Career questions tagged music-performance
How to become a rapper?
Tell us everything we need do know to become a rapper! Note: Given the growing interest in the music field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
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.
What's the first step someone would need to take to start a singing career?
I've wanted to be a singer for a long time, but now that I'm getting closer to graduating, I'm not sure what to do first.
Is there a major I could pursue that would allow me to teach German, Math, and Music?
I love music, math, and German. I would also like to be some form of a teacher as a career, and I was wondering if there was any major I could pursue that would allow me to teach interchangeably between these three subjects.
how does becoming a professional musician work?
Music is a huge passion of mine but I don't know how to break through and get music out there how does it work and how long does it take to start getting published and radio play? How does it work meeting people to find places to play at?
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.
What colleges should I consider??
I want to be a music therapist and concert pianist; where should I go to college?
Should I major in music therapy with a piano performance minor, or major in music therapy and then get a masters in piano performance from a more prestigious school?
My future career goal is to primarily be a music therapist and private music instructor, but I would also like to be a professional concert pianist, perhaps touring every summer or every other summer with a few gigs throughout the year. Technically, the only degree I need is a music therapy degree, but would a minor be necessary? Or possibly I could just major in music therapy and then maybe get a piano performance masters if I decide afterwards that I need one? Also then what college should I go to? I have met with a professional opera singer from the Met, and he emphasized connections in college and how important it is to have a recognized teacher, but I am having trouble deciding.
Do singers get paid separately from their music royalties? If so do they get paid in wages or salary?
I was curious if singers get paid separately from music royalties and merch?
What are the pros and cons of being a famous singer?
I see my favorite singers in music videos dancing and on world tours and concerts singing and having a blast and making lots of money. But I’ve also seen some of my favorite singers become depressed or angry because of the public (Doja Cat). Also she said that she’s a cash cow in one of her songs and I then found out you don’t make all the money you earn and most of it goes to the record label you work for. I want a list of pros and cons to see if my dream will really not be all that great.
How do I get connected with people in the music industry so my chances of becoming a singer are higher??
I heard that getting connection with any busy can boost your chances of getting the position you want. I want to know how to make these connections in the music industry and how to keep the relationships going.
I want to be a kpop singer and join the Ive kpop group. But, my parents won't allow that and they're keep on saying that I won't get to do that. Even when I was practicing everything for what it takes to be a kpop singer and to join the Ive group for 3yrs.
I want to be a kpop singer and join the Ive kpop group. But, my parents won't allow that and they're keep on saying that I won't get to do that. Even when I was practicing everything for what it takes to be a kpop singer and to join the Ive group for 3yrs.
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?
