I've recently just finished my college course and have decided to differ for a year until I attend university. In this gap year I aI'm to gain as much experience (professional & voluntary) as I possibly can. But having never approached commercial studios yet I'm not quite sure of the things to say and not to say...
So I ask the big cheese cutters here for advice on contacting venues & studios, if you'd care to assist me?
thanks
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I would start by grabbing a list of all music venues - to save y
I would start by grabbing a list of all music venues - to save you having to wade through search results for hours and hours grabbing email addresses. Then work out what motivates a venue to say yes (money & personal obligations - ie. if they're recommended by someone they trust) then work around those things. Here are some tips I put in a blog post on [="http://www.themusiciansguide.co.uk/blog/04/ten-ways-to-get-gigs-from-music-venue-promoters/"]convincing music venue promoters to say yes[/]="http://www.themusic…"]convincing music venue promoters to say yes[/].
I you're UK based then here's a list of [[url=http://="http://www.themusic…"]UK music venues[/]="http://www.themusic…"]UK music venues[/]. I'm not sure about a US equivalent one!
Hope that helps,
M
Look for intern positions listed on different boards... includin
Look for intern positions listed on different boards... including here.
Work on your resume', and include a paragraph of the above; explaining that you are looking for a full 1 year internship, and why.
...and if you REALLY cannot make a good pot of coffee... DON'T LIE and say you can!