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Entries in Music Education (7)

Monday
Sep142020

HyperTribe Launches Their Free 4 Week Pioneer Mentoring Programme For Women In Music

The Pioneer Mentoring Programme is HyperTribe’s response to tackling diversity in the music industry.

Following the success of its May 2020 Pioneer Mentoring Programme, Hypertribe is excited to announce that it once again welcomes female musicians of all levels and aspirations to sign up for its free 4-week programme starting on the 28th of September.

Confirmed mentors include Grammy nominated Kelly-Leigh and platinum-selling Karen Harding, along with Joy Crookes, Caswell, Jesica Winter, Tamzene, Chloe Diana, Malynda Hale, Camden Cox, and Grace Grundy, with more artists to be confirmed. 

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Wednesday
May062020

Launch Of Online Music School Protege: Alternative Ways To Make Money From Music

Protege teaches entrepreneurialism and essential music skills, with direct weekly feedback on tracks. Each year the course will be tailored to fit the demands of the industry. This ensures students will only ever learn what is relevant, making it more likely to place their music. Budding composers and producers have the chance to gain access to the duo’s industry network to further a pupil’s success in achieving TV and film placements, which is unique for music production schools. The pupils will have weekly industry briefs and every brief will have a specific set of learning objectives and will be supported by its own course and workbook. The pupils will be given the chance to respond to any given feedback and the tracks will be produced and finished with Schrieber and Gudi. 

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Thursday
Jan282016

5 Tips For Getting Featured On Beatport

So you have a new release and want it to be featured on Beatport. Well get ready, because there is a lot of competition. But the good news is that it can all happen with consistency and, of course, good music. We work very hard to help our clients get features each and every week. Here are some simple yet effective ways to increase your chances of being featured on the coveted site.

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Wednesday
Nov252015

Why It's Important To Develop Your Strengths If You Want To Grow As Musician

Yesterday I saw a great quote:
“Success is achieved by developing your strengths, not by eliminating your weaknesses.”
It’s from Marilyn vos Savant. She’s known for having the highest IQ.

Think about it. It sounds quite logical. Weaknesses can be distracting. Eliminating your weaknesses is like eliminating the weed around a young tree. By eliminating your weaknesses, you eliminate some of the distractions that prevent you to focus on your goal, like growing your career as musician.

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Sunday
Mar292015

BRASH! Magazine 2016

BRASH! - A Music Marketing Blog started in 2012. This blog was designed to provide music marketing tips for Independent Artists as well as provide a platform for exposure by giving exclusive interviews and social media promotions. In 2016, BRASH! is ready to expand to the magazine scene but we need your help. In order to bring this to life we are accepting donations to design, create, and develop a Music Marketing Magazine to increase exposure and awareness for quality Indie Artists. Funds raised will be used for staff memebers (writers, graphics artists, events etc.) as well as the development for the magazine’s platform, both online and print.

 

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Wednesday
May282014

Teamwork In The Music Industry

One individual can never be allowed to undermine or destroy a successful business. If a player isn’t happy and wants to leave – they should be allowed to continue their career elsewhere. Each team needs players who will benefit the team as a whole – this benefits the business as well – because the team IS a business.

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Friday
Feb142014

Music Education Career In Music Industry

 

The music industry offers a wide variety of career jobs for those wishing to take music as their professional career. One does not have to be a popular musician or music producer in order to make a hit or be successful in the professional music industry. Pursuing a career in music can revolve around a number of jobs including music education, music business, performers and writers, public relations and advertising, recording and recording industry, music health and radio and television jobs.

The job you choose should be in relation to your skills and/or experiences to enable you effectively perform it. The music education jobs mostly involve teaching and empowering other people about music. This category of music careers can be divided into different sections and titles depending on their specific roles. The salary ranges also differ significantly from one job to another. The common music education jobs one can do in the music industry include;

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