Looking for a job in the music industry? Then this is the category for you. Not only will I show you some music business jobs already out there, but I also provide guides letting you know how to increase the likeliness you get these jobs, and how to keep things professional. As a musician, you are a business!
Being passionate about music and wanting to have a career in music can be discouraging at times – everyone knows how hard it is to make a go of it as an artist. It can even feel impossible at times. That doesn’t mean you should be discouraged. There are many, many jobs in the music…
The music industry is a fragmented and diverse world made up of executives, managers, publicists, musicians and everything in between. There are labels and talent agencies, PR and tech companies, Performances Rights Organizations and internet radio stations, social media platforms and specialized apps and many other types of organizations and businesses. Finding your place in…
The artistic side of the music industry tends to get most of the attention. But without the people working behind the scenes, some of the success stories you’ve become familiar with may have never happened. And, even though some of these people may not be in the limelight, many of them have rewarding and lucrative…
There are many professions in the music industry. That’s why I think it’s funny when people say, “there is no money in music”. If there’s no money in what you’re doing, you should either find a new discipline, or find a different approach! Don’t take this the wrong way – it takes time to build…
There’s more to the music industry than just being an artist. The music business is a big industry, generating more than $130 billion annually. And if you’re thinking of moving into the business side of music, I can’t blame you. Sure, it can be an unstable industry, but it’s definitely not as unstable as being an artist….
If you’re trying to secure gigs, appear on music shows or get music related jobs, you need a music CV (aka a music business resume). While the topic of creating a music resume and why that’s important may not be the most exciting one, that doesn’t make it any less important. There are other guides…
I’m sure there aren’t many singers who would turn down chart positions and a full time living from their songs. That said, it’s not easy to get to this stage, and it can often take a while till you’re earning even a part time living from your music. Did you know though that you could…
Ok, so today we’re going to talk about how to fund your music career. If you’ve been in this game for a while, you’ll know that making music isn’t cheap. Costs constantly arise, such as buying studio time, the cost of equipment and instruments, and investing in your music marketing education. If you’ve got a…
Question: Should I quit my job to pursue my dream music career? In this article we will look at reasons for and against quitting your day job to pursue music. At the end, I will give you my personal thoughts on the matter, and a solution that could give you the best of both worlds….