Music is one of the most profound human achievements. It is a universal sound which can create emotions and express feelings. Music also soothes the mind. There is rarely anybody who is not touched by music in some way at some time in their lives.
If you love music and know you want a music related job, the hardest part might not be committing to going for it but choosing your perfect music career. There are tons of different ways you can get involved in the music industry and lots of different music jobs you can do. This guide should help you narrow things down and figure out which part of the music biz suits you best. Below you’ll find some common music careers and pros and cons for each that you should consider before making the leap.The Indian Entertainment Industry is flourishing and expanding at an alarming rate. Talent Contests and Musical shows organised from time to time by major Television channels have been major contributors in recognising talented performers, singers and artists. These shows have been successful in providing a strong platform to budding artists so that they can come forward and showcase their talents.I have a Masters and I don’t regret doing it at all. The old adage of “it can never be taken away” from you is very true. However, as a graduate I can understand that one might wonder whether having an MA will get you a job in the music industry and the simple answer is – it depends on the person interviewing you and the person deciding whether you get the job. This is because they aren’t always the same person of course. In my experience there are a few attitudes to higher education in the music industry. One is that higher education is valued and a degree is an extra feather in your cap, another is that a degree has no value at all and then there is the approach that a mixture of degree and experience is of value.Still, Alex, Sarah and many others have managed to find work. It’s not impossible, says freelance journalist Anna Britten, if you gain the right experience and go about your job search the right way. In an article on icould Anna, who has spent many years working in the music industry, advised: “The good news is, if you plot carefully, an exciting and varied career is usually in reach of anyone with the right know-how and personality.”Talent, genuine interest, sincerity and willingness to work hard can guarantee a big success in the field of music. Having an inborn talent to sing is a wonderful gift. But making a career out of this talent, demands regular devoted practice. Joining an institution and getting trained is one of the first steps towards making a career in Music but the main emphasis should be real dedication and commitment.A person considering a career in music should have a genuine love for music, a musical sense, which means a sense of time and rhythm, besides versatility, creative ability and also stage confidence. At the same time one needs to have publicity- contacts with the right people, money for training and for making demo cassettes for commercialization.Just as there is a wide variety of forms in music like classical, folk, jazz, pop, fusion etc there are also a variety of opportunities in this field. Besides becoming a performer (vocal or instrumental) or a teacher, one can be a composer/song writer, music publisher, music journalist, Disc Jockeys/ Video Jockeys, Music Therapist, Artist manager/PR and so on in the Music Industry.
No comments:
Post a Comment