Which Music Industry Job is Right for You?

[@paigeofsw0rds]

If you want to be able to read this information or reference back to it later, you can find that on my website! www.paigebackstage.com/which-music-industry-job-is-right-for-you/ Any requests for future videos? Leave them below! 🖤

[@davidallen346]

I try to pursue a degree in music at the Araphoe community College before in the early 90s everyone at the enrollment office just look at me dumbfounded not sure what to do or how to help me to pursue it then I sign on to a music theory class and it was suoer difficult everything related to math theory and counting, this German professor was very rude because I wasn't catching on he just sorta gave up on me so basically I drop out of college after pursuing other degrees that just didn't work out

[@FOHguy]

Started in 1978. Went through touring backline, guitar, drum, and keyboard tech. Finally, I found that sound is my favorite.

[@mariodangeladrums7130]

Hello! Can I just say that this video is amazing! I'm currently studying BA Music Business and Entrepreneurship in London. Most people on this course already have an idea of what they want to do in the industry and are using the degree to get them there. On the other hand, I've found myself in a situation where I joined a course to learn more about the industry to see what piques my interest. Coming from a session-musician background, there never really were any resources that actually tried to match direct skills to possible roles in the industry and this video was pretty much what I've been looking for. Although I'm now pursuing a career in publishing, I still find this video to be an amazing resource for people trying to find their way in this daunting industry. Just wanted to say thanks for the value you're putting back into the community and the best of luck with the rest of your work! :)

[@rachelmorgan7565]

as someone who wants to be in this industry but isn’t sure what they want to do, thank you!! this video helped me a lot!

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Happy to help however I can! :)

[@miggymaddy]

as someone who wants to work in this industry but feels powerless due to the pandemic, this video got me excited for whats to come when live music does come back. my internship at a live event promoter was cancelled due to the pandemic so i felt as if i could never get my foot in the door (i also used to work at a venue before we got shut down). but watching this and knowing i have some of the skills you mentioned, i feel more comfortable attempt to put myself out there and finding these jobs to apply to. i really loved this video and will probably come back to it anytime i apply to a music related job !

[@durazno6897]

What did you study? Or did you need to major in something at all? -- thank you ! (:

[@miggymaddy]

@@durazno6897 i majored in communications !

[@chukwudiodoh8095]

Please i need to be put through...​@@miggymaddy

[@carofuentes9575]

GIRL I MISSED YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH

[@paigeofsw0rds]

OMGGGG IM SORRY I LEFT FOR SO LONG, I have a new computer now so I can edit things again!!! Lots to come, requests are welcome!! 💗💗

[@nicknamyar]

Thank you! A video about creative/digital/design jobs in the industry would be so helpful!

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Ooh, you got it! It's on the list. 📝

[@charc_]

thank you for this video! I recently just graduated and hope to get into the music industry. My dad works at Def Jam Recordings as their main Marketer and i hope to follow in his footsteps

[@slaveformusic]

Paige, welcome back! This is so wonderful and all of the jobs are really nicely explained! As someone who works primarily in live music, I can definetly agree that social skills are very important here, you actually need to talk to people everywhere, all of the goddamn time XD And yes, artist managers (and runners) are indeed glorified babysitters XD

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Thank you, glad to be back!! Yeah, as I've started attending shows with the band, I've realized how much more tired I am at the end of the night... all the socializing wears me out 😂 Hope you're doing okay right now with live music on hiatus 💛

[@slaveformusic]

@@paigeofsw0rds we're managing but we all kind of miss running around all day every day🖤

[@bladejoint1539]

thank you so much for this video. Have been really worried, however, now I am excited and motivated to research and hunt down some jobs. thank you once again.

[@morgankrajewski9321]

Paige has returned, can we say thank you to 2020 for literally the first time ever

[@paigeofsw0rds]

It's not too late for 2020 to step in and strike my new computer with lightning or something, I'm trying not to jinx it tbh

[@Abuhgayul]

If possible, could you do a video on photography and videography jobs in the industry and how to get started with things like that?

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Absolutely!! I definitely have a few friends I can talk to for more info as well, adding this to my list! :)

[@vSalmon]

DID THIS VIDEO JUST SAVED MY LIFE!!???

[@spoon1310]

Hi I am a Producer and a studio engineer in the Bahamas. We are going through a struggle against the perdemic. I am now trying to work online. I Love the productions.

[@chukwudiodoh8095]

Can we work..?

