Career questions tagged music-production


how do i get a music DAW?
i want to start my own band and i don't have a daw or a studio

How do i become a music producer for a band?
i write songs and i don't have a studio but i sing alot

What kind of jobs could be taken on campus to earn money?
I'm hoping for something that I'll enjoy doing, like basically anything digital or other suggestions for jobs that can be helpful for just passing the time

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

what should I do if I wanna do sports and music?
I love sports and music. all I want to do Is do something with sports. I wanna be a softball couch but I also wanna do Music. how much money will I get and will it be a good thing to do both

How can I start a business involving Music and Tech?
My passion is music. Through music I connect with people all over, but I also want to get involved in robotics and microchips. How can I mix the two ?

How can I get paid to be a Dj?
Hello all, I'm currently a full-time college student enrolled in a Music Production Technology program at San Diego City College (former Art Institute student) and have been creating, writing and producing music since 2018. I have recently become interested in pursuing becoming a DJ for financial reasons and am looking for any advice on how to start getting paid and hired for gigs at bars, clubs and festivals underground or not. I'm excited but nervous about the career path and looking for direction. Thanks!

How can I gain connections with people higher than me in order to secure my success in my music career?
I am 17, who has the dream to be apart of the music industry. I like to sing and rap even and even create and produce my own music on my own time. I hope i can succeed in the music industry and make a living off of it.

What should I do if I am thinking about doing an independent job?
I gave some thought into it and I wanted to be a virtual YouTuber (content creator) and a Vocaloid music artist. But I am not thinking of joining any corporation because I want to do it as an independent profession. What should I do to start off?

What type of skills or experiences are record labels looking for when reviewing an interns resume?
I am a Journalism and Graphic Design major. My ultimate career goal is to work for a record label. Some of the careers I had considered are marketing, design, content creation, etc. However, my school does not have any opportunities for students who want to work in the entertainment industry. So, what could I add to my resume to be of consideration.

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 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.

What should I consider when looking for a suitable College/University for me?
I am currently thinking about video editing/production (specifically ones where I can stay anonymous to the public like virtual YouTubers), music production (including Vocaloid music), computer programming (specifically video games or character rigging), and business management/development.

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.

I want to start making music. Does anybody know any free software I could use??
I like playing along to songs with the instruments that I have but I want to start making music. I was wondering if there's any free software I could use to see if I want to pursue making music.

What is the best way to get better at music ?
What can i do to be better at doing music?

What are the things I need to know about music ?
The fundamentals of music composition

How do you get started as a music producer
How do you get started as a music producer? Is there a way to get experience without much on your resume? Who did you reach out to when you started out? Who did you learn from? What is networking like?

How will I find music connections towards managers
looking for a music manager who isn't selfish, looking to build a team

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.

How do I start on my singing career?
I need to know what steps to take right now, how to find a record company that understands me, and how to keep the record deal once I get it.

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?

How do I start producing my own music ?
I sing and I want to find someone who could help me editing and producing my songs.

Music professional ?
How can I make music production as a career path and and can fulfil my financial freedom?

how can I make music production as a carer path and can fulfil my financial freedom ?
I want to make music production my full time business . help me make a 3 month plan to make it possible.

Do you need expensive and good equipment to make music?
I don't have any microphones or anything to start recording.