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Careers in the Music Industry

Publisher’s Note

The latest volume in our Careers in series, Careers in the Music Industry, provides a thorough introduction to the wide range of career opportunities available to those interested in the music industry.

The types of careers in the music industry are wide-ranging, from the obvious, like musicians and songwriters, to the not-so-obvious, like architects and therapists. Careers in the Music Industry offers insight into what it’s like to perform for an audience, to work with musicians, to build music studios and venues, and to use music as a form of therapy for a variety of physical and behavioral conditions. If you are interested in how to turn your interest in music, and its far-reaching potential, into a fulfilling career, this book is for you.

At the heart of this volume, like the dozens of previous Careers in titles, are 31 occupation profiles that cover various careers that are involved in the music industry in some way, from record-label executive to event planner, to disc jockey. Each career profile offers details about its specific career:

Snapshots offer current data on:

  • Median pay

  • Job outlook

  • Educational and other requirements

  • Working conditions

  • Recommended areas of interest

Career Overviews describe:

  • Duties

  • Work environment

  • Work schedules

In addition, each profile provides important qualities for the job, specific and general job requirements, anticipated rates of growth, and why. Also included is a list of related occupations, both in the public and private sectors, and a list of resources for more information, with profession-specific associations and certifying bodies.

Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students who are passionate about finding a career in the music industry with the necessary insight into the wide array of options available in this popular field. The book offers guidance regarding what job-seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Careers in the Music Industry is specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards.

Additional Materials

Careers in the Music Industry is enhanced with statistical data, including projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and median annual salaries or wages for those occupations profiled. Fast Facts, Famous Firsts, and dozens of photos add depth to the discussion.

A popular and valuable highlight of the Careers in series are “Conversations With”—in terviews with real-life professionals working in relevant jobs. Those interviewed offer their personal career paths, detail the potential for career advancement, and offer advice for students.

The back matter in this volume includes:

Appendix A: Guide to the Holland Code—John Holland’s theory that people and work environments can be classified into six different groups: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional. These interest codes are found at the beginning of each profile.

Appendix B: General Bibliography—a list of suggested readings for those who wish to learn more about pursuing a career in the music industry.

Appendix C: List of Organizations and Resources—a list of additional resources for education, certification, professional development, and networking.

This volume also includes a comprehensive subject index.

Salem Press thanks series consultant Allison Blake and the professionals whose honest responses and personal insight provide immeasurable value to Careers in the Music Industry.

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