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Apple and Spotify Go to War – But Nothing’s Changed for Artists, Yet
What's the better music streaming service for artists: Apple Music or Spotify? We explore each service's clout, as well as its benefits and challenges.
Musicianship: What Is It and How Do You Develop It?
What is musicianship? We'll discuss the meaning of this essential part of being a musician and talk about skills like ear training, composition & performance.
Jazz Musician
Jazz Musicians are highly trained artists who perform original or repertoire jazz works in concert and in the recording studio.
Musicologist
What does a Musicologist do? Learn the definition of musicology, as well as the career path and salary data for Musicologists.
Famous Record Labels: A Guide to the Major Labels
Learn why the Big 3 labels, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music, account for 80% of the recorded music industry.
Backing Vocalist
Discover the career of a Backing vocalist - learn the essential skills and steps to kickstart your journey in supporting vocal harmony.
How To Become A Musician
Have you ever wondered how to become a musician? Berklee professor Tom Stein shares how to build a financially solvent, artistically fulfilling career in music.
Pianist
Learn how to become a Concert Pianist! A UCLA Professor of Piano & Concert Pianists discuss building a career as a professional Pianist.
Bassist
Discover the skills, education, and experience you need to build a career as a professional Bassist, with advice from working Bass Players.
Study Jazz at the 10 Best Schools in the US
Our picks for the best schools where you can study jazz include Berklee, New England Conservatory of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Juilliard, and Oberlin.
Orchestrator
Transposes music from one instrument or voice to another in order to accommodate a particular musician or group; write scores for musical groups & soloists.
Why Independent Artists Should Stop Streaming
Learn why you should stop streaming music with Spotiy, Rdio, and other streaming services.
Accompanist
Learn how to become a professional Accompanist (or Collaborative Pianist) who accompanies performances and rehearsals.
Regional Sales Manager
Oversee album sales to wholesalers and retailers; implement sales campaigns and protocol, manage regional departments.
How To Learn Piano Even If You’ve Never Played
Have you always wanted to learn piano on your own and want to know what it takes? Here are some great tips on how to get started!
Booking Agent
Booking Agents negotiate deals, plan tours & secure support acts for artists. Check out career requirements for music industry Booking Agents
Arranger
An Arranger writes instrumentation and arrangements of musical notes to be performed by musicians for studio and live performances.
Copyist
Transcribes musical parts from a Composer's score, either by hand or by using a computer program, to create sheet music.
How to Grow Your Fanbase Like a Startup (Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of the musicians 'Growing a Fanbase" series. Learn how to gather followers and treat the process like you were starting a business.
The Best Day Jobs for Musicians
We’ve compiled a list of the best day jobs for musicians and aspiring music industry entrepreneurs that offer flexibility and give some sense of autonomy.