Download or read book Great Careers in Music written by Brienna Rossiter and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book highlights various careers in music, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.
Download or read book Great Jobs for Music Majors written by Jan Goldberg and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book The Best Jobs in the Music Industry written by Michael Redman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people looking at the music industry as a career only think of artist, producer, and engineer, but there are a multitude of other exciting options that offer financial security and keep you close to the music you love. The Best Jobs in the Music Industry is an essential guide for those who want to explore different areas of the industry beyond these obvious routes. This second edition includes updates and even more exclusive interviews with top professionals, giving a look at how music jobs have changed and the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the industry. Michael Redman takes readers on a tour of different music careers—from performer to label executive to recording engineer and music producer, plus more—and boils down the essentials of each job and what you will need to get your foot in the door including: job requirements skill set potential revenue longevity benefits challenges Over sixty professionals in the business share their experiences, the good and bad, and how you might take your next steps in your career—including Lee Sklar (session and touring musician), Damon Tedesco (scoring mixer), Adam Parness (executive licensing at Spotify), Mike Ladman (music supervisor at Droga5 advertising), David Newman (composer), Michael Semanick (re-recording mixer), Conrad Pope (orchestrator), Todd Rundgren (music legend), Gary Calamar (music supervisor), Mark Bright (producer), and Steven Vincent (SVP of Music & Soundtracks for the Disney Channel).
Download or read book The Musician s Way A Guide to Practice Performance and Wellness written by Gerald Klickstein and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009-08-06 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
Download or read book The Music Career You Don t Have Yet written by David Ruttenberg and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter where you are in your career--from unemployed beginner to seasoned professional--I can help you find the best jobs in the Music or Entertainment Industry right now.Maybe you have been unsuccessful getting a record label to sign you. It could be that no publishing company has licensed your songs. Perhaps you are not sure how to get a high-paying job instead of performing in seedy bars and clubs.Despite everything--I know I can help you.I will be happy to show you how to quit your job, become educated, and make money in the music business today. You can achieve happiness without having to work a second job at Starbucks or Uber.For nearly 40 years, I have had more than a dozen careers in the music and entertainment industries. Some of these jobs include:GRAMMY® ProducerAFM Recording Engineer/MixerBMI® Composer/Arranger/PublisherMusician/PerformerPublisher.com EntrepreneurVice President of SalesRegional Marketing ManagerAdvertising Sales ManagerTechnical and Legal ConsultantInstructorLecturerMentor, andAuthorIn my book, I give you the secrets that provides you with an advantage through education, strategy and networking. You also receive a Proven, 10-Step System that reveals numerous careers that enabled me to earn more than $15,000 each and every month. Year after year.And no, I did not come from a family of musicians or industry professionals. I also did not have any friends who were connected to the music or entertainment business.I simply had some great teachers and mentors who shared their secrets and strategies with me.And now, I want to do share the same with you.This is not a get-rich-quick system. It's proven and it works whether your a vocalist, musician, singer-songwriter, lyricist, band, or performer. It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned professional or just starting out. I have personally used these strategies and have been hired time and again in many different cities in the United States for many, many types of jobs and careers.If I can do it, you can too.You can count on me to:Show you how to match your talents and goals with secret jobs that few people know about.Give you a proven system to research the best jobs and salaries that meet your objectives.Guide you when meeting, interviewing and negotiating the best employment agreement available.Also show you how to improve your career and stature in the industry long after you secure the job you want.After you spend some time reading this book and following my proven strategies, I am confident you could have great success like me. BONUS OFFERS: Within the book, I provide a FREEBIES section that helps compliment the knowledge you'll obtain and increase your chances of success. For example, you can:Learn how to work directly with me as your put 10-Step System to work. Whether it is in my book, online, or in real-time, I am happy to mentor you to get the job and career you want.Find out about hidden job offers and career announcements that I post on a monthly basis.Enter to win a 1-hour free mentoring session with me. Learn when the next book in the MusiCareers.com's Employment Series becomes available.Participate in my social and professional networking website and meet other potential employers in the music and entertainment industries.So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today.
