Career questions tagged music-industry
How to get into songwriting/music/music industry locally?
I'm planning on majoring in business and minoring in music in college. I don't have a ton of experience in either, but would appreciate any tips on how to get involved with the local business/music scene. Also ways to combine those interests. I figure it's just about taking the leap of faith and sending emails/asking questions/putting myself out there, but if you have any personal stories or experience, that'd be appreciated!
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 can i get into the music business?
What are some good tips to getting into the music business? I want to play gigs and hopefully release my own music, and I was wondering if anybody had some advice to give? #spring25
Help! I have too many (performing arts) career interests!!?
I am a very ambitious person when it comes to what I want to do as far as my career goals. But, I have so many interests and things I want to do, that I just don't know how to either pick one (or a few), or just somehow try a bit of everything or something. Currently, I am interested in singing, acting, playing piano (solo, orchestral, accompaniment), and teaching piano/voice. I know opera combines singing and acting, so that might be an option, although I don't know how that would look with piano/piano teaching. I also think it would be really cool to be on Broadway! I could also go down the path of just focusing on teaching, and I think being a piano professor eventually would also be very interesting to me. I also could just choose between singing/acting, or piano, but that seems IMPOSSIBLE. I could never choose and abandon one of them, but I just don't know how I can make them work together. I think my main problem is that I don't know how I want my life to look like, so that's why I find it so hard to choose. If I don't do all of them, I feel like I'm abandoning opportunity in that field. Honestly, I just want to know how I could do it all if that's even possible.
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.
What does it takes to become a musician?
I'm interest on pursuing a music bachelor's degree specifically on vocal performance, but I want to know if the degree is necessary to become a musician or how else could I get started on the music-industry as a solo performer.
how do i get a music DAW?
i want to start my own band and i don't have a daw or a studio
How do i become a music producer for a band?
i write songs and i don't have a studio but i sing alot
How do i get college scouts to watch me play football ?
I really want to get recongnition and how to get recruited to go to college and maybe get a chance to play D1 and maybe for a really good college program.I want to get a scholarship for sports like track, Football.I want to get scouts to come to my game and watch me play so i can show them what i can do at the next level at college.
I have a question for singer. What is the most difficult part in this job?
I am a grade 6 student.
Real life experience from someone in the music industry?
How has your time in the industry been? Any tips to navigate networking? Experiences with people that have made you love it more or put you off of it?
Is a career in the music industry really worth it?
I know that music and sharing creativity makes me happy, but will it be enough to keep me afloat? How can I make it a more financially fulfilling career?
What can I do before I get my degree to jumpstart my resume?
Currently, I'm a senior in high school going to college for advertisement and hospitality with a concentration in the music industry. I do some advertising and event planning for my family's concert venue, but I don't know if that's enough to beef up my resume for future jobs. What else can I do?
if I want to do something in the fashion industry, but also want to do something in the music industry, is there any way to do both?
I'm a seventh grader who is interested in both fashion and music. If I did end up making songs, I'd use vocaloid software (Vocaloid is a bunch of voice banks that you can make sing and there's a lot of good songs made with it!). I also love fashion, and would love a job related to fashion as well. Are there any jobs in both industries I could do at the same time?
How do I enter the entertainment industry through hard work and talent?
I want to become a director of some sort of entertainment media but I often get the sense that to even get an opportunity you have to be well connected to powerful or influential people. I know talent isn't always the most important factor to getting noticed, but, is there a way to become a leader in the entertainment industry through self made opportunities? If so, what are the most effective steps to take?
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
Did I start my instrument too late?
Hello! I’m interested in becoming a professional classical musician. The problem is I started playing clarinet at the age of twelve and I am currently a freshman in high school. Most successful musicians start their instruments at an extremely young age. Did I start too late to make it in the world of music? I know that practice obviously will help to remedy this, but what else can I do?
how do I become a rapper at 20?
how to become a rapper at 20 in 12 grade my name is Brian and I want to become a rapper but don't know how to start I have 2 years of experience in writing songs
I want to make music when I'm older, but I don't know what I should study to make my music sound better?
I'm in seventh grade, but haven't taken chorus since 5th. I'm going to get back into it next year but what else should I do? I can't take chorus and an instrument at the same time.
How to become a singer Spanish?
how to become a singer I want to all ways since a kid to become someone would remember I want to give it to my career I want to give it a shot I would like to try my own music could be Spanish or anything .
what careers are available in the music industry?
if I pursue a career in music what job opportunities would be available for me
What is the best way to get connected to a record label?
I really need advice for a music career. I need to know how to get the best chance for a record label. *Note: This question was submitted anonymously by a student.
How can I get paid to be a Dj?
Hello all, I'm currently a full-time college student enrolled in a Music Production Technology program at San Diego City College (former Art Institute student) and have been creating, writing and producing music since 2018. I have recently become interested in pursuing becoming a DJ for financial reasons and am looking for any advice on how to start getting paid and hired for gigs at bars, clubs and festivals underground or not. I'm excited but nervous about the career path and looking for direction. Thanks!
How can I gain connections with people higher than me in order to secure my success in my music career?
I am 17, who has the dream to be apart of the music industry. I like to sing and rap even and even create and produce my own music on my own time. I hope i can succeed in the music industry and make a living off of it.
What type of skills or experiences are record labels looking for when reviewing an interns resume?
I am a Journalism and Graphic Design major. My ultimate career goal is to work for a record label. Some of the careers I had considered are marketing, design, content creation, etc. However, my school does not have any opportunities for students who want to work in the entertainment industry. So, what could I add to my resume to be of consideration.
What's something you like about having a career in the music industry?
While I'm working on starting a music career, I want to figure out some things people like about their job in the music industry.
What's something you wish you knew before starting a career in the music industry?
I know there are some jobs where you find out something that would've helped a lot before starting a career, and I want to know everything I can before I start my career. So, if there's anything you wish you knew before starting your career, what was it for you?
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.