The Ultimate Music Career Guide

 

<!– wp:lazyblock/r-aligned-featured-section {"section-title":"CAREER PLANNING","section-content":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eThere is no set linear path in achieving your dreams within the music industry. The following is a three-phase career planning guide that reflects industry experts' experiences and are replicable ways tailored to novices, alumni, and experts who are either considering a career within music, navigating into the music industry, or experiencing growth and leadership in their roles.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eNo matter where you're at in your music career journey, use the checklists below to help map out your strategy.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003c/pu003e”,”blockId”:”Z1BTh3m”,”blockUniqueClass”:”lazyblock-r-aligned-featured-section-Z1BTh3m”} /–> <!– wp:lazyblock/r-aligned-featured-section {"section-title":"IDENTIFY YOUR MUSIC SKILLS","section-content":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs you understand your interests within the music industry, you must be aware of the skills you have developed and already acquired, especially when planning your career goals or beginning your job search. u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003ch2u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDirections: u003c/spanu003eu003c/h2u003enu003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eEach box represents a skill and area of interest within the sneaker industry. Within each box below:u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePlace a “3” in the box if you are highly skilledu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePlace a “2” if you are moderately skilledu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00221u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePlace a “1” if there’s room for improvementu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003c/pu003e”,”blockId”:”1aUOPL”,”blockUniqueClass”:”lazyblock-r-aligned-featured-section-1aUOPL”} /–> <!– wp:lazyblock/l-aligned-featured-section {"section-title":"PINPOINT YOUR MUSIC PASSION","section-content":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eThe most important element in figuring out your career path and next steps is understanding your passion and how your interests relate. This career prep exercise is your starter guide in exploring your passion and interests within music and the industry.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003ch2u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDirections: u003c/spanu003eu003c/h2u003enu003colu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTake a few minutes to reflect on the following topics. u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCome up with 3-5 answers to each. u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eOnce you are finished answering the questions, identify commonalities, and find themes in your answers.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003enu003c/olu003enu003cpu003eu003c/pu003e”,”blockId”:”ZgKrXX”,”blockUniqueClass”:”lazyblock-l-aligned-featured-section-ZgKrXX”} /–> <!– wp:lazyblock/l-aligned-featured-section {"section-title":"LEARN THE INDUSTRY","section-content":"u003cpu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eHow well do you know the music business? Use this research exercise to learn more about key players in the music industry, your favorite labels, and their competitors, and discover what type of labels or companies you want to work for (or start!).u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003c/pu003e”,”blockId”:”Z7GNdu”,”blockUniqueClass”:”lazyblock-l-aligned-featured-section-Z7GNdu”} /–>