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Callie
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Do I have a chance at this?
How do I know which career is right for me? I absolutely live for music and want to make it my life, is it possible? Is there a career for music that isn’t just being a musician?
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Brielle Biscocho
Film & TV Music /Admin
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So many different roles in the music industry - whether its in an office, at events, or mixture of both! Depending what year you are in you may qualify for campus marketing programs where labels will PAY you to attend their shows and various campaign projects. You can also look at local music groups for internships/volunteer opportunities. My advice is to explore all the different music opportunities you can find so you can figure out which sectors you like best! I started by interning in artist management and volunteering at local shows. I now have had full time roles in both marketing and synch (film & tv music) .
Dallas Gaines
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There are a ton of jobs in the audio visual industry. It will help to know a little about video production, and there are plenty of community college courses for AV production if you want to gain a little knowledge as far as that goes.
I’m always on LinkedIn and Indeed.com and I see ads for companies like Disney who want Audio Engineers; people who can operate mixing boards for live events (Disney on ice, not sure if this is still a thing) and studio recording sessions (original soundtracks, voice overs), so if you find you are interested in audio engineering and music production this might be a good route for you. Check out Indeed.com and search “recording studio”, “audio engineer”, “music producer” and see what you find.
After recording a song the tracks need to be mixed mastered and leveled properly. I’m self taught in my mixing and mastering abilities. I watched youtube videos and asked questions of friends who have a lot experience and knowledge pertaining to audio engineering and production. As I said before there are affordable community college classes available, that is a really good path to follow because it’s not expensive and if you want to give yourself a year or two to explore what the audio visual industry has to offer your teachers and counselors will be able to point you in the right direction. I recently found there are a ton of tools at your disposal at community colleges and have considered taking a few classes to deepen my knowledge and understanding of audio engineering and production.
I’m always on LinkedIn and Indeed.com and I see ads for companies like Disney who want Audio Engineers; people who can operate mixing boards for live events (Disney on ice, not sure if this is still a thing) and studio recording sessions (original soundtracks, voice overs), so if you find you are interested in audio engineering and music production this might be a good route for you. Check out Indeed.com and search “recording studio”, “audio engineer”, “music producer” and see what you find.
After recording a song the tracks need to be mixed mastered and leveled properly. I’m self taught in my mixing and mastering abilities. I watched youtube videos and asked questions of friends who have a lot experience and knowledge pertaining to audio engineering and production. As I said before there are affordable community college classes available, that is a really good path to follow because it’s not expensive and if you want to give yourself a year or two to explore what the audio visual industry has to offer your teachers and counselors will be able to point you in the right direction. I recently found there are a ton of tools at your disposal at community colleges and have considered taking a few classes to deepen my knowledge and understanding of audio engineering and production.
A. Mark Schrader
Team Lead - Customer Success
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Los Angeles, California
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A. Mark’s Answer
Hi Callie,
I would strongly suggest you looking into Sync (as Michael noted). I have 2 friends in Los Angeles who are able to make a stable living in Los Angeles due to the consistent income. It is project based so the more projects you have the better you will do financially. I would also recommend taking a class or further, receiving an accreditation at a school near you. Next, I would begin searching out others in the Sync industry to go see how they do what they do. This way you get a balance class and hands on experience.
I have also noticed my friends are also able to gig part-time. So if you don't want to miss out on playing with a band, you can make the space for it in your calendar year.
Check out YouTube videos on Sync industry as a starting point.
All the best,
Mark
I would strongly suggest you looking into Sync (as Michael noted). I have 2 friends in Los Angeles who are able to make a stable living in Los Angeles due to the consistent income. It is project based so the more projects you have the better you will do financially. I would also recommend taking a class or further, receiving an accreditation at a school near you. Next, I would begin searching out others in the Sync industry to go see how they do what they do. This way you get a balance class and hands on experience.
I have also noticed my friends are also able to gig part-time. So if you don't want to miss out on playing with a band, you can make the space for it in your calendar year.
Check out YouTube videos on Sync industry as a starting point.
All the best,
Mark
Enise Agel
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Hello Callie,
Music is something that you cannot only a musician in your life. You can be a songwriter, you can be (guitar, piano, violin, flute etc.) player, or you can be a singer, you can be in the band with your friends and share the same experience with them. I could expand on that, yet I do not know how many music careers that suits and fits you perfectly. Music is enjoyable in music industry, and it is a bit tough to be chosen by the industry which you should upgrade your profile, tell about your prior experience(s) (singing, playing instruments, songwriting etc.), and your knowledge about music (describe them your passion and what means to you being a musician).
Your interest(s) is/are the most significant ones that you may wish your dream come true and transform your interest to your career. If you have attended music clubs at the college in middle and/or high school, you should know if music club is something that taught you how you can catch the rhythm, how to sing, how to play instruments once you see all music notes on most music books. If you did not enjoy being in music club, that does not mean that you are less interested by the lecturer. Instead, you should follow your dreams that should come true. You can go to music courses in-person and/or online. You can find a teacher who can support you in in-person meeting, and/or online from Skype.
