untitled


Home | Blog | Music Promotion | Bookstore | Online Studies | Articles | Directory | Music Law | Subscribe
Music Distribution | Radio Promotion | Web Hosting | CD Art | CD Mfg. | Get Representation | Opportunities

How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet 

Promote Your Music
on the Internet!

 

Music Career Opportunities:
Songwriting Contests &
Jobs in the Music Industry

The Music Biz Academy has no connection with the below contests, jobs or opportunities. They simply looked interesting to us, so we thought they might be interesting to you. Participate at your own risk!

Have a Contest, Job or Other Opportunity You'd Like to List Here?
Just let us know...


The International Songwriting Competition
Over $150,000 in cash and prizes including a $25,000 cash prize to the 2009 Overall Grand Prize winner! This is an excellent opportunity for songwriters, artists, and bands that are looking to gain exposure in the music industry. Renowned for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers you the chance to have your music heard by some of the most high-profile and influential figures in the music industry, from iconic artists to record label presidents! You may submit as many songs as desired in each category or enter the same song in more than one category. $30 Entry fee. Deadline October 7th, 2009.

The Great American Song Contest
Offers awards for 45 winners in 9 categories and provides over $10,000 in prizes. Music-industry judges include prominent publishers, recording artists, producers and Grammy-nominated songwriters. Entrants receive written evaluations from the contest judges. Sponsored by Songwriters Resource Network. All genres accepted. $30 submission fee. Deadline is October 30, 2009.

Bring Peace, Not Pain - Peace Song Challenge
Celebrating music’s ability to transcend the divides and barriers that can separate cultures and people, the Bring Peace Not Pain Peace Song Challenge has been established to offer musicians, both professional and amateur an opportunity to express and share their feelings, hopes and or dreams about peace through an original song/soundtrack that may become the official theme song for Bring Peace Not Pain. One Grand Prize winner will receive a Gibson Guitar, an official “Agent of Peace” fleece jacket, local and national publicity and be featured on Bring Peace Not Pain’s website and YouTube. Five runners up will also receive official “Agent of Peace” fleece jacket and have their songs on YouTube. All submissions are due by July 25, 2009, when each will be evaluated. For an Official Entry Form and Artist Release Form as well as Complete list of rules and regulations, please email you request to PeaceSongChallenge@bringpeacenotpain.com . There is NO FEE to enter this contest. The winners will be announced on or before November 1, 2009



Get a Job in the Music Business...

Recording Connection
How would you like to work in a recording studio? Recording connection provides on-the-job training for those looking for full or part time employment in the music industry. Your 'school' is an actual recording studio in your town! Courses include basic studio operating procedures, mic and instrument setup, recording console parts and functions, audio theory, mixing, acoustics and much more. Get exposure to job opportunities as a recording engineer, mixer, digital workstation operator, mastering engineer, and more. Check out the very impressive alumni credits.  

EntertainmentCareers.net
EntertainmentCareers.net is a one-stop shop for industry job listings. You'll find a very well stocked (and regularly updated) directory of jobs and internships for companies like the E! Entertainment Network, EMI Music Marketing, DreamWorks, Clear Channel and many others. Listings are free to view, but if you buy a membership ($9.95/month), you get first shot at new listings, as well as have them emailed to you. Added 03/04/2004.

GetAMentor.com
GetAMentor.com provides one-on-one on-the-job training for careers in radio broadcasting, the recording industry, and film and video production. Essentially, GetAMentor matches you up with a professional in the field of your choice (they have contracts with radio and TV stations, recording studios, record companies, and film production companies) and you become an apprentice. The program is designed specifically for people just starting out in their field, so no prior experience is necessary. You can work part-time, nights and even weekends to match up with your own schedule. These are not paying jobs, but apprenticeships - essentially an opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn your trade on the job working side by side with the pros.

Music-Jobs.com
As a job seeker in the music industry, you can post your resume here or view the jobs board.
There are quite a lot of job listings here, and you can browse a list of them without becoming a member. However, to view job details you need to subscribe to a membership, which is either $10/month or $50 annually. As of this writing, listed jobs include field marketing reps, music teachers, PR marketing, sales, promotion reps, managers and assistants. And that's just jobs posted in the last week. Added 04/07/2005.

