Industry Resources

Greetings Everyone,  My name is Oswaldo Navarro, Career Development Manager with Music Forward Foundation. One of my favorite aspects of my role is working directly with students as they jumpstart their career in the music industry. In the competitive world of job hunting, a well-crafted resume can make all the difference for college students and young professionals. A resume can be considered as a ticket to unlock various opportunities, serving as a dynamic document that not only showcases your educational journey but also highlights your skills, experiences, and potential to be an asset to the employer.  In this blog, I want to explore…

Look for part-time over full-time work. We are seeing part-time job openings double as the workplace has been more flexible with people’s desires for freelance or gig work.  Be comfortable piecing multiple jobs together. Once you grab one part-time job, investigate other creative ways to add to that income like babysitting, catering, or even seasonal gigs.  Look for hybrid. It may seem different than what you are used to but a lot of workplaces are going into an office a few days a week while the rest of the week you would work from home, so get that home desk set up…

Stay creative.  Several of Music Forward’s recent interns have come to us with impressive resumes that include radio shows they host, student conferences they have helped to organize, or festivals they have produced. Stop waiting for the perfect music industry job to appear and get out there. While you are a student you have access to teachers, resources, space, and students who want to be a part of something cool. Build it.  Refresh your website. Don’t get caught up on social media and forget that you want a landing page to share the full breath of your personality, brand, your links,…

Take a personal guide through Spotify’s artist tools & features, and discover the knowledge and best practices to help you find your audience on Spotify….

Marketing is a must. Learn the 7 truths of Music Marketing and how to market on your local scene. Download Here…

Ready to get noticed? Create a marketing strategy using this step-by-step to put a promo plan into action….

Developing your image is an important part of artist branding. Learn how to enhance your band photo and band bio to stand out.  …

Get the attention of industry leaders in 30 seconds or less for impactful networking and making a great first impression….

Capture the interest of the music industry by creating and perfecting your artist pitch….

Use Social Media to build your brand as an artist and reach fans all over the world. Download Here…

Discover Careers in the music industry in venues, on touring teams, in studios, and more. …

Identify your own skills and characteristics that will help you map yourself to a dream career in the music industry….

Use your identified skills and characteristics to create a strategy for success and a career map for your own personal music industry pathway….

Use these question prompts to ask meaningful questions as you explore career details with professionals in the industry….

Spotlight your strengths and outline your individuality to get you one step closer to a music industry career….

From your entrance to your exit and everything in between, use these tips to build a stage performance your fans won’t forget….

Set the mood and tell your your musical story while on the stage. Use the step by step guide to building a dynamic live performance….

Explore more tips for putting on a memorable live show and get to know your production team to help you deliver an amazing set….

Find inspiration and develop strategies to create lyrics, harmony, and melody that come together to define your music….

Check out an early video of Khalid from the beginning of his music career as he explains his process for writing his first hit song, “Location.”…

Get songwriting insider tips from international film and TV composer, Xueran Chen, who shares practical insights for a successful project. …

The key to a great live show is a full integrated visual and audio experience. Learn about the members of the venue Production team that can help make that happen….

When performing, it is important to create a stage plot and tech rider to let the crew know the technical needs of your performance….

Discover the details of creating a pro tech rider to communicate with Production teams to prepare for your live show….

Production crews need a stage plot to help set an artist up for a successful live show. Check out this great stage plot designer and make your own….

Universal student worksheet to encourage reflection and comprehension across all Music Forward workshops and sessions….

Connect classroom learning to Music Forward Marketing and Branding pathways programming….

Connect classroom learning to Music Forward Monetization and Fan Engagement pathway programming….

Connect classroom learning to Music Forward Live and Studio Production pathway programming….

Connect classroom learning to Music Forward Creative Process pathway programming….