@Starburst any advice on how I can get in the music business like you? I am 34 years old and will be 35 in October. I live in Americus, Georgia and work a minimum wage job. I have a two year degree in Business Management and 65,000 in student loan debt.
I took singing lessons several months ago but I realized I didn't really have any talent for it.
Am I too late to the game in making it in the music business in another capacity besides singer?
Are you trying to make it on the business side of things or are you trying to make it as a musician?
The business side.
From what I’ve seen a lot of people got jobs through word of mouth, or from people they know. It’s tough to get into, but in my opinion not impossible. Nothing is impossible.
I was having this conversation with someone who said I should intern. This is probably going to be my last resort if none of my other efforts pan out. Doing research I noticed that ALOT of major and indie labels want interns...it’s cheap labor, and you are probably competing with 19/20 year olds but it gets your toes in the door.
If you haven’t already, you need to identify what strong skills you can offer. Once you’ve done that, target some of the newer artists. If marketing and PR is your expertise, offer your services as a social media person, or some kind of marketing street team rep for free for a short time, so they can see how you work.
If you want to go into A&R, I found several positions (including some in your state) that wanted to pay me $10/hr which is a sacrifice to get experience on the resume, but that’s not my avenue.
Is Hiphop the only genre of music you are interested in? What about trying to get in through some of the other genres?
Anyone with advice for us, please chime in!