Music Industry Internships

By Lori Spencer

 

Many of today’s music industry experts originally began their careers as college interns. Music industry internships provide invaluable experience for young aspirants and offer a chance to learn the ropes of the music business. Types of music industry internships vary widely, from performing clerical tasks to working in promotions and marketing, or recording studio apprenticeships. Perks and bonuses may include free concert tickets and the opportunity to meet famous musical artists. Not all the work is glamorous, however; interns are frequently assigned menial jobs such as running errands, fetching coffee, answering phones and cleaning up the studio after hours.

Music industry internships can be the key that opens doors in a business that is notoriously difficult to break into. College students typically…(cont’d)

 

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How to Broadcast a Radio Station at a Business Within the Copyright Laws

By Lori Spencer

 

If you enjoy playing the radio as background music for employees and customers at your place of business, you may unwittingly be violating copyright laws. Without a proper license or permission from the copyright owner, re-broadcasting music is illegal. The best way to avoid this potential problem is to simply acquire a license from Broadcast Music International (BMI), the American Societyof Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) or the performing rights organization…

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How to Break Into the Radio Industry

By Lori Spencer

Radio has always been a competitive and challenging industry to break into, even more so in the age of media consolidation. Jobs that pay well are few and far between, often requiring relocation to a city far from home. Computer automation of radio stations means less airtime available for live personalities. The frequent turnover of station management and format changes presents little job security; typically an entire staff is let go when a radio station changes hands. Despite these drawbacks, if you still want to become a radio programmer, there are some time-tested methods for getting your foot in the door.

Although a college degree is not necessarily required to become a radio programmer…

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Programming a Country Music Radio Station

By Lori Spencer

Programming a country music radio station is a challenge these days, radio programmers agree. What programmers can’t seem to agree on, however, is a format. While some DJs, program and music directors say this fluidity signals a healthyperiod of growth for country radio, traditionalists warn that playing too many crossover artists dilutes the brand. The good news for country radio today is that programmers have greater freedom in creating and defining their station’s unique sound. Whether playing traditional country or blazing new trails…

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Get Paid to Be a Broadcaster

Make no mistake about it — the broadcast industry has changed significantly in the past two decades. Media ownership is now consolidated into fewer hands, major media outlets are suffering budgetary woes, automating programming, and cutting jobs. The Internet has revolutionized broadcasting as we know it, offering news and entertainment options galore with the click of a mouse. The programming consumers once paid for is now readily available for free online. As a result, many professional broadcasters now find themselves working for much smaller salaries, if they can find work at all.

While the broadcaster is in no immediate danger of becoming an endangered species….

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Working as an Audio Engineer

By Lori Spencer

Audio engineering careers require versatility and the ability to adapt to working in a variety of sound formats and applications. One day, an engineer might be making an album for a major rock artist; the next day, he or she might be editing a film soundtrack or mixing a classical 120-piece orchestra‘s recording of Beethoven‘s Ninth Symphony. Jobs in sound engineering range include things such as running live sound at concerts, producing radio and television shows, creating sound for video games, performing audio post production or even designing entire public address (PA) systems and recording studios.

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Careers in Audio Engineering

By Lori Spencer

If you love music, are fascinated by technology and are lucky enough to have very precise hearing, you may have what it takes to become an audio engineer. Producing or engineering an album for one of the world’s top artists is certainly a desirable goal for many, but competition for jobs in the recording industry is fierce. If you want to rise to the top of the heap, you’ll need more than just training or technical expertise. Being a successful audio engineer also requires determination, persistence, patience, industry connections, people skills, and of course, talent.

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See also related story “How Do I Become a Broadcast Engineer” by Lori Spencer for radio, tv and film career-specific advice:

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Choosing the Best Professional Microphone

By Lori Spencer

Choosing the best professional microphone is a matter of both personal preference and matching the mic’s characteristics to the type of sound you want to capture. Certain types of microphones are better suited for recording vocals than instruments, for example. Others are more appropriate for live sound than studio recording. Regardless of the frequency response or cartridge type you choose, selecting the right microphone ultimately means finding whichever is the best microphone for you.

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How Do I Become an Advertising Coordinator?

By Lori Spencer

To become an advertising coordinator, you should gain a thorough knowledge of advertising through various media, effective sales techniques, and customer service and communication skills. Experience in radio and television, print or Internet media, market research, public relations, marketing and promotions are also desirable. An advertising coordinator needs to work well with a team, manage budgets, and deliver ad campaigns that live up to a client’s expectations. As this job often involves working in a high stress, deadline oriented environment, the ideal advertising coordinator will be able to multitask and juggle several accounts simultaneously.

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Vintage Replica Stereos That Play CDs, Records and Tapes

By Lori Spencer

Need a new stereo system that will play CDs plus your old LPs and cassette tapes? These vintage replica stereos offer an affordable all-in-one solution.

If you’ve got a collection of old vinyl records and analog cassette tapes you want to transfer to CD, consider an all-in-one stereo combo. Not only are they easier on your pocketbook than buying separate components, combo units also save time. No need to deal with a number of patch cords or a confusing computer software program.

These units look cool, too. Most have the look of vintage radios of the 1930s and 1940s, making them an ideal gift for grandparents who might feel a bit intimidated by modern technology. They’ll appreciate the classic design, excellent sound quality, simplicity and ease of use.

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