Career questions tagged music-composition
How did you decide what kind of music to write or what avenue in which to take your career to be successful? #Fall25
I have so many different avenues I want to explore, such as pop, international, film, etc. Is it better to pick one avenue or try several? #Fall25
How do you thrive in a music career where you are demographically in the minority? #Spring25
I love creating music, and my passion is to become a music composer for movies and films. My confidence is strained, however, because I am deeply in the minority (demographically). How can I be confident and successful in the midst of my journey?
Should I begin writing and publishing music (for school concert and marching like bands) to prepare my college resume?
I would like to become a band director and a composer one day for school bands and I was wondering if having published work would help me gain against my “opponents” when applying for college.
How can someone start their career in music composition as a novice composer?
I am a student in high school taking AP theory and other music classes. I really want to have a career in composing music, whether it be game OSTs, movie scores, or even just those silly songs in the background of advertisements. The problem is, I have no idea how to get into the industry. Like do I just find a place and apply like a normal job? Or do people have to contact me? (and how do I get them to?) If you have any answers or resources, it'd be highly appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻.
I am a High School student and don't know which career i would choose. For one I know people don't take music seriously, because of the jobs. But I love Both!!
Engineering and Music sound GREAT for me, but every time I search "engineering in the music industry" it says audio engineering, for some reason I was hoping something else. What kind of engineering would it fall under if I were to use it to work in the music industry? #civil-engineering #mechanical-engineering #music-industry #music-recording #music-producer #music-composition #music-education
How do i begin a musical career?
I want to learn how to make music my profession or even where to start. #music #music-production #music-industry #music-recording #music-education #music-composition
How do i get into a writing or singing position near me?
I have talent, I want to pursue it. I have a BS in english, mostly writing, and I want to know where that can take me. I also can act with my voice more than my expressions. #singing #voiceover #writing #music-composition
Where do composers find their inspiration?
Sometimes when I'm writing, I hit a wall and can't get inspired. Do you have any tips to find a creative spark? #music #music-performance #composition #music-composition
How do you go about getting commissioned as a composer?
I wish to make a living as a working composer and am curious as to how current composers get commissions. #music #music-performance #composition #music-composition