Careers in Music
Interested in a career in music? There are a lot of avenues to pursue and we encourage you to explore your options with career services. Make an appointment with a career advisor to explore the music industry and see what areas fit your interests and skills!
This site is also an excellent resource for students interested in careers in music: online.berklee.edu/careers-in-music/roles
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN AS A MUSIC MAJOR
- Assessing an audience - concentration and listening skills
- Considering historical perspectives
- Working toward long-range goals
- Taking multiple approaches to problems
- Understanding group dynamics
- Stage poise
- Comparing interpretations
- Developing fine aural discrimination skills
- Lifelong appreciation of music
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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
Interested in studying, interning, volunteering or working abroad? Before you begin, focus your search by targeting specific industries, job functions, graduate schools and countries.
careerservices.richmond.edu/students/resources/index.html#internationalresources
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PERFORMANCE RESOURCES
If performance is your forte there are many ways to pursue a full-time or part-time career in musical performance. Consider some of the following career options: band member, accompanist, orchestral musician, studio musician, teacher/professor, ensemble leaders, cruise ship musician, freelance musician, session musician or touring musician.
Helpful links and professional organizations:
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PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Music production generally includes positions related to writing, engineering and of course, producing music/film/tv. Check out these possible career avenues: Audio engineer, ADR Recordist, Copyist, Concert Tech, Field/Studio Recordist, Live Sound Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Music Editor or Studio Tech.
Helpful links and professional organizations:
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MUSIC INDUSTRY/MUSIC BUSINESS
There are many roles with a business focus within the music industry from accountants to account managers. Some possible career options in music business include: Artist Relations Managers, Business Managers (personal or label/company), Company Managers, Artistic Directors, Marketing/Communications, Promoters, Operations Coordinators (tour/festival/event), Entertainment law, Contractors or Agents.
Helpful links and professional organizations:
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com