In order for the musicians to play with their hearts, someone has to keep their eyes on the bigger picture and keep the band on course — that’s where these skilled careers come in.
Are you the hub of your friend circle, counted on to make the plans and set the pace? Then you might be a natural-born Agent. The artists look to the Agent to handle the details like scheduling, negotiating, and appearances. They may make the music, but they couldn’t get far without you.
Calling all musically minded extroverts. If you are the go-to friend for who to see and what’s next in music, you might be the perfect Concert Promoter. Your passion, social skills, and gift for being in the know could make you a highly sought-after person in the music industry.
Do you see something in bands that others seem to miss? A Marketing Manager has a head for the best ways to make some noise for the band, creatively spread the word, and draw people to see the show.
Are you the first one to take up for your favorite band when friends try to criticize them? You might make a great Music Attorney with that attitude. Your job would be to represent the artists, negotiate contracts and keep them on track to make sure they are paid what they are worth. Every great band has one.
Meet the unsung hero of the tour, the Tour Manager. The band gets the glory, but the tour manager gets them to the venue. And that’s no small feat. From logistics and finances to personnel and safety, this take-charge problem solver keeps the whole tour humming along.
Your Skills are your backstage pass to a music career. You don’t have to know how to make the music to make it in the music business. From innovative engineers and visionary artists, to tough-as-nails managers and hands-on creators, this world runs on the talents of Skilled Careers.
TURN YOUR SKILL INTO A CAREER