Download or read book Careers with Music 1972 written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Careers in Nature written by Connor Stratton and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book highlights various careers in nature, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.
Download or read book Great Careers In Music written by Romeo Felciano and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you recently decided that you want to pursue your passion for music, but have no idea where to start? If you've been doing music as a hobby for a while now and you want to get more serious, you're in the right place. No matter where you are in your career from unemployed beginner to seasoned professional.
Download or read book Get More Fans The DIY Guide to the New Music Business written by Jesse Cannon and published by Jesse Cannon. This book was released on 2012-11-25 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Do I Promote My Music On A Small Budget? How Do I Get My YouTube Videos to Spread? How Do I Turn Casual Fans Into One’s Who Buy From Me? How Do I Get Written About On Blogs? How Do I Increase Turnout At Shows? How Do I Make Fans Using Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr And SoundCloud? With every day that passes, the power the major labels once had dies a little more. The chance to get the same exposure as your favorite musicians gets easier and easier. The hurdles that would only allow you to get popular, if the right people said your music was good enough, are gone. You can now get exposed to thousands of potential fans without investing 1% of what musicians used to by building a fanbase based on listeners love for your music. No more writing letters hoping that A&R writes you back. This book explains how you do it. While many books will tell you obvious information, legal mumbo-jumbo and marketing catchphrases that don’t help you get more fans. Our experience working with real bands - from upstarts like Man Overboard and Transit to legends like The Cure, The Misfits and Animal Collective, has led us to understand the insider tricks and ideas that go into some of the most important groups of our time. We produce records, do licensing deals, negotiate record contracts and get the musicians we work with written about on websites like Pitchfork and Vice. We have worked with bands who started off as nothing and became something. Unlike any other book written on the subject we have compiled the knowledge no one else has been willing to print in fear of obsoleting their own career. We give you thousands of ideas on how to get people to hear your music and turn them into fans who pay to support your music. Whether you are a label owner, musician, manager, booking agent or publicist there is information in this book that will help you do what you do better. Enjoy! For more information see GetMoreFansBook.com
Download or read book Career Opportunities in the Music Industry written by Shelly Field and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the previous edition: ..".a practical and concise guide...a valuable resource...recommended."--American Reference Books Annual
Download or read book Beyond Talent written by Angela Myles Beeching and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely considered a classic, Beyond Talent is the "go to" guide for musicians. This newly revised and updated 3rd edition cracks the code of how to build a creatively fulfilling career in music. With key insights into the mindset issues that often plague musicians, veteran career coach AngelaMyles Beeching provides a wealth of strategies, examples, and real-world solutions. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, fund your projects, and cultivate a community of support so you can manage your career like a pro-without losing your soul. Andthis edition goes further: it unpacks how to deal head on with the typical "inner" challenges musicians face. From getting past perfectionism and fear, to sustaining motivation, finding your artistic voice, managing projects, time, and money, and setting achievable goals.With her straight-shooting, energizing approach, Beeching presents a wealth of practical solutions to help musicians take charge of their careers and get past the obstacles that have held them back. Whether you're an emerging artist or a mid-career professional, this edition offers the inspirationto transform your music career journey so you can get more of your best work out into the world and finally become the artist you are meant to be. Includes a free downloadable companion workbook.
Download or read book Exploring Careers in Music written by and published by Rlpg/Galleys. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and expanded edition includes dozens of new and revised entries that reflect changes in music career opportunities and required skills and training. A valuable resource for teachers and their students, college placement offices, and school libraries, and an indispensable guide for those eager to embark on a rewarding career path.
