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Some Jobs In The Music Industry

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Jobs In The Music Industry You Probably Never Thought Of

Whether you want a job behind the scenes, see yourself helping others, or have a strong desire to be on the stage there is a job in the industry just waiting for you!

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Here are nine jobs in the music industry to think about.

Rack Jobber- A rack jobber is a person who supplies the shelving and or displays that hold the music and music merchandise that you see in stores.

Instrument Designer- An instrument designer creates new instruments and or modifies existing ones to sell to another person or to a merchant.

Stage Rigger- The position of stage rigger requires someone who possesses strength and agility. The stage is made of heavy materials that must be removed from the truck and assembled in a timely manner. The stage rigger uses chains, cables and cranes to maneuver him/her and the materials so that stage is ready for show time.

Cruise Ship Performer- From a traveler’s point of view a cruise is the perfect vacation, being as you have your sun, food and entertainment all in one place. The cruise ship performer has the luxury of performing live every night while aboard the cruise. Their job is to keep the guests happy while they are on their trip.

Music Therapist- Music has been deemed the “universal language”, but did you know that it had healing capabilities and could make a sick person feel better. This is what a music therapist does they use music to help heal those suffering from mental or physical conditions.

Music Librarians- A traditional librarian is responsible for the safekeeping of books. A music librarian looks after music in both written format and audio formats to make sure it is there for future generations to enjoy.

Acoustical Consultants-The acoustical consultant gives advice on how to keep the current, heighten or decrease noise levels when building structures. These structures can be specifically built to house music or they can be totally unrelated to music altogether and simply need a way to keep noise at bay.

Music Historian- A music historian is someone who studies the history of music.

Piano Tuner- A piano tuner is in charge of keeping one or several pianos in tune.

Cantor-The job of cantor is to lead the choir in a church setting.

 

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Animation Voice Over Careers

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Voice Over Work: Overview

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When many people think of voice over work they immediately think of the voices that they’ve heard on the radio and radio commercials.  If you’re a bit more observant then you’ve noticed that the voice you hear on television commercials is often not “on camera.”  In fact the “announcer voice” has been recorded separately and added to the commercial at the end, after all the on-camera action has been filmed and edited.  As a matter of fact, this is where the term “voice over” comes from:  the narrative “voice that is added “over” the film or video.  But beyond these fundamental uses of an announcer or narrator there are now many requirements for those disembodied voice over folks.

List of Voice Over Careers

1.  Animation Jobs

2. Feature Film Animation

3. Television Animation

4. Video Game Animation

5. Radio And Television Character Voices

6. Internet Animation Voice Overs

Job Description for Voice Actors

Voice actors can perform in a variety of projects, from completing voice overs for commercials and movie trailers to portraying various animated characters. Depending on the project, a voice actor might work alone or with a group. Most of the work is done in a recording studio, with the voice actress reading lines in a recording booth while a sound engineer observes from the control room.

Voice actors are self-employed and typically have an erratic work schedule. They may experience times when there is a lot of work available, as well as times when they have few projects. Jobs for voice actresses can be long-term, such as providing the voice for the main character in an animated series, or very brief.

Voice Actors Duties

Good voice actors are able to speak in multiple tones of voice and with various accents. The ability to speak clearly and with a pleasing voice is essential. Unlike stage, television and movie actors, voice actors typically don’t receive scripts in advance to allow them to rehearse and memorize their lines. Yet despite the lack of rehearsal time, voice actors must be able to read from scripts in a natural, conversational way.

Voice actors also are responsible for maintaining their voices. Many do vocal exercises. Frequent practice, particularly with new tones and accents, prevents voice actresses from straining their vocal cords.

Requirements

Aspiring vocal actresses must make a habit of sending demo tapes to directors and frequently attend auditions. The field is very competitive, so voice actresses must be outgoing and network in order to find jobs.

There are no educational requirements to become a voice actor, but many schools that offer performing arts programs have courses in voice acting. Some of these are standalone, non-credit courses or workshops that can be taken for personal enrichment or professional development. Others are incorporated into degree programs in acting. Basic courses focus on performing voice over work for a variety of mediums, and students typically practice reading scripts and receive feedback from industry professionals.

 

Mentorship, Biophilia, and Dancehall Jokes Reggae Jokes

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The Importance Of Mentorship


The other night, I gave a series of jokes. That's all it was: a series of jokes. They didn't have anything to do with one another. And although I got a few laughs, I felt disappointed because I've always wanted to deliver two-five minute bits like all of the comedy greats have.

After the show, I started walking back to the subway with my friend and mentor Quinn C.

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Actor’s Life in Digital Age

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By Maurice Edwards

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I was watching Netflicks when several questions about acting, film and television started to invade my mental space.  Let’s start with the main question:

  • How does the digital age affect actors and casting?
  • How are actors really adjusting to the digital age?

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To try and find some answers I  went on Google to begin my search.  Luckily for me I didn’t have to look to far before I found an article that was waiting for me called “An Actor’s Life in the Digital Age: Trying to Make New Media Pay“ by actor and author Gary Moore.

This new digital world has brought auditions to a whole new level of convenience for both actors and casting directors. Approximately 80 percent of all my auditions over the past two years have been recorded in my studio and edited on my computer. Then I send them off either to my agent or directly to a casting director. This process saves actors money; they no longer have to fly or drive to the location, purchase gas at ever-increasing prices, pay for wear and tear on their cars, or spend money on food and lodging at an out-of-town audition. Casting directors can now make their first cuts without having to bring 100 actors into the waiting room.

But new media projects come with challenges for actors. These days, I get my demo reel on all sorts of platforms, which is a great thing. But that has another side, too. With the multitude of platforms the Internet has to offer, we seem to be getting paid less for each gig. The newSAG-AFTRA union does have a new media contract, but I’ve rarely seen it used, mainly because I don’t think producers, actors and directors know exactly what’s considered “new media.” The new media contract says that the pay for actors under this agreement is as follows: “Initial pay is negotiable under the SAG New Media Agreement. There are no minimums under this contract; however, state and federal minimum wage laws still apply.”

Now, having no pay scale to start with is discouraging, but if that web series went to prime-time television and was a half-hour or longer, that actor would get paid approximately $2,400 (100 percent of the network ceiling). If an actor wants to risk small or no pay on a new media project, it may just pay off for him in the long run.

So as you read, the potential for actors and casting is positive but they are still in need of Quality Introductions to develop long term careers.

Digital Fashion For Beginners

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Professional fashion design software  Pr0 V8 for beginners and professionals.

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