You don't have to be a guy with guitar to have a music career.
Some individuals have an undying love for music. Therefore, a job utilizing their love of music would bring great joy to their lives. Besides the typical singer or songwriter, jobs do exist in today's market for individuals with a deep interest in music. Knowing your options will help you quickly find that music-related dream job.
A&R Rep/Talent Scout
A&R reps search for music talent -- yes, even for stringed instruments.
An A&R (artist & repertoire) representative seeks undiscovered artists whom he or she believes a record label will want to sign. This job requires a keen sense of hearing; furthermore, interpersonal skills are a must. Talent scouts utilize many venues to find artists, such as auditioning demos and attending live shows. Once an artist is signed to the record label, the talent scout is responsible for forming a productive relationship between the artist and the record label, such as providing creative input for the artist's album, finding producers and preparing important contacts vital to the artist's future.
Concert Promoter
Concert promoters keep things running smoothly.
A concert promoter must have a keen sense of business to make sure a concert is a financial success from its beginning to its end. Oftentimes a concert promoter may book an artist with a venue for a concert. Then, the concert promoter must implement a fairly aggressive marketing plan to ensure a large audience arrives to the venue to watch the artist perform. Lastly, a concert promoter needs to have plans implemented that will cause the concert to operate efficiently; a concert promoter's goal is to have a smooth success that reaps a pleasant profit.
Music Journalist/Critic
Writing music reviews can be rewarding.
A music journalist, also known as a music critic, closely monitors the work of musicians to write and publish interesting critiques. Magazines that concentrate on music journalism include Rolling Stone and The Source. One perk of being a music journalist or critic is the opportunity to interview famous musicians. Strong writing and communication skills are a must for this job. Furthermore, because magazines have deadlines, aspiring music journalists and critics should be forewarned of tense work schedules and stress. However, this job can be satisfying for those who desire to give honest critique about today's musical artists.
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