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What behind the scenes jobs are there in the Music business?

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:19:15 +0000

I dont sing, but I love Music , mainly chart music , but all kinds really. What types of jobs are there in the music business for people that dont sing, and Is there any schools or online colleges I can study for if there is not a school near me (I'm in Western Canada)
I think I would have problems lifting heavy thngs due to an accident injury , Is there any other place I can explore in the industry besides stage hand , and is it harder to get in , if you are older or female ?

Well I spent over 20 years in the music business and I started out as a stage hand pulling cables. In the music business there are lots of jobs, depending on which branch of the music business you're interested in.

Here's a short list: stage tech, sound tech, light tech, guitar tech, drum tech, piano tech, rigger, ground rigger, loaders, sound engineer, light engineer, security, promotions, producing, sound design, light design, stage design, manager, road manager, tour manager, tour coordinator, bus driver, truck driver, catering, entertainment law, lots of assistant positions, record producer, mixer, cutter, merchandiser…and so on.

To be able to get the good high paying jobs or yellow card shows, you'd have to join a union which is called I.A.T.S.E. (Long name – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts). Great Union. Also by joining this union you'd be able to also work in the Motion Picture Industry. There are Locals in almost every major city in Western Canada, I was with the Local in Saskatoon and a guest worker at the Local in Vancouver (Hollywood North).

i want to pursue a career in the music industry where should i go to college?

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:50:18 +0000

to pursue a music industry career should i move to NYC or stay in Los angeles or go elsewhere? where would i get better internships, job opportunities,and better music business education (college) ?
thanks for your help

Hi, I would strongly suggest the music business program at NYU. I have several friends in it, and a lot of them have great internships with record companies around the city or have had good exposure/experiences with recording, artists, etc. The program even has its own music label and is partnered with CMJ (a huge, 5-day city-wide music festival that happens in countless venues).

Another good music business school is Full Sail, which is in Florida. One of the advantages of Full Sail is that the program is accelerated (however, this means that students are basically always in class/lab).

I would say that despite which school you choose, living somewhere like LA or NYC definitely has benefits in the industry you are pursuing.

What can i do in highschool to get me ready for a career in the music business?

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:35:39 +0000

so i really want to get into the recording business when i get out of college, but i really have no idea where to begin, and i know this is one of those things that i could start preparing for now…so how can i do that? i live in a big city so there might be some local labels, im not sure though. i would really like to go into something like band management or tour management

Record labels have internships for college students this is the best place to start. Music Analyst Jamille Luney (former producer for Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Nas, Rakim, etc..) lists the three most popular one's on her website http://jamilleluney.wordpress.com/trackmasterzcom/got-interships/ You can also search for more yourself by visiting record labels websites and doing a search for "internship" or "college internship" on their web page.

college scholarships for girls going into music business/business major?

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:38:05 +0000

Does anybody know of any scholarships available for entering college freshman girls looking to major in business? or specifically music business???? thanks for your help.

Here are some websites that are devoted to scholarships of all types.
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com

Can I major in music in college and then go to business school and get an MBA?

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:27:08 +0000

Or do I have to go to undergraduate school for business too?

Most MBA students have an undergraduate degree in something other than business. That is why they get the MBA.

There were a couple of fine arts majors in my class at Duke — when I got my MBA. One of my current students has a BFA and MFA in film from NYU.

Which college has the best music business program in the nation?

admin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:56:06 +0000

I'm going to go out on a limb and say either UCLA or USC (and I don't even know if they offer a "music business program"). Fact is that it is who you know and not what you know that determines whether or not you succeed in the music industry.

If you are serious about it, I would get out to L.A. (which is why I said those schools since they are they most reputable in the area), start working on a degree in something (like business in general) and then work your butt off trying to get an internship somewhere. If somebody is nice enough to let you work for free and you can learn something from them, you can parlay this experience into what you really want.

What is the best college to attend if you won’t to major in music,business, and education?

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:36:49 +0000

I think I want to have a career in music and later start a label. But Want to also be able to fall back on a career in education. What colleges focus on these programs. I would like to focus on colleges in Georgia, Alabama, New York, or California. But I am open for any options.

Georgia Tech

Whats a good college if you want to be in the Music Business?

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:59:35 +0000

I want to be in Music industry either producing , being manger or owing my own record company. Any good Colleges ??

If you want to produce music then the best place to go is FullSail. And if you want to own your own record company then you can go to any college and get a business degree. FullSail only takes two years to complete, so you could work as a producer first and if you still want to own a company then you could go get a business degree.

What should I wear for this casual music business event?

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:00:47 +0000

I'm a member of the student Grammy group which is for college students who seek a career in the recording academy. I'm doing it for the communications part of the industry. In my city, they're hosting a Grammy viewing party at Hard Rock Cafe and the attire is "music business casual."

I don't want to under/overdress.

What would you suggest?

Black trousers- not jeans! and a pretty top. Or maybe a long skirt and blouse.

Are there any colleges with good Music Business programs/ classes?

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:40:15 +0000

I'm just trying to get a head-start on colleges

Yes, you can look at programs at Julliard or the Art Institute.

http://www.juilliard.edu/

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/