Finding a Job In The Music Industry
Campus Resources
The Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) on campus provides resources and consultation for all Carnegie Mellon students and alumni. with AnneMarie DeGeorge, career advisor for the School of Music and the School of Drama, to discuss career paths in the performing arts, get feedback on resumes & bios, or prepare for interviews.
unions And Professional organizations
There are several unions and professional organizations for musicians and other performing artists. Each have their own rules, requirements, and types of artists which they represent.
Books
There have been many wonderful books written to assist a young musician launch a career either in the United States or in Europe.
- . Beeching, Angela. New York: Oxford University Press, 3rd Edition, 2020.
- . Nytch, Jeff. Oxford University Press, 2018.
- . White, Emily. 9GiantStepsBooks, 2020.
- Shepard, Philip. What The FACH?! Press. 2010.
Operas, Symphonies, Recording Studios, and More