A Step by Step Approach to Making it in the Music Industry
A Step by Step Approach to Making it in the Music Industry
The movie business, the television industry, government espionage…certain industries exude an air of impenetrability. If you want to be a nurse or a bookkeeper or a banker, the path to that career goal is very linear and no great mystery: go to college or a trade school, learn the craft and apply for a job at a hospital, accountant’s office or local thrift and loan.
But breaking into any of the creative arts such as the music industry can be daunting. There’s no established career path, no single proven method to succeed. It’s up to each individual to forge their unique path. So the first step is to have a specific goal; know what it is you want to do. If you are a singer, do you want to perform solo or as part of a group; musicians may aspire to be band members or music directors; engineers might to produce or work in sound editing;
