Career questions tagged music-education
How can I have both music and Electrical Engineering in my career?
I'm very passionate about music and plan to get a degree in electrical engineering. In what ways do people combine these two for their career? #Spring25
How do you get your name out there as a musician ?
I'm a bass player and i want to know how to get my name out and make it as least reliant on luck as possible .I am just starting music school in the fall at Berklee College of Music and I'm was wondering about this question so i can get a start on getting my name out there.
How to network as a musician in Graduate school?
This fall, I will be attending graduate school for musical performance. Fortunately, I will be a TA while learning, but I want to know how to network as a classical performer in school. I'd also love to teach private lessons while in school/after school. #spring25
What are some challenges music majors face?
As a high school sophomore, I am working on a career project and have decided to become a band teacher. So, I was wondering, what are some challenges music majors/teachers face? How do you overcome them?
How do I get involved with a marching band or a drum corps when my high school doesn’t have one?
I am a trumpet player going into high school next fall. I have been playing for three years and I love it. I’ve heard and looked forward to marching and preforming, and I’ve seen other high schools march before and that excites me. However, my high school doesn’t have one and our entire band has maybe 20 people. How do I get involved and learn to march?
How am I supposed to use a degree in music in order to make an impact on people without getting my major in music-education??
How am I supposed to use a degree in music in order to make an impact on people without getting my major in music-education? I plan to major in music in college and graduate in 2029.#Spring25
What is some advice you could give to a college student looking into teaching at the high school level?
I am a college sophomore transferring into a 4-year school for music education. I've already been substituting at my local elementary and high school to really get the feel of the job, but I was wondering what other advice people may have!
How do you find a good work-life balance, especially when there are concerts outside of school hours?
As a music teacher, there are out-of-school responsibilities, how do you navigate those with you family responsobities
As an aspiring musician, how hard would it be for me to find my target audience if my songs encompass a broad range of genres?
I am a huge fan of music of all kinds. As I learn and grow, I'm hoping to use inspiration from a number of different forms of music, ranging from metal to funk to EDM to simple acoustic melodies. In a world where people usually find one or two genres and stick to it in fear of losing their audience, I want to find a community of enthusiasts who are fans of music as a whole.
How Many years does a music education degree take?
Can I still participate in jazz band as a bassoon major? What about theater? I love performing and acting and don’t want to sacrifice them.?
How do I ensure a prosperous future of financial security for myself while maintaining my studies as a jazz artist at this age?
As a jazz musician in my first year of college, I have dedicated my entire life to studying music and performance. I have been blessed to participate in many prestigious national youth bands that have even gotten to tour the world. Even though this is great and has been extremely rewarding, I know that I need to learn how to actually make money as a musician in this world. I have many options regarding the path I can choose, but am leaning towards becoming a performer who writes her own music, tours the world, and conducts educational events along the way.
How do I begin my music career?
My name is Lancey , a 20 year old Ugandan that loves music especially gospel music. I want to begin a music company and also start singing that's why I want to know how one begins a music carrer
Can i become a doctor of eye and at the same time be a musician ?
I've always want to sing but then I don't want to make it my main or can I??
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.
Would I be able to become a Band Director while majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies?
I am a freshman in high school and I am looking at colleges on the website Collegevine, and lots of schools are saying they do not have music education majors, but they offer minors in music or interdisciplinary Studies. What majors/minors do I need to pursue in order to become a band director?
My name is Kylie. I am sixteen and currently a Junior. Do you have any recommendations on college for a student with an average GPA and a want to be a musical theatre major? I really need some advice on how to get into a certain college and which one to pick.
I have musical theatre experience. I have been in my high school drama club for over 6 years now. Some standout roles are: Carlotta (Phantom of the Opera), Mr.s Teavee (Charlie and the Chocloate Factory), Jan (Grease) along with many others. I have had voice lessons training for opera singing for almost 7 years now. I also perform at my community theatre. I also do color guard and am the captain this year. I also plan for trying out for all Ohio ( a show that has student actors from all across the state.) I have also done solo and ensemble for 2 years now. Freshman year: I did Kind Fortune smiles, class B, and got a 1. Sophomore year: I did Sebben crudele, class B Italian, and got a 1. I am doing a class A this year
How can I become a better musician ?
I love playing the piano and I want to know if there anyway I could improve/ increase my playing skills.
What colleges should I consider??
I want to be a music therapist and concert pianist; where should I go to college?
How do I become a singer before 20?
I want to be a pop singer by the time I turn 20. What should I do to make sure I get a record deal by then? And when I get it how do I keep it? And how do I know which record company to choose?
Do you need to go to college to be a singer?
What education do we need or, do we need any at all?
How can I get started with making music?
I'm a freshman in HS & I want to pursue music production as a possible career in college, does anyone know how I can get an early start on that? I love music, specifically rap (hip-hop & R&B too), and I was wondering if anyone knew any good websites that I could get started on with making beats. I'm a fast learner, but since it would be my first time experimenting, beginner-friendly websites would be preferred :) Also if anyone has tips/knows any good YouTube channels that discuss this topic, that would be greatly appreciated!
How can I somehow mix my passion for music with a career that is financially sound #Spring24?
I just began learning music theory and instruments and i may want to pursue a career in this maybe teaching #Spring24
What should my major be Lawyer, pharmacist, producer.?
I pretty much have 3 options I've narrowed it down to. Lawyer, pharmacist, music producer. Lawyer because I like to argue & I'm pretty good with backing up my reasons + they make a good amount of money, but it is possible it won't work out because I can't find a good law firm to work for. Pharmacists because they make a good amount of money no matter where you work. Music producer because I love music and making music (specifically beats for rap & I love rap/hip-hop in general) & I'd love to learn more about music theory, but I'm a female and if you aren't successful, I might lose a lot of money. In the end is it up to me and my desires or should I focus on the success rate & money?
Does it really matter where you go to college?
I plan to major in piano and voice performance with a minor in psychology, and then start private music lessons. Does it matter where I go to college, or should I try to get into one that is more prestigious in the realm of music performance? I kind of want to go to a Christian college that is closer to home, but obviously they aren't really known for music performance so I'm just wondering what I should do.
Tips and Info on music creating and yourself when it comes to creating music.
1. when did you start or when were you employed? 2. how many years have you worked in this career? 3. did you get an education for your job, and if so what was it? 4. how much is the average amount a new person would make? 5. how much could you make with a decent amount of experience to a lot? 6. what is the work environment like? (surroundings?)(People?) 7. around how long does it take to produce and release a song/beat? 8. tips for creating music. 9. how to avoid non-liked lyrics and create more that are enjoyable to listen to 10. fun fact(s) about the industry or yourself These are questions for someone in the music industry I have for a school project. I am studying music creators because that is what I wanted to do when I got older. I am mainly wanting a rap artist but it doesn't matter too much.
What is something you wish you would have known before your first job teaching music?
I'm researching possibly being a music teacher.
How much does it cost to become a music major?
I want to become a music major. But, i don't know how difficult/ expensive.
How do you record and publish music cost effectively with good sound quality?
Tips on recording and places to do so
How do I become successful in making music?
I would like to make music in the future and I want to know how some music software works