There is more to music than just teaching and performing. Many people believe that when a person says they want to be, or are a musician, that you can’t make any money at it, and disregard it as not worthy to pursue.

There are plenty of things to do in the music. The beginning of this series will start with the Music Industry. The music industry, simply is vast. It includes publishing, recording, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, importing, exporting, repair and rebuilding, tuning, and many more other businesses. Those who are successful in the music industry are educated and trained in music and business. Computers, and state-of-the-art technology have created many more brand new businesses that are very lucrative.

Salaries

Earnings can not be written in stone as each industry wages and salary varies.

Careers

1. Publisher: books, periodicals, software
2. Manufacturer, importer, wholesaler: instruments, accessories, electronics, recordings, computer software
3. Music software programmer
4. Manager
5. Music dealer: management/sales
6. Newspaper critic, reporter
7. Instrument repair
8. Concert Promoter
9.Music Editor: books, periodicals, software
10. Booking Agent

Qualifications

Extreme interest in music and business
Ability to work with people and communicate effectively
Strong skills
Specialized training in two or more industries

Education

A college degree is not necessary, but advised. You can find Music Industry as a major in some colleges and university’s. For technical careers, you will need up to three years in training. The best education is world experience. Finding music businesses where you live, you can ask the owners if you can work for free to gain the skills that you need. That will make it easier for you in college, and fill your music resume when you go to get employment.

Internships

If you are unable to work in any music businesses, or if there is a lack of them where you live, you can always do an internship. Generally, most internships do not pay you. There are a few that will. Here are a few music internships.

MTV Networks

The MTV Network internship program lets college students work in a fast-paced, professional and cutting edge environment. MTV Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Programs and Locations are in, Burbank, California in the Nickelodeon Animation Studio, The CG Animation Apprentice Program,Santa Monica, California, Miami, Florida, New York, New York, Nashville, Tennessee, The Campus Rep Program and MTVU Fellowships.

Music Internships All Year ‘Round

For Record label, studio, music and music business internships, go to the resource link at the end of this article. Times are in the fall, spring and summer. You will have access to 1000+ international music internships, top industry contacts, live phone support, and daily emails with new postings. The only requirement is to have a passion in music and be willing to work. There is salary, college credit, stipend and tuition assistance. The deadline is continuous.

HR Management

HR
325 West 38th Street # 910
New York, NY 10128

Entertainment Internships All Year ‘Round

They have film, TV, music, sports, publishing, theater, fine arts photography and fashion internships. There also is a website for this program at the end of this article. You will have access to 100+ international entertainment internships, top industry contacts, daily emails with new postings, and reduced competition with quality postings. The only requirement is that you must at least be a high school student. There is a salary, stipend, tuition assistance and college credits. There is no deadline.

Human Resources HR coordinator

HR Coordinator
302 East 92nd Street 3F
New York, NY 10128
USA

Interest in the Music Industry requires keeping up with the new things happening on a continual basis. Subscribe, or borrow at your local library, several industry publications, one of which is Billboard Magazine.

For more education on careers in the music industry, check out: www.Music-Career-Guide.com

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