Music Biz 2016

Led by William Paterson University music management professors Dr. Steve Marcone and David Philp, this session will feature role plays between students, panelists and moderators.  Questions will be answered about how much knowledge of the industry a student seeking an internship or job should have, whether or not one should seek an internship or job just to get their band signed, what the right way to network with people in the industry is, and what the proper etiquette is in following up.

The overall meetup will take place from 11AM to 1PM framing the conversation around the following ideas: Working in the music business is as popular a goal as ever with new graduates, even with the challenges, contraction and shifting revenue streams the business is experiencing. Do you have what it takes and is course selection alone enough to give you what you need to be successful in your pursuit? During this meet up, we'll discuss what shifts universities are exploring in their music programs, real life paths successful executives have followed, and the importance of internships. Finally, we'll play drop the needle and test your knowledge, as well as enact some role playing scenarios to see if you are a student of the music business.