If music is not something that you are not interested after club and/or lecturer, you can look at your interests that sometimes you do not realise how you can enable to do something in the future, and have a list of your interests and eliminate less interested ones. Then, you should test yourself how you can accomplish and achieve your goals by being a volunteer in a charity and/or intern at the company. After testing yourself which career is right for you, follow your path your way. You must gain your soft and hard skills, which you can upgrade your profile by your Resume/CV and Cover Letter.
I am not a musician, music lecturer, or a friend who is in the band, or a singer, you should ask the question how music or (that) is possible for you. Good luck with that.
I hope it helps.
Music is something that you cannot only a musician in your life. You can be a songwriter, you can be (guitar, piano, violin, flute etc.) player, or you can be a singer, you can be in the band with your friends and share the same experience with them. I could expand on that, yet I do not know how many music careers that suits and fits you perfectly. Music is enjoyable in music industry, and it is a bit tough to be chosen by the industry which you should upgrade your profile, tell about your prior experience(s) (singing, playing instruments, songwriting etc.), and your knowledge about music (describe them your passion and what means to you being a musician).
Your interest(s) is/are the most significant ones that you may wish your dream come true and transform your interest to your career. If you have attended music clubs at the college in middle and/or high school, you should know if music club is something that taught you how you can catch the rhythm, how to sing, how to play instruments once you see all music notes on most music books. If you did not enjoy being in music club, that does not mean that you are less interested by the lecturer. Instead, you should follow your dreams that should come true. You can go to music courses in-person and/or online. You can find a teacher who can support you in in-person meeting, and/or online from Skype.
If music is not something that you are not interested after club and/or lecturer, you can look at your interests that sometimes you do not realise how you can enable to do something in the future, and have a list of your interests and eliminate less interested ones. Then, you should test yourself how you can accomplish and achieve your goals by being a volunteer in a charity and/or intern at the company. After testing yourself which career is right for you, follow your path your way. You must gain your soft and hard skills, which you can upgrade your profile by your Resume/CV and Cover Letter.
I am not a musician, music lecturer, or a friend who is in the band, or a singer, you should ask the question how music or (that) is possible for you. Good luck with that.
I hope it helps.
Nina Gandhi
Management Consultant in Media & Entertainment
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Nina’s Answer
Hi Callie,
Music industry veteran here :) There are so many non-artist / non-musician roles out there to choose from. Think about some of your favorite musical acts and all the things they do - from creating and recording music, to figuring out how to get their music played for a broader audience, to playing live shows and events, to producing merchandise for their fans, to marketing / publicizing their work and engaging their fans digitally, to partnering with brands to making sure artists are protected in all of the deals that they do - and know that there are opportunities and roles on all of those teams!
If the business side of the music industry is of interest to you, I'd recommend checking out entry level roles or internship opportunities for the topics that excite you most. For example, if you really enjoy attending concerts, take a look at your local independent venues and see if they offer opportunities to intern or shadow the different roles (box office staff, marketing dept, booking dept, production team) to learn more.
No successful artist can make it far without a great team, and that may an exciting place for you to plug in! Best of luck with your career exploration.
Music industry veteran here :) There are so many non-artist / non-musician roles out there to choose from. Think about some of your favorite musical acts and all the things they do - from creating and recording music, to figuring out how to get their music played for a broader audience, to playing live shows and events, to producing merchandise for their fans, to marketing / publicizing their work and engaging their fans digitally, to partnering with brands to making sure artists are protected in all of the deals that they do - and know that there are opportunities and roles on all of those teams!
If the business side of the music industry is of interest to you, I'd recommend checking out entry level roles or internship opportunities for the topics that excite you most. For example, if you really enjoy attending concerts, take a look at your local independent venues and see if they offer opportunities to intern or shadow the different roles (box office staff, marketing dept, booking dept, production team) to learn more.
No successful artist can make it far without a great team, and that may an exciting place for you to plug in! Best of luck with your career exploration.
Michael Rizzio
Music producer
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Desert Hot Springs, California
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Michael’s Answer
Hello Callie,
Indeed, there exists a less explored sector within the music universe known as the Sync Industry. At present, I am engaged exclusively as a Sync artist and composer with two music libraries. These libraries provide music for various platforms including Movies, TV shows, Video games, and more.
It's essential for you to master the art of composing music tailored specifically for this industry. To assist you in this journey, there are online Sync Academies. These platforms can transform you from a musician composer to a skilled professional ready for the Sync Industry in just a few years.
The revenue in this field is generated through multiple channels such as royalties, consideration fees, writers fees, and publishing. One of the most gratifying experiences is hearing your own music being featured in a movie or a popular TV show.
I hope you find this information useful. Wishing you the best of luck in your future musical endeavors.
Indeed, there exists a less explored sector within the music universe known as the Sync Industry. At present, I am engaged exclusively as a Sync artist and composer with two music libraries. These libraries provide music for various platforms including Movies, TV shows, Video games, and more.
It's essential for you to master the art of composing music tailored specifically for this industry. To assist you in this journey, there are online Sync Academies. These platforms can transform you from a musician composer to a skilled professional ready for the Sync Industry in just a few years.
The revenue in this field is generated through multiple channels such as royalties, consideration fees, writers fees, and publishing. One of the most gratifying experiences is hearing your own music being featured in a movie or a popular TV show.
I hope you find this information useful. Wishing you the best of luck in your future musical endeavors.