Careers Through Music

Careers Through Music

These 15 videos correspond with the the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book "Careers Through Music" by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and are also beneficial in non-music courses.

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Careers Through Music
  • Music Creator Careers

    This video discusses careers that involve the creation and manipulation of music (aka the music creators) and their particular roles in the music industry. Jason Goldman is an experienced Composer, Arranger, and Musician in the world of Pop music, as well as a GRAMMY Camp instructor and professor...

  • Careers Through Music: Understanding Career Portfolios

    This video explains the importance of understanding every corner of your craft in order to build your resume and portfolio.

    Featured professionals include Patrice Rushen (Artist, Musician, Educator), Ricky Minor (Music Director, Producer, Musician), George Flanigan (Video Producer), Manny Marro...

  • Careers Through Music: Entrepreneurship

    This video discusses what being an entrepreneur entails and what qualities make up a skilled entrepreneur.

    Featured professionals include George Flanigan (Video Producer), David Wu (Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur), and Dave Koz (Artist, Musician, Entrepreneur).

    These 15 videos correspond wit...

  • Careers Through Music: Application of Technology

    This video discusses the importance of utilizing technology to open up new doors for yourself professionally.

    Featured professionals include Keith Hancock (2017 Music Educator Award Winner) and Mike Elizondo (Record Producer).

    These 15 videos correspond with the the 15 lesson plans in the crit...

  • Careers Through Music: Teaching Others

    This video discusses how the willingness to teach others not only betters your field as a whole but also improves your own skill.

    Featured professionals include Ricky Minor (Music Director, Producer, Musician), Aaron Eubanks (Financial Services Executive), and Patrice Rushen (Artist, Musician, ...

  • Careers Through Music: Self-Management

    This video discusses personal responsibilities that are vital to success, such as maintaining a positive attitude, taking care of your health, punctuality, preparation, and more.

    Featured professionals include Manny Marroquin (Recording Engineer), Mike Elizondo (Record Producer), Tremaine Willi...

  • Careers Through Music: Working With Different Types of People

    This video discusses the importance of knowing how to work with people of various personalities, perspectives, and backgrounds.

    Featured professionals include Keith Hancock (2017 Music Educator Award Winner), David Wu (Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur), Pamela Alexander (Director, Community Dev...

  • Careers Through Music: Leadership

    This video discusses what qualities define a great, effective leader.

    Featured professionals include David Wu (Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur), Pamela Alexander (Director, Community Development, Ford Motor Company), George Flanigan (Video Producer), Tremaine Williams (Audio Engineer), Aaron E...

  • Careers Through Music: Skill Building Practice

    This video explains the value of setting short-term, tangible goals in order to build your skill and develop your craft.

    Featured professionals include Patrice Rushen (Artist, Musician, Educator), Manny Marroquin (Recording Engineer), Keith Hancock (2017 Music Educator Award Winner), and Dave K...

  • Careers Through Music: Problem Solving

    This video discusses how to be solution and recovery-oriented when it comes to making mistakes and encountering problems.

    Featured professionals include Keith Hancock (2017 Music Educator Award Winner), Mike Elizondo (Record Producer), George Flanigan (Video Producer), and Tremaine Williams (Au...

  • Careers Through Music: Focus

    This video discusses ways to improve focus and self-discipline, as well as the importance of those skills in music and various other professional fields.

    Featured professionals include Patrice Rushen (Artist, Musician, Educator), Aaron Eubanks (Financial Services Executive), Mike Elizondo (Reco...

  • Careers Through Music: Networking

    This video offers advice on how to effectively network and build relationships to build your professional career.

    Featured professionals include Pamela Alexander (Director, Community Development, Ford Motor Company), Ricky Minor (Music Director, Producer, Musician), George Flanigan (Video Produ...

  • Careers Through Music: Teamwork

    This video discusses the importance of teamwork in music and other career paths students may choose to pursue.

    Featured professionals include Terry Lickona (Television Producer, Austin City Limits), Mike Elizondo (Record Producer), Pamela Alexander (Director, Community Development, Ford Motor C...

  • Careers Through Music: Interdependence

    This video discusses how several parts work together to make a whole, whether it be different parts within a musical composition, different roles within a production, or different departments within a corporation.

    Featured professionals include George Flanigan (Video Producer), Patrice Rushen (...

  • Careers Through Music: Customer Awareness and Public Interaction

    This video explains the importance of your target audience/customer in music and entrepreneurship.

    Featured professionals include David Wu (Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur), Dave Koz (Artist, Musician, Entrepreneur), and George Flanigan (Video Producer).

    These 15 videos correspond with the th...

  • Careers Through Music: Creativity

    This video explores how to grow and cultivate creativity as a skill.

    Featured professionals include Mike Elizondo (Record Producer), Asdru Sierra (Artist - Ozomatli, Musician), Tremaine Williams (Audio Engineer), George Flanigan (Video Producer), and Gordon Goodwin (Bandleader, Musician).

    Thes...