Teen Jazz hosted by Shannon Kennedy
Careers In Music

A resource for young musicians on careers in music, how to start a career in music, and helpful tips to reduce music industry ambiguity. If you are interested in contributing an article related to careers in music, please email Shannon Kennedy. All articles written by Shannon Kennedy unless otherwise noted.

Different Careers in Music
- The Local, Touring and Studio Musicians: As a performer there are a variety of career paths that you can choose or that you "fall into". In this article, some of the different performance career choices are illustrated.

- Sideman Versus Bandleader: The roles of a sideman and a bandleader and how they differ.

The Many Roles of a Musician
- How to be Your Own Manager: This article details how you can manage yourself as an artist or a group that you are a part of.

- How to be Your Own Booking Agent: How to book and negotiate your own gigs.

- Marketing Yourself: Marketing is an essential tool you need to have under your belt as a musician. Here are some helpful tips to get you started.

- Getting Work in the Music Industry: Break into the music industry; helpful hints to get you started in the music business.




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