16 Dec 2020

The music industry can be bloody hard to crack into. But it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

Many people may think that talent is the only thing you need to have in order to be successful in the music industry.

But a job in the music industry isn’t just reserved for the world’s elite musicians. Heck, even if all you can do is bust out Hot Cross Buns on the recorder, you can still make it! In fact, you don’t have to actually play an instrument to be successful, you could just be missing the crucial contacts you need to get you in the biz.

There’s such a broad array of career paths within the music industry that anyone with the right mix of determination, passion and contacts could find themselves doing.

So, what steps do you have to take? Let's break it down!

 

The best place to start is with a qualification. Studying a course in music the way to get your foot in the door, gaining experience and making connections within the industry.

If you want to specialise in a particular field of music, then JMC Academy is the place to do it. They offer a bunch of music focused degrees that can help you break into the industry.

There are plenty of amazing career paths to go down in music, and Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production) is a great place to start.

Audio engineers are the unsung heroes of the music industry. The sound production of a song is what turns words and chords on a piece of paper, into a hottest 100 hit! The best bands and musicians in the world can't cut an album without them.

They also have the ultimate responsibility of making sure that what you hear at a festival is exactly what you should be hearing. Not too many vocals, a little bit more bass and just the right amount of tambourine.

You don’t need instrumental skills to be a solid audio engineer–just a love of music and knowledge of what turns a song into a banger. JMC’s course will teach you exactly how through using the latest industry equipment and programs, plus you’ll have plenty of opportunities to record bands for real with their top-of-the-line gear.

You’ll also build your portfolio and be mentored by well-connected industry pros!

But this degree doesn’t just limit you to an audio engineer career path. From a music producer, studio manager or sound effects editor to a dialogue editor, stage technician or even a radio content producer. The sky's the freakin limit.

Keen to know more about JMC’s courses? On top of their music degrees, they have a heap of other creative courses on offer, including Film & TV Production, Gaming and Animation. You can find out more about JMC or register your interest right here.