What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

“In my opinion, taking a self-serving approach to networking can come across as disingenuous. The word ‘networking’ kind of grosses me out, but it’s important to do. “Remember that you’re not meeting people so they will do things for you, you’re meeting people so you can learn from them and bond with them about a shared love of music. I don’t consider myself very good at networking, but I’ve made some awesome new friends who happen to have the same passions and goals as I do, and that’s worked out pretty well for me in the professional world as well.”

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

“People don’t ask about salary because I suppose that’s one of those things you don’t ask, and I guess they shouldn’t, but since this is a job resource I’ll say that I’m living comfortably but not glamorously. Generally, that’s the case for entry-level music industry jobs across the board.”

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

“You really covered it all.”

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