The document outlines a career plan for a career as a music producer and opening one's own studio/label. It lists the requirements including a bachelor's degree in music production and excellent communication, critical thinking, time management, and business/budget management skills. It details current skills and experience producing one's own recordings in a home studio with an associate's degree and master's certificate in music production. The plan is to obtain a bachelor's degree in music production, search for an internship, continue producing one's own music and collaborating with local artists, network within the industry, and learn about trends in streaming services. It also includes looking into the legal aspects of starting an independent label.
1. Lesson 10: Developing Your Artistry Career Plan (Revised)
Career goal: To become a Music producer/ Open my own studio/ Create my own
label
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in music production
Excellent communication skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Excellent time management skills
• Ability to learn new skills
• Good business and management skills
Good budget management skills
Excellent production skills, including the ability to:
o Operate analog as well as digital equipment during the recording of music
o Run the recording session/ task responsibility to audio engineer
o Set up equipment in the studio prior to the session if necessary
o Select and implement production equipment and techniques
o Craft a recording that meets the artist's or band's desires
o Work closely with audio engineer and music arrangers
o Be able to obtain background vocalists
o Help choose the songs for album
o Mix the recorded tracks into the finished product
Current skills, interests and experience
Produced my own recordings in a home studio
Associate's degree in Liberal Arts with a 3.65 grade point average
• Master’s Certificate in Music Production using Pro Tools (Berklee) with a 3.93
grade point average
• Strong work Ethic
• Leadership background from years in the military
• Interested in specializing in Hip-Hop
• Ability to think on feet and problem solve
• Interest in the digital aspects and future of the music industry
Plan to reach career goal:
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Music Production, Berklee Online
Search for an internship to take part in once I graduate
• Continue to write, record, and produce my own music
• Work with local artists and look for people to collaborate with
• Continue to network and make connections within the industry
• Plan my degree according to my aspirations in order to reach goals
• Shop my finished work around to different labels
2. • Keep eye open for buildings and areas to open a studio
• Continue to learn about and study new trends, paying close attention to
streaming services and subscriptions
• Register with organizations such as SoundExchange and ASCAP/BMI
• Look further into the legal aspects of:
o Creating an independent label and copyright for it
o Obtaining copyrights for sound recordings, compositions and brand names
o Establishing written agreements for anyone who chooses to go into business
with me as well as any artists who I produce for