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 desireso Work closely with audio engineer and music arrangerso Be able to obtain background vocalistso 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• 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 ito Obtaining copyrights for sound recordings, compositions and brand nameso Establishing written agreements for anyone who chooses to go into business

with me as well as any artists who I produce for