Music Industry Studies
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
The Music Industry Studies - Marketing and Promotion provides students with the knowledge and experience to join multiple fields in the music industry, including careers as publicists, managers, entertainment attorneys and record label executives. Music Industry Studies - Music Manufacturing and Merchandising provides students with the knowledge and experience to join multiple fields in the music products industry, including careers with major and independent music stores and musical instrument manufacturers. Music Industry Studies - Recording and Production provides students with opportunities to develop expertise in the fields of studio recording and live sound.
Related Careers
Booking Agent
Business Manager
Concert Promoter
Contractor, Music Specialty
Disc Jockey
Entertainment Attorney*
Event Music Consultant
Field Merchandiser
Marketing Representative
Multimedia Director*
Music Critic*
Music Journalist
Music Store Manager/Owner
Personal Manager*
Professional Manager*
Public Relations Specialist
Radio/TV Manager*
Record Label Executive
Record Engineer
Recording Director*
Regional Sales Manager*
Staff Publicist
Stage Manager*
Studio Manager*
Talent Agent
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Ability to read and write music
Ability to use various sound equipment
Adaptability and flexibility
Assertiveness
Communication skills
Computer skills
Creativity
Decisiveness
Entrepreneurship
Good stage presence
Imagination Interpersonal skills
Performance techniques
Perseverance
Physical stamina
Poise
Self-confidence
Self-discipline
Self-motivation
Singing/Instrumental talents
Teamwork
Versatility
Internship Hosts of AppState Students
ACEntertainment
Across the Way Productions
Aspen Music Festival
Big Yellow Duck
Black Pearl Studios
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Castle Recording Studios
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Dark Waters Management
Durham Center for the Performing Arts
Echo Mountain Record Studio
IMG Artists
Kudzu Music
Progressive Music
Reverie Drum Company
Starstruck Studios
Superfly Presents
The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The Orange Peel
Trailblazer Studios
Yamaha Corporation of America
Employers of AppState Grads
American Audio Video
Appalachian State University
Catena Media
Church Legacy Initiative
Durham Performing Arts Center
Elon University
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Johnson City Symphony
Longleaf School of Arts
SunnyMoon Productions
The Contemporary A Cappella Society
The Schaefer Center
Tree Sound Studios
Preparing for Your Career
•Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
•Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
•Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Music Industry Studies degree is right for me?
•Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
•Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
•Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
•Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org