Career questions tagged music-education
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
Kampala
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??
California City
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.
BirminghamWould 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?
Birmingham
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
Bellevue
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.
Yuma
What colleges should I consider??
I want to be a music therapist and concert pianist; where should I go to college?
Sabetha
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?
New YorkDo you need to go to college to be a singer?
What education do we need or, do we need any at all?
Delavan
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!
Los Angeles
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
New YorkWhat 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?
Los Angeles
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.
SabethaTips 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.
Ohio City
What is something you wish you would have known before your first job teaching music?
I'm researching possibly being a music teacher.
Antwerp
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.
Clymer
How do you record and publish music cost effectively with good sound quality?
Tips on recording and places to do so
Santa RosaHow to I succeed in music?
I want to know about Logic Pro and audio mixing
Garden CityHow 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
Garden City
How to make your music special?
How do you make you music special/different from others? Nowadays everything's already been made and all music sounds the same. How to you keep it original?
Miami
What is it like applying to colleges for musical theatre?
Is it a lengthy process? Is it different than applying for other majors?
Land O' LakesHow do I make money as a musician?
How can I start a career as a musician? I want to perform live and have a fanbase, how do I do that and make money from it? I've been interested in music and singing for most of my life and have always loved performing and I think that's what I want to do.
Napa
What is the best way to go about college music auditions ?
I'm a rising senior and have played viola since 6th grade. I want to go into music education, likely becoming an orchestra teacher in the future, but am unsure of how auditions work for music education programs.
Kansas City
How do you get your foot in the door when auditioning for professional orchestras? Who can I contact to get information on auditions and music material? How can I start composing my own music? What are good websites or applications when trying to make a musical score?
I play clarinet for my school band and am currently learning Alto Saxophone. I have minimal experience in Oboe but I am planning or picking it up again as well.
Patterson
Is becoming a music major worth it?
I play trumpet and bass guitar. I want to play bassoon but my school does not have one. I am interested in becoming an aerospace engineer or a music educator. But is a college path in music worth it?
Watson
Did you take advanced placement classes for your music career? ?
does it really matter what classes you take for a music career or is more focus on your talent then your education?
Castroville
If i was to buy drum kits where should i buy them from?
The drumkits that I have are the stock program ones and I need to find where big music producers find their drumkits.
San FranciscoIf i was to learn music production trough youtube who should i be watching?
My goal is to expand my research.
San FranciscoWhat are some good Plugin VSTS/Drum kits for electronic music?
I'm struggling to find drum kits for electronic music and I'm also having a hard time finding good plugins VSTS.
San Francisco