tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851319799442976357.post6192768762208103046..comments2023-08-15T08:25:16.492-04:00Comments on Girls Rock & Girls Rule: The Blog: The Female's Survival Guide to the Music IndustryGRGR Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10988810418292814230noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851319799442976357.post-69385938276243421632009-07-29T14:37:16.830-04:002009-07-29T14:37:16.830-04:00Hey Natalie,
Don't fret. I always worried the ...Hey Natalie,<br />Don't fret. I always worried the same thing, "How am I going to get there?" and was afraid I'd never get my shot.<br /><br />No one ever really has a set plan of how to succeed in this business, it just really comes together naturally. My advice, keep your eyes open for opportunities. If there's a concert or music venue near you, see if they need any extra hands at shows or if any bands need help when they have gigs.<br /><br /> My start came when a music venue opened up in my town. I started interviewing local bands who came to play just for the hell of it. With that I started a blog on myspace with a friend and we met a lot of bands. Some of them we really developed good relationships with and whenever they needed help, whether it was selling merch or doing a CD review, I always was willing to to lend a hand. Later down the line, these bands played at shows I put together and I even managed and did publicity for them as well. <br /><br />And by spending a lot of time in that venue, I learned a lot about how to put on a show. I learned about sound check, ticket sales, set up, basically what to do and what not to do. This came handy when I put on my college's first rock show. <br /><br />College provides many opportunities, in and outside the class room. With the classes I took in Journalism and Publicity, I was able to apply this in my professional life. My professors provided me with tons of advice and they had connections with what I wanted to pursue. I was also involved in campus life. I worked on the school's event planning committee booking musical acts and was even sent to conventions to learn better skills about concert planning. That's another way to really set foot in what you wanna do.<br /><br />This all started when I was only 19, just after my freshman year. I landed my first internship after my second year and all because of the experience I gained on my own. I'm now only 21, I've had four internships, organized three shows, worked with major bands and I've interviews celebrities like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. If you told me I'd do all this before graduating college when I was 16, I would've said you were crazy. Lol. But I made it happen!<br /><br />The best advice I can give you is that you really need to be a self-starter. If opportunity isn't knocking at your door just yet, go find it. It might be small at first but that just only opens up bigger things to come. And don't cross of college just yet, like you I wasn't sure about it either. But not only did it provide me with an education, I really became the person I am in college. I really grew up during those four years and discovered my ambition and confidence. The things you really need to get by in the music industry.<br /><br />Trust me, if you really love this industry and you are passionate about it, you will find your way in this business. Sorry if this was really long, but I would've loved it if a young female in this biz gave me advice at 16 too. lol. So I hope this had helped you some how and I wish you the best of luck! Keep on rocking!<br /><br />-Ang xoxoGRGR Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988810418292814230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851319799442976357.post-27389491279779134152009-07-29T05:18:31.630-04:002009-07-29T05:18:31.630-04:00hey! im 16 this year and im quite keen on working ...hey! im 16 this year and im quite keen on working in the music industry in the future especially in terms of organising the events and marketing. but idk where to start! ive heard that a good way to begin is through internships. im from singapore and there arent many internships in the music industry here. ive always planned to go to college for a degree in management and business but is it a waste of time to go to college first? i really dont know what steps to take! any advice?Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05098096897273280640noreply@blogger.com