Breadcrumb Home Resources: How To Build a Career In T... How to build a career in the music industry Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/resources/how-build-career-music-industry How to build a career in the music industry Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/resources/how-build-career-music-industry Embarking on a career in music is often seen as a risky move, especially if you don't have any industry contacts, or you're not able to work for free. As a charity, we're working to reduce those barriers.But that doesn't mean a career in music is impossible. From artists and producers to music marketers and journalists, now more than ever the next generation are finding smart, unconventional ways around these barriers to do it themselves. Our new report found that if you want to create a sustainable career in music, you need to have multiple skillsets.That's why we've partnered with young creators working in the music industries right now to bring you useful resources to help you build a career in music. Check them out below. 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went Freelance (VIDEO) By Manoel Bolutife AkureFreelance graphic designer, photographer and musician Manoel shares 10 things he wish he knew before he went freelance. How to Do It Yourself (DIY) resources How To Be An Artist Manager Behind every great artist is a great manager. Explore what it takes to support an artist’s career, build industry connections, and succeed as a manager with advice from the pros. resources How to start and sustain a career in music production: interview with Bicep Learn how Bicep built their music production career, their advice for aspiring producers, and their insights on crafting authentic tracks. resources A beginners guide to hosting a great virtual festival Want to create a virtual festival but don't know where to start? This guide covers everything from planning and programming to streaming and promotion, helping you host a great online event. resources The Importance of Identity in Cultivating a Stand-Out Brand How do artists create authentic brands that stand out? Explore insights from industry professionals and artists on identity, branding, and breaking the mould. How to navigate the music industry as a POC(and convince your parents it's a good idea)"Whether you’re contemplating what’s next for you after graduation, or you’re ready to ditch your 9 to 5, here’s a guide to what the industry is really like as a person of colour and some key points to navigating it (and maybe even convincing your parents it’s a good idea)." Read Creating a music brand: Where to start and how to stand outby Liz AKA IRIDISMusician Liz aka IRIDIS, has been managing her music brand for a few years now. Check out her advice on where to start when developing a brand for your music, how to create an online persona, and how to make your brand stand out in the music industry. Watch resources Business and pleasure: how to maintain professional boundaries when you work in music Here are just a few tips to bear in mind when starting out in the music industry, alongside ways to keep the flame alive if you’re finding it particularly challenging. Remember: just because you love your job, you don’t have to be spending every waking second doing it. resources Being your Own Boss: How To Go Freelance Without Freaking Out As scary and overwhelming as it can seem, freelancing can also be the most fun you can have as a working human. Working when and wherever you want with no boss, no HR department to run holiday by, nobody microwaving fish for lunch (unless it’s you)... I’ve been doing it for five years now and honestly, I can’t even contemplate going back to an office job. If you can’t have a nap at 3pm every day, it is simply not the life for me. Here are some ways to turn a nightmare scenario into your dream job. Stuck In A Rut? Here’s The ULTIMATE To-Do List To Get You Going Again!Struggling to stay motivated in lockdown? Bolu Bello has you sorted with her top ten tips to get yourself out of a rut. Read Want to be featured on our site? Pitch to us!We're still growing this section of our website, and we're looking for young people working in the music industry to share their tips and knowledge, or interview music industry figures with theirs. Reach out to us and pitch your ideas!
resources How To Be An Artist Manager Behind every great artist is a great manager. Explore what it takes to support an artist’s career, build industry connections, and succeed as a manager with advice from the pros.
resources How to start and sustain a career in music production: interview with Bicep Learn how Bicep built their music production career, their advice for aspiring producers, and their insights on crafting authentic tracks.
resources A beginners guide to hosting a great virtual festival Want to create a virtual festival but don't know where to start? This guide covers everything from planning and programming to streaming and promotion, helping you host a great online event.
resources The Importance of Identity in Cultivating a Stand-Out Brand How do artists create authentic brands that stand out? Explore insights from industry professionals and artists on identity, branding, and breaking the mould.
resources Business and pleasure: how to maintain professional boundaries when you work in music Here are just a few tips to bear in mind when starting out in the music industry, alongside ways to keep the flame alive if you’re finding it particularly challenging. Remember: just because you love your job, you don’t have to be spending every waking second doing it.
resources Being your Own Boss: How To Go Freelance Without Freaking Out As scary and overwhelming as it can seem, freelancing can also be the most fun you can have as a working human. Working when and wherever you want with no boss, no HR department to run holiday by, nobody microwaving fish for lunch (unless it’s you)... I’ve been doing it for five years now and honestly, I can’t even contemplate going back to an office job. If you can’t have a nap at 3pm every day, it is simply not the life for me. Here are some ways to turn a nightmare scenario into your dream job.
