Some Suggestions in Getting Music Internships

So you want to work in the music industry? The finest way to begin living this aspiration is by getting music internships - at a record label, recording studio, or radio station. In the music business, as in many other parts of the work force, internships for college credit or simply for experience have almost completely replaced entry-level jobs. For most people, an internship is the only way to gain entry into the music world and make those all-important contacts that will help you get a job later on.

Before looking for a music internship, you must consider precisely what area of music you're most interested in. Working behind a desk at a PR firm and writing press releases about bands may just not be the thing for you if you want to produce, engineer and "master" CD's. Do you want to conquer the field of music journalism? In that instance, you must look into internships at music magazines and websites as well as PR firm. If you want to work on the business side of the music industry, as an A&R rep or a label executive, a record label is the place to go for your industry. And if you have dreams of becoming a DJ, by all means, begin googling your local radio stations for internship opportunities immediately.

Once you have decided on what type of internship you are looking for, the next phases is to get your resume in top shape and amass a few good references. Most internships are extremely competitive, so the more you can do to differentiate yourself from the pack, the better. If you happen to be enrolled in a school, make use of available college internships to give you college credit and real-world experience. Don't that most internship programs cater to students who get college credit in exchange for work.

Now, where do you look for these music internships and opportunities? A very useful website for college students is www.summerinternships.com, which lists internships for students in a lot of American and international cities, including many music internships. Other websites geared particularly towards the music industry are www.mymusicjob.com and http://musicindustryjobs.com, both of which advertise internships as well as jobs. And, of course, there are many more resources available on the internet. The major record labels and radio stations list their internship opportunities on their respective websites. You just have to bear in mind: combine a kick-ass resume with hard work and before you know it, you're on the doorstep of the wonderful world of music.