MyMusicJob.com
Looking for work in the music business? Join MyMusicJob.com to get access to job listings and internships, as well as post you resume. All jobs are posted by the employers themselves. Want a sampling of what's available? Use the free "Seach Job" option to view recent openings. Cost? A 60-day membership is only $9.99.

Oceanbound Entertainment
Want a job playing on a cruise ship? Oceanbound is constantly looking for solo musicians, 2 to 4 piece bands, string ensembles, individual musicians to be a part of the ships orchestra, and even entertainers that have their own variety acts, such as jugglers, magicians, comedians, instrumentalists and singers. All the details at the web site. Added 07/26/2006.

Rising Star Internships
While RSI caters to Internships rather than full time jobs, Internships are a great way to network and gain practical experience in the industry. The link above takes you directly to RSI's "music" industry page. No membership fee is required, so you can view the internships and email the companies directly for no fee. Added 07/27/2005.

ShowBizJobs.com
Although not exclusive to the music business, jobs from within the industry are certainly included here. Some of the companies posting job listings here include EMI Music, MTV, Universal and Warner Bros. Post your resume or view the jobs currently available for submission. The cost is $35 for 6 months access.  

untitled

Follow The
Music Biz Academy
on Twitter. Get instant notifcation of new music promotion tips tips, music business articles, resources and news. It's all business, all the time.


Subscribe FREE...
to the
Music Biz Academy newsletter! Music promotion tips, articles, site recommendations, and industry news will be delivered to your inbox. Details Here


Get Educated...
Master the Music Biz!
Online Courses. Many Programs. Learn Day or Night.
Details Here


Our Top 20 Articles
21 Songwriting Tips 
How to Write an Artist Bio
Mastering Your Music
Improve Your Press Kit
Sell Your CDs Online 
Performance Contracts
What's a Record Deal About? 
Inside Record Labels
A Legal Checklist
How to Write a Press Release
Record Distribution: 25 Tips
Guerrilla Marketing Tips
How to Make a Living w/ Music
Internship Do's & Don'ts
Starting a Music Business
Reasons Demos Are Rejected
Artist/Band Interview Form
Facts About Music Licensing
Planning A Radio Campaign
Tax Tips for Musicians

Lots More Articles...


The Four Fronts
of the Music Business

Articles and commentary
by Christopher Knab.


The Complete Guide to Starting a Record Company
This wonderful book guides you step by step through the process of starting up your own independent record label. It includes vital advice on how to retain lawyers and accountants, construct budgets, sign artists, navigate artist contracts, find a distributor and how to develop and execute an effective marketing plan. More...



MySpace Music Marketing
With tens of millions of registered users, MySpace.com has become a godsend for countless independent artists. If you're not promoting your music on MySpace yet, you need to start - right away. Everything you need to know, including tips and tricks, interviews with successful MySpace bands, and how to fine-tune your MySpace profile for maximum punch. The perfect "how to" guide for MySpace beginners, especially! More...



Music Is Your Business

Christopher Knab and Bartley F. Day's expanded edition of "Music Is Your Business" is filled with more insights into the business side of being a successful musician or band. Included are chapters on both Internet and traditional music marketing methods. The essential legal issues you need to know are explained as are music contract tips, how to license your music, attract distributors, get radio airplay and create a demand for your music. More...


How to Be Your Own Booking Agent
Jeri Goldstein’s award-winning resource for artists and musicians is artfully organized into 510 pages of savvy advice, realistic methods and action plans for the performing artist. The book is a step-by-step guide through virtually all aspects of the music business. It's a fantastic resource, a MUST-READ and a favorite here at the Music Biz Academy. One of the best, most in-depth books written about how to run your own music business. More...


Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook
This is your guide to independent music success secrets, featuring over 175 ways to thrive and prosper with your own band or record label. Goal setting, networking, lists of distribution channels, offbeat promotional ideas. It's all here!
More....



The Indie Bible
With 350 pages containing over 10,000 contacts, including music reviewers and radio stations, The Indie Bible is a resource for songwriters and musicians who wish to have their music heard, reviewed, or considered for radio play
. More....



All Content © 1996-2009
Midnight Rain Productions.
All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy