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The music business industry focuses on the for-profit, popular music field – supporting live concerts/event and recorded materials. Subsections of this industry include studio recording, artist management, venue and concert production, and promotions and label management. A wide understanding and enjoyment of all music is important, but depth and passion for a particular genre can be helpful in targeting specific artists, labels, or venues.
There are many different routes one can take to get involved in the music industry depending on personal interests, preferred work patterns, and geographical location. For example, opportunities exist in music publishing, live music production, stage and tech set-up, audio production and engineering, film and video game composition, streaming and radio, copyright and legal work, and many more. NYC, Los Angeles, Nashville, and London are the main cities for music-related careers and companies.
Networking is the number-one key to achieving success in the music industry. Getting involved on campus with music organizations, concert and event productions, and broadcasting can be a great starting point before venturing out onto the local and national music scene.
By Johnny Papan
In today’s saturated music market where anyone can upload songs to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, etc, serious musicians must work harder to cut through the noise. Long gone are the days where managers and labels …
By Caitlin Peterkin
The field of arts management – a.k.a. arts administration, music management, and more – offers an array of opportunities for students who have a passion for music and are also interested in behind-the-scenes operations.