Music Industry Internships
eBook - PDF

Music Industry Internships

The Ultimate Guide for Students

  1. 309 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Music Industry Internships

The Ultimate Guide for Students

About this book

Music industry students: ready to nail your next internship interview, craft a standout resume, and turn that internship into a full-time gig? Look no further!

This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide to mastering every step of the music industry internship journey. Industry insider Bobby Borg teaches students how to:

- Prepare like a pro for the internship search
- Apply with confidence and land a dream position
- Navigate office dynamics and build a powerful network
- Transition seamlessly from intern to full-time professional

Featuring interviews with top supervisors and over 20 practical templates, students will learn how to track applications, perfect networking pitches, review job contracts, and much more-all in one place. Written in short, digestible chapters, this book will help students jumpstart their careers today.

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Information

Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798765155387
Edition
1
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Careers

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Preface
  8. Part I: Before Embarking on Your Internship
  9. Chapter 1: Internships Defined: Starting Your Journey with Realistic Expectations
  10. Chapter 2: Why Intern? : Nine Motivating Benefits That Exceed Expectations
  11. Chapter 3: Why Companies Host Interns: Six Key Insights That Will Give You an Edge
  12. Chapter 4: When to Intern: A Practical Timeline to Student Success
  13. Chapter 5: Where to Intern: The Lowdown on Major Music Cities in the United States
  14. Chapter 6: Types of Music Industry Internships: Top Ten Gems to Kick-start Your Career
  15. Chapter 7: Vision Quest: Charting Your Path before Embarking on Your Internship Journey
  16. Chapter 8: SMART Goals: Considering Your First Steps on the Way to Your Long-term Vision
  17. Chapter 9: Mastering the Internship Search: Ten Tips for Uncovering the Ideal Company
  18. Chapter 10: Further Narrowing the Search: Finding Companies Aligned with Your Values
  19. Part II: Preparing for Music Industry Success
  20. Chapter 11: Eight Preparatory Competencies for Music Industry Success: Going Beyond the Basics
  21. Chapter 12: Mastering Essential Resources: Thirty-Six Tools to Prepare for Music Industry Success
  22. Chapter 13: Standout Resumés: Analyzing the Finer Details to Help You Shine
  23. Chapter 14: Impactful Cover Letters: Preparing to Make Your Best First Impression
  24. Chapter 15: Music Industry Bios: Preparing Your Professional Story for Internship Success
  25. Chapter 16: Eye-Catching Profile Pictures: Preparing the Right Image for Your Audience
  26. Chapter 17: Setting Up the Perfect LinkedIn Profile: Crafting Your “Online ResumĂ©â€
  27. Chapter 18: Cleaning Up Your Social Media Platforms: Preparing for Possible Human Resources Audits
  28. Chapter 19: Nurturing the Right Mindset: Preparing Mentally to Enter the Internship Game
  29. Chapter 20: Preparing to Move Forward: From the Classroom to the “Real-World” Perspective
  30. Chapter 21: Understanding Corporate Roles: Key Players and How to Interact with Them
  31. Part III: Applying Like a Pro
  32. Chapter 22: Submitting for Music Industry Internships: Six Strategies to Pitching Like a Pro
  33. Chapter 23: Mastering Your Internship Interview: Getting an Extra Edge on the Pitching Process
  34. Chapter 24: Mastering the Post-Interview Process: Productive Strategies for after the Pitch
  35. Chapter 25: Deciding on—and Committing to—a Music Industry Internship
  36. Chapter 26: Considering Multiple Music Internships Simultaneously: Weighing Pros and Cons
  37. Chapter 27: Deciding on Smaller Company Internships: Five Key Advantages You Need to Hear
  38. Chapter 28: Deciding on Remote Internships: Six Key Advantages You Can’t Ignore
  39. Chapter 29: Securing Your Internship Spot: Reviewing Agreement Provisions
  40. Chapter 30: A Deeper Dive into Non-Compete Clauses: Mastering the Basics
  41. Chapter 31: Delving Deeper into Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Mastering the Essentials
  42. Chapter 32: Managing the Internship Term: Breaks, Vacations, and Other Events
  43. Part IV: Navigating Internship Dynamics for Success
  44. Chapter 33: Navigating Day-to-Day Hurdles of Your Internship: Five Tips for Personal Success
  45. Chapter 34: Navigating Office Politics: Mastering Interpersonal Dynamics
  46. Chapter 35: Things You Should Never Tolerate on an Internship: Seven Non-negotiables
  47. Chapter 36: Building a Strong Network within Your Internship: Seven Useful Methods
  48. Chapter 37: How to Seek Professional Feedback during Your Internship: Five Key Tips
  49. Chapter 38: Journaling: Internalizing Every Move of Your Music Industry Internship
  50. Chapter 39: Managing Time while Interning: Navigating Work, School, and Your Personal Life
  51. Chapter 40: Financial Fitness: Eight Tips for Navigating Finances during Your Music Internship
  52. Chapter 41: Navigating Your Physical and Mental Health: Fourteen Tips for Managing Your Well-being
  53. Part V: Transitioning and Beyond
  54. Chapter 42: Changing Internships: Five Considerations You Need to Read
  55. Chapter 43: Exiting Your Internship: Wrapping Up Your Experience Like a True Pro
  56. Chapter 44: Transitioning from Intern to Full-Time Employee: Taking the “Readiness” Test
  57. Chapter 45: Getting That Music Industry Gig: Discussing Your Employment Agreement
  58. Chapter 46: Embracing Entrepreneurism in the Music Business: Hire Yourself
  59. Chapter 47: Ten Steps to Entrepreneurship: Mastering the “Musicpreneur Manifesto”
  60. Part VI: Hearing It in Their Own Words
  61. Chapter 48: Q & A with Jarvis Smith (Goldenvoice)
  62. Chapter 49: Q & A with Amber Meagher (Madden Flow Entertainment)
  63. Chapter 50: Q & A with Michael Laskow (Taxi Music)
  64. Chapter 51: Q&A with Sean Healy (Sean Healy Presents)
  65. Chapter 52: Q & A with Lee Fisher (JET Management)
  66. Chapter 53: Q & A with Mack Post (Sound Factory Records)
  67. Chapter 54: Q & A with Triston Morgan (Plero Music)
  68. Chapter 55: Q & A with Zach Barrett (Red Light Management)
  69. Chapter 56: Q & A with Ariel Birkenruth (Sync Team, Pulse Music Group)
  70. Chapter 57: Q & A with Charlotte Isidore (Mega House Music Management/Poems Publishing)
  71. Chapter 58: Final Thoughts on Music Industry Internships: Reflecting on the Pros and Cons
  72. Appendix A
  73. Appendix B
  74. Appendix C
  75. Appendix D
  76. Appendix E
  77. Appendix F
  78. Appendix G
  79. Appendix H
  80. Appendix I
  81. Appendix J
  82. Appendix K
  83. Appendix L
  84. Appendix M
  85. Appendix N
  86. Appendix O
  87. Appendix P
  88. Appendix Q
  89. Appendix R
  90. Appendix S
  91. Appendix T
  92. Index
  93. About the Author