Music Business For Dummies

Chapter 3

Getting Your Music Business Job Options On

In This Chapter

Discovering your options in the music business

Choosing to be in or out of the spotlight

Understanding the job requirements

Finding the best fit for you

The bulk of the music business is made up of people, jobs, companies, and positions that have nothing directly to do with the creative side of music itself. Just because you can’t sing a tune, play an instrument, or write a song doesn’t mean you can’t still be part of the music business. Think about the ending credits of a movie, where you see the names, titles, companies, and services that were all needed to make the movie.

Whether you want to be a songwriter, a performer, or a session musician, or the idea of being behind the scenes is more appealing to you, there are many options available in the music business. By educating yourself not only through music classes but also through business and accounting courses, you have a greater understanding of the music business and a broader idea your career options in it.

If your goal is to be that musician on the stage, ...