[@avery5762]

IM PLAYING ANIMAL CROSSING WHILE WATCHING THIS VIDEO AND I THOUGHT YOUR BACKGROUND MUSIC WAS FROM MY GAME HHAHAH

[@paigeofsw0rds]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO SORRY I JUST REALLY LIKE THE NEW LEAF 5PM MUSIC

[@kevincosandey5862]

So glad I found this channel

[@paigeofsw0rds]

I'm so glad you're here! Lots more on the way, always feel free to reach out if you'd like to see videos on specific topics! :)

[@kevincosandey5862]

Paige Backstage thank you I will!

[@emmacraig190]

Love this video thank you so much!!

[@gwengoose]

i really appreciate you making this video and explaining these jobs!

[@paigeofsw0rds]

I'm glad you found it helpful!! Any other questions I can cover for you in the future, just let me know! :)

[@DijahE]

Thank you for this amazing information!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@zoeskinner2871]

Really cool story about Billboard noticing your blog!

[@zoeskinner2871]

also this was a super inspiring and encouraging video, you should become a music career coach as your next job hahaha

[@michellemendez6698]

thank you so much for all the information! do you think you could make a video dealing specifically on what to go to school for different industry jobs? that’s where i’m having trouble deciding. thanks again in advance!

[@claudiapalomb]

Thank you. Let's hope I'm gonna make it

[@aldrinportes9533]

I always want to be a musician! I'm really good at Guitar!! And i always thought that being a MUSICIAN is not a job like performing onsatge or gigs, but i hope this will help in my career soon.

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Being a musician can 100% be a job! And there's lots of ways to approach it to diversify outside of live performances. You could be a session musician and get hired in to play on other people's albums in studio, teach music lessons, form a wedding band (live performances where you don't have to convince an audience to show up 😂), sell your services on Fiverr... lots of options!! Should I make a video about this?

[@DansGotGroove]

Thanks a ton for making this video! Really appreciated learning all about the different ideas for music careers I could get into. And I Loved the choice to go with Animal Crossing Music - being a fan of Animal Crossing myself, that was a fun surprise to be immediately greeted with :) I had a question about music careers that I wanted to ask you - I just graduated from High School, and I was considering the idea of doing something in the music industry. For me, I really enjoy finding songs that I feel could be paired with certain types of scenes or moods (whether it's in like a dramatic sort of story-telling project, or more of a commercial/informative sort of project) and then organizing them so I have a collection of songs all related to a certain type of scene/emotion. And furthermore, while I haven't been doing this as much, I also really like the idea of trying to utilize these songs for scenes in projects that they fit with. But do you happen to know if there are really any jobs in the music industry are related to doing either of these things?

[@sofianicotra8269]

This video was SUPER helpful! Thank you so so much :) Subscribed!!

[@twoshea6208]

Do you have any advice on how to get your foot in the door of the music industry for someone who already has 10+ years of experience in marketing, PR, and communications? Internships are great for young people starting out in their careers, but I'm sure there's demand for experienced marketers also?

[@chukwudiodoh8095]

Yes

[@maryjoymcdaniel]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@soreve99]

thank you for making this! it's super helpful, keep it up! 🧡

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Thank you! Will do! I've got a whole list of videos on the way, let me know if there's anything specific you want to learn about. :)

[@soreve99]

@@paigeofsw0rds that's awesome! I'm particularly interested in what you said about creatives, I'm a music photographer :) PS. thank you for doing God's work seriously

[@Berniesbruh]

Exactly the words I needed thank you!

[@MindOfAnge]

I have been a teacher for the past 16 years and even though I have a knack for helping kids my passion has been always been music since I was a kid. Is it weird to say I feel the music at times. I am creative, patient and have actually promoted bands through media and also have been a merch girl. What area do you think would be a good direction for me!

[@faeriecake]

Do you like teaching? I’m majoring in music but I’m not sure if I want to work in a school forever :/ but music is also my passion!

[@jessicajoyk]

Music therapy?

[@harmonies4423]

Thanks for the information. You're great.

[@TieDyeKitty]

Just subscribed, hello from the Caribbean, great content, chat soon!

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Thank you for subscribing, and thanks for watching!! Hope you're happy & healthy in the Caribbean, let me know if there are any videos you'd like to see going forward. :)

[@TieDyeKitty]

@@paigeofsw0rds I have many many questions regarding the music business, but we will have to become online friends, before I pick your brain, don't want to just use you like that.

[@djcato]

I have questions, I'm really good with networking and resourcefulness, I do alot of listening to music as well. Currently in Full Sail for Music production and over the past couple years i've been training myself to be to Disc Jockey, I'm still unsure where i fit in. I'm not to nervous of rejection just trying to lay low like everyone says and i have some disabilities. Im a veteran but my passion is in the music. I been using fl studios and logic and pro tools over the past few years. I been looking at the jobs for Soundcloud, but still kind of clueless, but I have started curating playlists. Thank you PS I think I would do good on like a radio show or something. Im kind of social...lol

[@LordMatthewBond3rd]

Neopets though. Loved this video.

