Careers in the Music Business

Careers in the Music Business
"The music business is a multi-billion dollar industry that touches people in every corner of the world. It all starts with the songwriters and composers, without whom there would be no music. But once a song is written, there is a whole industry that supports it -- the "business" side of the music industry."

This article highlights music industry jobs, and gives the up-and-coming indie or unsigned a look at the other side of the coin. It takes a look at jobs in the A&R, Artist Management, Booking Agent, Engineer, Entertainment Lawyer, Journalist (music critic), Marketing, Product Manager, Promotion, Publicity, Publisher, Radio, Record Producer, Retail, Tour Manager and Video, as well as General Fields. Some people do start their careers as musicians, and evolve into the business side, as well as vice versa, for various reasons.