Office Hours
Office Hours is a music industry readiness series that provides exclusive access to music industry experts, coaching, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
Register NowFinding success in the music industry takes ambition, preparedness, a strong network, and a little bit of luck. This music industry readiness series provides exclusive access to music industry experts, coaching, mentorship, and internship opportunities. Choose from our Career Development or Artist Development Series based on your own career goals.
Career Development Series
The Career Development Series introduces professionals to help you define your career path, build your resume, develop your interview skills, and perfect your professional pitch. Take these first steps to realize your dream of a career in the music industry!
Artist Development Series
This series is for artists and those looking to be part of an artist’s team. The Artist Development Series focuses on developing an artist pitch, creating an EPK and website, and features mentors who provide insight into their unique career paths.
| Session Dates | Session Name |
|---|---|
| October 22, 2021 | Artist Guide to Pitching |
| October 29, 2021 | Build an EPK |
| November 5, 2021 | Essentials of a Website |
| November 12, 2021 | Meet a Mentor |
| Career Development Series |
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| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Build Your Resume | In this workshop, music industry Human Resources professionals will provide practical strategies and discuss the essential elements of a strong resume. Professionals will help identify internship opportunities and provide insights about what makes a resume stand out in the music industry. |
| Resume Review | During this session, we will review resumes in detail and provide constructive feedback for participants to apply to their resumes. |
| Pitch Perfect | During this session, participants will learn how to present themselves and deliver a professional pitch in a clear, concise, and convincing way. |
| Meet A Mentor | In this one-hour mentorship session, participants will meet with music industry professionals to receive coaching and tactical advice. |
| Artist Development Series |
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| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Artist Guide to Pitching | It’s important to know how to communicate an artist’s brand, music, and messaging. In this session, learn how to create an effective artist pitch. |
| Build an EPK | EPKs (Electronic Press Kits) are an essential tool for artists to reach fans and the industry. In this workshop, participants will build EPKs that are vibrant, consistent, and marketable. |
| Website Essentials | During this workshop, participants will learn the importance of creating an artist website that allows for controlled content and provides a cohesive hub for an artist’s brand. |
| Meet A Mentor | In this one-hour mentorship session, participants will meet with music industry professionals to receive coaching and tactical advice related to artist development. |