[@devonm44]

2:20 Hey Paige! Can you explain what you mean by "multiple jobs"? I'm guessing that means long hours too.

[@marwilliamson6996]

Hi page just saw your video, I graduated from NYU Clive Davis Institute of recording music March 2022 . What kind of job can I get with the certificate. I don't have anyone to help me. I can Sing. I sing Alto in a band at Church. I love Singing. Also I am a Healthcare Employee (Phlebotomist) i like Healthcare but i love music (Singing) Please help me. I ask a DJ. in the past years ago and he Sexual abused me . I want to either be a Gospel Singer or another job in the music ministry.

[@thanhha3835]

I want to work in a music company. So how can I improve my resume/CV to get a job in this area if I'm a new one?

[@MarcG7424]

I'm so lost I love music I have all my life I literally have about 4 decades of music in my head I can name a song from the first few bars drives my wife crazy I am into music facts and trivia I'm good with people and I like researching but I don't know how to apply any of this but it's something I'm good at

[@adamleechapmandj]

Hi love, I've just come across this at the right time I think. I am a Trance producer. I'm still learning and finding my sound. But I want to adventure into the music industry. I'm a dj , I've made merchandise, I make logos , been a salesman in retail , worked in ecommerce with html and email campaigns. I keep pushing my cv out there and my dreams and goals but don't seem to find the right places. Any tips for finding those right places because I feel I am missing out on chances.

[@pikapikachupikapi]

nice

[@lawrencewingfield2438]

Thank you so much for this video, it was really eye opening for me. I’m 17 years old and have been able to perform on stages around my area as a pianist for a band. I want to be able to do this professionally and tour with other musicians while also being tech savvy when it comes to audio engineering (mixing/mastering). I’m also a pretty good public speaker and have an interest in finance/investing, so do you know any other paths that might be good for that? Thanks so much 🙏🏾

[@bloozy7350]

I also am a pianist and want to start producing? What Daw do you use and how big is the learning curve?

[@dilsdoes]

i don't have anything specific to say except thanks so. thanks.

[@paigeofsw0rds]

You're welcome!! I have your question about labels vs. Patreon on my list so stay tuned for that one. :)

[@lucygasparelli394]

IM SO THANKFUL FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!! you're a literal angel, but I do have a question, I think I want to study something within the liberal arts, do you think it would be useful for the music industry/ label?

[@paigeofsw0rds]

I'M SO GLAD THEY'RE HELPFUL FOR YOU!! I think liberal arts can definitely be useful!! It teaches you how to communicate well and formulate arguments/get your point across, there are tons of life skills that are benefitted by these programs! I can't speak more specifically without knowing what you'd want to focus on, but I definitely think there's value in it for you. :)

[@mehboobalam6956]

Thanks for shooting out a valuable information. For my concern is towards technical aspect. I am graduated in electronics and Eger to dig my self in sound/audio creation. Manipulation with audio and Eger to handle the big sound engines. wish that you could answer my all questions. I am residing in UAE and at the moment, there is only one institute (SEA Dubai) which is offering courses. I am bit hesitate to join ,why that i want to satisfy my self to set some route in this audio industry. As you said earlier its a very big field, having sub felids and all are interconnected with each other.

[@annaw.1309]

thanks for your videos, they're so helpful! I was wondering: I'm doing my B.Sc. in Psychology but I realized halfway through, that I'd love to pursue a career in music. Do you have an idea in which jobs it could be helpful that I studied psychology or where I could get my foot in with this?

[@paigeofsw0rds]

honestly, that sounds like it would be beneficial in so many areas! less as like "this job requires this experience", but because it'll naturally make you better equipped to deal with personality types or managing how you deliver info. also great for artist managers or people working closely with talent because you can be cognizant of their mental health and current state of mind. I think marketing would be a good fit (since it's the psychology of how to get people to like the artist through ads, events, etc.)!

[@liveoffthewallco]

Doesnt a artist manager help with the “live music” department u were talking about as well?

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Yes and no. The manager doesn't need to go on tour, as they often have a roster of artists they're managing the careers of and going to meetings for. I would opt to go on tour with the band I'm currently managing just because they're still in early stages and I personally want to go on tour, but it's not required! A lot of management contracts also state that the manager is not a booking agent and will not be fully responsible for booking shows, but connections/opportunities they bring to the table can definitely include that too. It all depends on the manager and how they want to do things!

