General Catalog 2024-25

Seminar, three hours. Aspiring musicians and future music industry professionals are empowered to harness their inner voices, develop confidence, and find/use their voice from interpersonal relationships to public speaking forums. Students learn how to define narratives in order to promote themselves (and others) while navigating the complexities of the music industry. Students manifest their own personal and professional aspirations, practice pitching themselves and others effectively, and cultivate the resilience needed to thrive in the music industry and in life. Industry-tested tools are shared for overcoming negative self-talk; dealing with ambiguity and how to get the job; learning to communicate in a wide range of personal and professional scenarios; making deals through effective negotiation. Letter grading.