Jamie Weare Hi! So glad that you’re interested in music. Music speaks from ...

What kind of High School classes do you need to take for a music teacher??

I am an 8th grader at school in Indiana. I enjoy music so much. Music is my life. I want to be a music teacher when I get older. I have chosen this career based off of my love for music. I have been playing music and singing since I was born basically. #music #musician #music-education...

#singer

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Joey Lavarias | Teaching Fellow at The Juilliard School I'm glad you love music! Just like you, I fell in ...

How often do singers perform in a year?

#singing #music...

#singer

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Cora Callander Honestly, it really depends on your age and gender. Speaking as ...

What prerequisites are necessary for a Music Teaching Education major?

I want to major in Music Teaching Education, and when I looked up the required classes I saw that there were no basic English, History, Math, or Science classes on the list. I was under the impression that those basic core classes would be required, at least for a quarter or two of each, in...

#prerequisites #music #college-major

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Arthur Gooden | General Manager You will still take all your core classess. Usually you won't ...

What are some affordable colleges for Music Technology in Indiana?

#music #music-industry...

#musician

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What kind of job can I apply for with a Music Technology degree?

#music #musictechnonlog #job...

#career

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Active Aug 26 at 01:00 PM

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Kai Doh H.

Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The application of this degree is very broad. The answer to ...

How do I find out about apprenticeships and other ways to get practical experience during college?

#music #orchestral-music...

#music-performance

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Active Aug 19 at 11:16 AM

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Alex F | Self-Employed Musician There are not many "apprenticeships" if you're referring to orchestral performance. ...

Which is a better profession to pursue: marching band or computer science?

I've been around computers all my life and I love working with them. However, it seems like it could be a lot of work and not much fun to do as a job. Marching band/music seems really fun, but I don't think it'd be worth it money-wise and I won't be able to do it my entire life unless I go into...

#band #computers #technology #music

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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The one to pursue is the one which most closely matches ...

I want to double major with music performance and international studies. I know this kind of double major is done often, but is it difficult to balance so many classes, especially with the strict schedule of music?

#music #musician #major #music-performance #double-major...

#internatioal-affairs

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Brenna M.

Eula Biezen | Owner & Interior Designer Hi Brenna M.To the contrary, many very logical people, have also ...

I have auditions for music schools in February, how do I best prepare with the volume of things to learn?

I have to prepare 4 pieces, scales (major, minor, chromatic), and an etude. #college #college-selection #music #music-performance...

#music-industry

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Joey Lavarias | Teaching Fellow at The Juilliard School Before we get to the nitty gritty, I'm also from Port ...

I am having a hard time to choose between being a physical therapist and a music? I wanted to know which one would be the best option for me?

I love listening to music and singing and dancing is my passion. But I also enjoy helping injured and ill people. #music-industry #music...

#therapy

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Active Aug 20 at 03:15 AM

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Jonathan Sutherland | Director of Marketing at Feeding Children Everywhere Have you thought about becoming a music therapist? You can combine ...

Music Education Time Management

Incoming Freshman with a Major in Music Education with concerns about time management. I have heard it is a stressful major and would like any supportive comments and advice to better prepare myself for Fall Semester. #music #time-management #choral #freshman...

#teaching

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Active Jul 29 at 12:27 AM

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Alex F | Self-Employed Musician Majoring in any aspect of music is difficult. While the rest ...

what is the best way to get in screen writing and directing?

#films #television...

#music

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Active Sep 25 at 11:34 PM

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Jamie Weare Hi! Film is such an exciting career! Both my brother and ...

What college is best fitted for me if i am a musician

#music I am very good at the drums and i stared at 10 (i just turned 10 that...

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Active Jul 23 at 08:59 PM

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Layla S.

Paul Chris | Drummer, Recording Engineer, Producer Hi Layla,Depending on what your wanting to major in has a ...

if i wanted to become a singe do i have to go to collage or can i just be a one hit wonder and get a job

#music # #music-industry...

#jobs

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Active Jul 29 at 12:52 AM

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Adriananna V.

Alex F | Self-Employed Musician You're kind of asking 3 questions in that one. One does ...

What does it take to become a DJ?

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Joshua Wilson | CEO at C.G. Productions Everything in music is subjective if you to be a DJ ...

As a music educator, what strategies do you use to deal with problems such as upset parents/students, difficulty with the school administration, self-doubt, etc.?

#music #education #college #school...

#music-education

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Rafailia Bampasidou | Freelance Musician at Raflak I try to adapt to each student, give my knowledge to ...

Can I get a job in the music industry with an economics degree?

How likely is it for me to be able to gain employment in the music industry with an economics degree? I figure there are lots of opportunities for that degree to be useful in such a market run industry.. Just wondering! #music #music-industry...

#economics

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Active Aug 05 at 07:02 PM

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mehika P.

Rafailia Bampasidou | Freelance Musician at Raflak Actually there are more chances for you getting a job in ...

Path to a great job in the music industry?

I've looked into several different jobs in the music industry but was wondering what sort of path I should be taking in order to set myself up for the greatest chance of success. #music...

#career-path

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Active Jul 07 at 12:30 PM

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mehika P.

Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential Congratulations on wanting to have a job in music! It is ...