[@Ganstafeva]

I have always wanted to be in the music industry and i have been thinking of getting a music business degree or just doing an internship. I am currently 20 years of age and it feels like I am behind. I have been looking into A&R but i know it is a competitive field. Is there any advice you would give me ?

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Best way to get into those library clips for TV or Movies?

[@djcato]

Where do you think I would be a good fit? I have diversified taste too.

[@williambarrett1234]

ok thanks

[@energeticbeauty449]

Is it possible to be hired with no school/degree? I’ve been writing songs for other musicians for a year now, as well as visually directing music videos/photo shoots but this is all free lance work not through a company/agency and I have also recorded my own songs, I could go on but really music/art is everyday life for me bc there’s not a day I don’t have music in my life wether I’m writing songs/listening to beats/recording music and I’d love to work at a record label but I didn’t know if I needed schooling/degrees to be a candidate for internship or a job

[@paigeofsw0rds]

100% yes!! it sounds like you're already doing a LOT of the things that will get you to where you want to be, and you might not even need to lock yourself down to just one company/label/etc because you can effectively do that work for anyone on your own! 🥳 What's your goal scenario? If things all went 100% exactly right, what would you be doing right now?

[@worldofbasstv2296]

So how do you find a job in live music. Mentally I feel like I would be so passionate about working at the FOH or as an audio engineer

[@johnbricker8435]

Any tips for someone hoping to find a job in music journalism? I'm already writing and getting my work published as much as I can, but I'm less than a year away from graduating college and the job market for music writers seems really closed off...

[@moeziroo98]

PLEASE DO THE CREATIVE JOBS VIDEO YOU MENTIONED :))))))))))

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Okay, it's on my list!!

[@pratibhapatel2150]

Can you please tell me start a music company what employees u needed the most plz

[@chukwudiodoh8095]

Good music directors, producers and good promoters..

[@inezaguilar9238]

Do think I should start by getting a job at a venue?

[@fullViewJay]

What are some resources to becoming an artist manager?

[@youngkey3051]

I have a degree in music production/engineering but I don’t feel like the greatest engineer. I’m more of a producer but I would like to get into anything regarding music before my producing career kicks off. I’m not the office type and live sound is probably at a halt because of Covid-19. What could I do???

[@paigeofsw0rds]

Yeah, COVID is kind of screwing up everything in this industry right now. 😪 Maybe working in a studio in another role, whether an apprenticeship or a front desk-type job could be good to connect with people in your field and get experience from being around it? Once these things are back up and running, I guess. I've also been seeing a lot of friends in production/engineering using Fiver to make extra cash. Maybe you could offer to listen to band's mixes and give them feedback? Could be a good way to get to know new bands that are looking for teams to work with! I'm going to talk to some friends in this field and see if they have any advice!

[@itsrelativ3967]

No. Produce music and sound effects for tv shows, videogames and presentation events. Pick a genre/style you're good at and stick with it. When I was doing music, people kept saying it's nothing more than a hobby. But when I found an actual lane outside of trying to BE A FAMOUS MUSICIAN people kept asking me about these BMI checks that kept coming in. These people's jobs wouldn't exist if we don't make the music for them to talk about.

[@dripgod3273]

Can u be officially hired as a music producer to a record label

[@prolouge1061]

I’m a student who really likes music and i am in all of my school’s music club and i am a music ambassador but this all seems very stressful and i’m not really sure what to do By the way i’m 12 currently

[@juicy1453]

Do you work in a record label?

[@minichickey6022]

this didnt help at all. What if I wanna do everything? Im so lost. /srs

[@paigeofsw0rds]

ohhhh then you're like me!! I have a problem with committing to one focus/career path because everything sounds interesting! I think the best way to look at is is like this -- nothing you do needs to be forever. you can start in marketing and then try your hand at publicity or get into working at venues or planning festivals. life is long, it would be a shame not to give yourself a chance to try different things! but if you find a starting point that feels natural to you, try getting started there and building on top of that as you go. :) also, I'm gonna make more of these videos, so lemme know if you have any specific questions I can make a video about!

[@bradh6185]

Is it possible to be successful in this industry without being a communist? And what is an ANR(A&R?)? That's the one that really caught my attention.

[@MarcG7424]

Artists & Repertoire basically finding and helping develope new artist

[@t00th61]

Girl where have you been

[@paigeofsw0rds]

LMAO great question! Uhhhhh my laptop gave up on me and didn't have the ability to even open video editing software, nevermind export it and get it uploaded. Just got myself a new desktop so I could get back to making videos!! 🤠

[@brianmpbe]

Yesssssssss

[@ii73119]

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