Music

What it takes:

  • Your job search arsenal (depending on your area of interest) includes a web portfolio, demo, resume, and business cards.
  • Performers: actively seek out as many performance opportunities as possible from day one.
  • Think big. Explore career directions your degree can take you.
  • Cross boundaries: AEMM and Music students can work together to increase your impact.
  • Document your work. Arrange for audio and/or video recordings of your work.
  • Get a website. Web Agent and Virb can help you promote yourself.
  • Network, network, network. Relationships will get you work, so get out and meet people.

At Columbia:

AEMMP Records - Student-run record label through the AEMM department

Student Programming Board (Biggest Mouth Open Mic nights, “Write Ya Life” Music Conference)

Practice Space in The Music School

In Chicago:

MusiCares:
National non-profit through Grammy.org to assist musicians and industry-related individuals in need.  Often offering services such as free dental clinics.

Blogs and Information on the Web:


Bob Baker:
Another industry vet that tweets regularly with links to insightful articles on exposing your music and the industry.

Mark Mulligan’s Music Industry Blog
Blog run by Music executive Mark Mulligan.   Also good for following the bigger industry.

Digital Music News

Music Services and Platforms:

Soundcloud
Post and share your music.  Join groups and find potential collaborators.  License your music with Creative Commons for fair use by others.

Jamendo
Upload your music solely with Creative Commons licensing to share or sell.

Creative Commons
Establish your own copyright licenses for the use and attribution of your music.

Bandcamp
Monetize your music or post it for free.

Tunecore
License and sell your music to Amazon, Spotify, MOG, eMusic, etc.

Gigmaven
Post your or your band’s profile, music, and available dates for venues across the US.

Entertainment Careers
Paid job board, but it can be openly searched to see what kind of opportunities are available.
National: https://www.entertainmentcareers.net
Chicago: https://www.entertainmentcareers.net/chi/