Careers In The Music Industry - Bestsellers 100 Careers In The Music Business The music industry is flourishing—and young men and women seeking careers don’t have to be performing artists to land a rewarding job in the business. Today’s music industry needs composers, lyricists, creative managers, sound engineers, video producers and directors, booking agents, concert promoters, publicists, writers, marketing professionals, and even lawyers and accountants. 100 Careers in the Music Business takes the mystery out of job titles like song plugger, product manager, and engineer, and presents easy to understand explanations of duties andnecessary qualifications. Most important, this book gives an overview of the industry as it currently operates—describing the roles of music publishers, recording companies, record distribution groups, the musicians themselves, producers, management teams, and marketing and promotion operations. Here too are inspiring stories of men and women who have made it in many different areas of music. A glossary of terms defines music industry jargon, and an appendix lists major music organizations. 100 Careers in the Music Business gives readers the most complete picture of today’s music industry available anywhere. It’s a “must read” for anyone considering a career in music, and it deserves a place on the reference shelf of high school and college guidance counselors. Careers for Music Lovers & Other Tuneful Types CAREERS FOR YOU IS THE ONLY CAREER SERIES DESIGNED EXPRESSLY TO TURN PASSIONS INTO PAYCHECKS! The inspiring Careers for You series encourages career explorers to examine the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. Includes: The latest information on training and education Tips on transforming hobbies into job skills Stories of success from each field Expert advice on finding and getting the job Advice on competing in hot job markets Working in the Music Industry: How to Find an Exciting and Varied Career in the World of Music Exploring all career areas - record companies, music publishing, sound engineering and more, this book contains case studies and top tips on finding and getting jobs in the music industry. It is crammed with honest, realistic, practical and helpful advice. Careers In Music The range of jobs and careers that make use of an interest in music is very broad, but many people do not know how to make working in music into a reality. This book clearly explains the variety of posts available, covering everything from performer (whether in a rock band or a symphony orchestra) to sound engineer and the gamut of jobs available in radio and education. With tips for getting in and on in a highly competitive career, the book also includes a list of useful addresses and futher reading. Becoming An Orchestral Musician Becoming an Orchestral Musician takes you on a journey into the musical profession. It is the first comprehensive guide for professional musicians on how to succeed in joining an orchestra or ensemble, and how to survive as an orchestral musician. Such crucial topics as how to obtain the right tuition, music college versus university, auditioning, nerves, the secrets of ensemble playing and intonation, conductors, the mechanics of the orchestra, performing philosophies and strategies for survival are covered in separate sections. The matter of how to explore and adapt one's musical psyche, the pitfalls of a career in music and the highs and lows of performing are also discussed. The history, mythology and science of music-making and numerous anecdotes provide a vivid background. It is essential reading for all orchestral musicians, including players of every instrument, whether at college or university or during their career, whether full-time or part-time, and whether professional or amateur, and also for the parents of budding instrumentalists. There are probably more orchestras and ensembles in the length and the breadth of Britain today than ever before. With the renewed recognition in schools of the importance of music, the competition among younger musicians has become intense. Schools and colleges need to be well informed about career guidance for their students. Richard Davis's book will give the answers to many of the questions those students will be asking. It has been warmly welcomed by his colleagues in the BBC Philharmonic, and by other musicians, too. Twenty of them have been interviewed by him specially for it on their experiences and on advice they would like to give to younger musicians on many different themes. They include principals and rank and file players, soloists, academics, music critics, fixers, chamber musicians and people involved in management. So You Want to Work in the Music Industry? This work is essential for young teenagers researching possible careers. So, you want to work in music and dance! Find out all about what it is like to work in music and dance. This book explores various occupations including disc jockey, musician, dancer, recording engineer and instrument maker. The main tasks for each job are clearly explained, together with skills required and good points and bad points. Each description ends with a case study, following a typical 'day in the life' of an individual working in music and dance. With colour photographs on every page, this essential book is ideal for assisting young teenagers with their research into various careers involving music and dance. Return to Music Careers Menu Return to Homepage