Download or read book Opportunities in Music Careers Revised Edition written by Robert Gerardi and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-04-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Opportunities in Music Careers is an encyclopedic view of the world of music—pop to classical, performer to management. Its diversity is quite astounding, and a young person in love with music can find a place in the field of his or her choice . . . I hope that [it] becomes required reading for all serious music students.” --John Corigliano, Composer, Distinguished Professor; Pulitzer prize, Academy Award, and Grammy Award winner Opportunities in Music Careers explores every facet of occupations within the music industry—from publishing and teaching to composing and performing. In this new edition of an acclaimed career guide, you’ll find helpful contact information for colleges, universities, and professional organizations that support the musical arts. Packed with helpful advice and information from an expert in the field, this book includes realistic information on earnings potential and tips and techniques for planning, surviving, and succeeding in the music industry. This necessary resource--rated “Outstanding” by the National Career Development Association--is a must-have for anyone interested in learning more about and excelling in a career in music.
Download or read book Great on the Job written by Jodi Glickman and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great on the Job offers a much-needed "people skills" primer and masterclass in all facets of workplace communication Do you know how to ask for help at work without sounding dumb? Do you know how to get valuable and useful feedback from your colleagues? Have you mastered your professional elevator pitch so that every time you meet someone, they remember and are impressed by you? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you need Great on the Job. In 2008, Jodi Glickman launched Great on the Job, a communications consulting firm whose distinguished client list includes Harvard Business School, Wharton, The Stern School of Business, Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup. Now, Glickman's three-step training program is available in book form for the first time. With case studies, micro strategies, and example language, readers will learn communication skills that can be practiced and implemented immediately. In today's economy, it's not typically the smartest, hardest working or most technically savvy who succeed. Instead, the ability to communicate well is often the most important precursor to success in the workplace. So whether you're a star performer or a struggling novice, Great on the Job will give you the building blocks you need for every conversation you'll have at work.
Download or read book Music Business Handbook and Career Guide written by David Baskerville and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Twelfth Edition of this powerhouse best-selling text maintains its tradition as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the music industry in all of its diversity. Readers new to the music business and seasoned professionals alike will find David and Tim Baskerville’s handbook the go-to source, regardless of their specialty within the music field. Music Business Handbook and Career Guide is ideal for introductory courses such as Introduction to the Music Business, Music and Media, and other survey courses as well as more specialized courses such as the record industry, music careers, artist management, and more. The fully updated Twelfth Edition includes a comprehensive discussion of the streaming revolution and its impact on all parts of the value chain, including composers, performing artists, publishers, and labels. The book also analyzes shifts in the competing platforms of consumption ranging from fast-shrinking physical formats and broadcasting to downloads and subscription services. This edition offers more vignettes than ever, illustrating how individuals in different industry roles advanced their careers, as well as how they’ve adjusted to the intertwining influences of technology, law, and culture.
Download or read book Music Composition For Dummies written by Scott Jarrett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to turn that haunting tune in your head into an awesome sound in your ear? You can! Music Composition For Dummies demystifies the process of composing music and writing songs. It guides you through every step of writing your own music, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to creating melodies and chord progressions and working with instruments and voices. In this fun and practical guide, you’ll learn how to match keys and chords to the mood you want to convey, work a form without limiting your creativity, and hammer out a musical idea, even when your mind is drawing a blank. You’ll find out how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, and video game soundtracks. And, you’ll learn what you need to know about music composition software, including Finale, Sebelius, Pro Tools, and more. Discover how to: Preserve and organize your musical ideas Work with established chord progressions or create your own Develop great rhythms Select the right instruments Find melodies in your head, your instrument, and the world around you Use major and minor scales Work with modes and moods Build melodic motifs and phrases Use the circle of fifths to harmonize Write for multiple voices Make a demo recording Filled with creative exercises to build your composing skills, Music Composition for Dummies is the resource you need to get that melody out of your head and into the world.
Download or read book Careers in Music written by Mark Edgley Smith and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The range of jobs and careers that make use of an interest in music is very broad. Careers in Music explains the variety of posts available and how to get started, covering everything from performer to sound engineer and offering tips for getting on in a competitive field.
