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Working in the Music Industry

 

[ Buy this book ] Y ou’ve probably picked up this book because you’d like a job in the music industry. Join the queue. Thousands of music-loving students and school leavers every year dream of a career surrounded by pop, rock, jazz, folk or classical music.Who could blame you? The music industry is a... [ Read More ]

About the Author

Anna Britten - Anna Britten has spent many years working within the music industry, for record companies such as Warner Music and Naxos, as well as music publishing and journalism. She is now a freelance music journalist who has written for Time Out, Q Bang and Classic FM Magazine. Location: Anna is based in Bath.

 
 
 

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1.Preface

2.An Overview Of The Music Industry
Is The Music Industry Right For You?; Which Field?; The Structure Of The Music Industry;

3.Getting A Job
Before You Start . . .; At College/University/School; Courses; Work Experience And Student Placements; Graduate Recruitment; Temping; Where To Find Out About Vacancies; Suggested Fill-In Jobs; Network, Network, Network ...; Preparing For An Interview;

4.Record Companies
What Do Record Companies Do?; What Is The Bpi?; Different Types Of Record Companies; Things You Need To Know; The Different Departments Within A Record Company; The Highs And Lows Of Working For A Record Company; Getting In The Door; Manufacturers; Distrib

5.Music Publishing
What Is Music Publishing?; What Do Music Publishers Actually Do?; Know Your Songwriters; Different Typesof Music Publishing Companies; The Highs And Lows Of Working In Music Publishing; Getting In The Door; Sheet Music Publishers;

6.Music Pr And Plugging
What Is Music Pr And Plugging?; What Do Music Pr Companies Do?; Different Types Of Music Pr Companies; The Highs And Lows Of Working In Music Pr; Getting In The Door; Radio And Tv Pluggers;

7.Artist Managers
What Is An Artist Manager?; What Do Artist Managers Do?; Some Famous British Managers; Getting In The Door;

8.Live Music: Booking Agents, Concert Promoters, Tour Managers And Roadies
The Highs And Lows Of Working In The Live Music Arena; Booking Agents; Getting In The Door; Concert Promoters; Getting In The Door; Tour Managers; Getting In The Door; Roadies; Getting In The Door;

9.Music Journalism
What Do Music Journalists Do?; Things You Need To Know; Different Areas Of The Music Press; The Highs And Lows Of Working In Music Journalism; Getting In The Door;

10.Recording Studios: Record Producers, Sound Engineers And Studio Managers
The Highs And Lows Of Working In Recording Studios; Record Producers; Sound/Recording Engineers; Studio Managers; Other Jobs You Might Find Within A Recording Studio;

11.Music Retail
What Is Music Retail?; What Do Music Retailers Do?; Different Types Of Music Retail Outlet; Things You Need To Know; Different Types Of Jobs In Music Retail; Highs And Lows; Getting In The Door;