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It is personal and not professional achievement. Nevertheless, it still makes me feel very proud. My story was chosen as Top Story on vocal.media https://lnkd.in/dinYvRgW

Sharing this nice free PDF with resources for musos! Geared towards recent music business grads, but there are some good resources here for many!

🗽 Belmont USA’s Coast-to-Coast Mentorship Network Opens Doors When Beth Scott welcomed Belmont students to New York's prestigious PowerStation recording studio, it wasn't just a behind-the-scenes tour—it was a glimpse into their potential future. As a Belmont East alumna turned Assistant Engineer, Beth represents the growing network of 300+ alumni actively mentoring the next generation of entertainment industry professionals.    ⦁ Rob Redel, a Belmont East alumnus now working as social media producer at The Kelly Clarkson Show, provided current students VIP tickets to a live taping before speaking to their class about career pathways in television production. ⦁ Dylan Arndt, day-to-day manager at Foundations Artist Management and Belmont East alumnus, regularly employs program graduates and interns, creating a direct pathway from classroom to career. ⦁ Hayes Stewart and Claire Striet, both 2022 graduates working at York + Wilder and the Obama Foundation respectively, maintain active mentoring relationships with students before, during and after their semester in New York. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/9vmX2

Have questions about applying to Longy? We've got answers! Here’s what you need to know:  ✅ No application fee, prescreening, or rounds – We're committed to making our admissions process as accessible as possible.  ✅ Flexible auditions – You can audition in person or via video (depending on your timeline).  ✅ Early Action perks – Apply early to receive your decision by the end of January and be compared against a smaller applicant pool.   ✅ Unofficial transcripts – Save time and upload unofficial copies with your application. Official transcripts are only required if you enroll.  Ready to apply? Head to longy.edu/apply or reach out to admissions@longy.edu with any questions!  #musicstudents  #gradschool  #musicians

The Thing I Did Before Starting My INFM Internship --- After I received the offer for my current internship at If Not For Music, I was so excited!...but I knew I had to make a good impression. For a while though, since this was my first internship, I didn't exactly know how. I asked myself, what could I do that shows that I did my research on the organization? I knew that I would have to do my share of work in terms of a potential strategy plan that we would work with. So I decided to use a strategy I was taught years ago...the Strategic Marketing Steps process. It's basically an intensive 10-step auditing process analyzing an organization's audience, and my inputs on their current marketing strategy. From my analyses, INFM's marketing team and I echoes very similar sentiments: we all want to work on building basic awareness of our brand and establish a consistency on posting social media stuff! Keep in mind, I did this process as a first impression of INFM's social media efforts before my first impression with the marketing team 😉 I learned a lot more about INFM's strategy during our first meeting, and some of that information didn't necessarily match with my marketing audit, but that's okay by me! If there's something I would say to people figuring out how to make a good impression on their first internship, I would tell them, be sure you do your research, but don't be too hard on yourself if you don't have all the answers you need right away. If you'd like to learn more about what we do here at INFM, visit our website: www.ifnotformusic.org

In our latest USC Thornton Student Ambassador blog, Madeline Cheng, Tanner Dodt and Celine Chen discuss the extracurricular opportunities on campus. They share some ways they've been able to explore their interests and get involved in the USC community. Learn more about getting involved at USC below.

It Doesn't Matter What You Are Creating... Community. Business. Music. Art. Performance. Sales. Relationships. Design. The list goes on—simply put, the life you want. Art, the highest form of expression, has a structure that can inspire change in every aspect of life. Whether in performance art, sports, business, or any craft, success comes from dedicated training—doing something repeatedly until you master it. To achieve this, you need clarity about what you love enough to devote yourself wholeheartedly. Love is the highest form of motivation. This creative process is not limited to the arts; it can be applied to any area of life. Master the creative process and learn the structures that support your short- and long-term goals. Embrace the discipline needed to create the life you envision.💭 Join us this summer at Living Art, a full learning experience where you will learn and master the creative process. Transform your passion into skill and create the life you want.🌱 Secure your spot now and start your journey towards mastery this summer 29/7 - 4/8! The Living Art course is created by Robert Fritz. The bestselling author of the book “The Path of Least Resistance”. Reach out to: martin@martinalskog.se. ✨ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dGHzWTN5 💡

We have two fun festivals in the Steel City this weekend (the conclusion of Arts Fest and Beers of the Burgh). It appears plenty of people are traveling so far this summer - perhaps to a few festivals of their own - at least, that's according to our first weekly Did You Know... TSA screened 2.951 million travelers at US airports on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend (5/24), surpassing the prior record of 2.909 million from 11/26/23. Of the ten busiest travel days on record, five occurred in May. (Source: https://lnkd.in/ePtGN2b3) Strada Education found that a graduate needs to earn at least an average of $50,000 in their first ten years after graduation for a four-year college degree at a public university to pay off. Arizona, California and New York have the highest percentage of graduates with a positive return. (Source: https://on.wsj.com/3xjU2nj - MAY REQUIRE LOGIN) With 529 Day occurring a couple weeks back... Half of American adults and 32% of adults saving for children’s education do not know what a 529 plan is. Of those surveyed who were familiar with 529 plans, only half were aware that these plans could be used to fund more than just higher education. (Source: https://lnkd.in/eeNEuH5R) On 5/29, Major League Baseball announced that it would officially add Negro League stats to historical stats. As a result, Josh Gibson’s career 0.372 batting average puts him ahead of Ty Cobb (0.367) as the all-time Major League batting champion. (Source: https://lnkd.in/e3kAUqSp) Hope you have a relaxing weekend!

Pro tip for CA NOVEMBER 24 students. 🎉 How to enjoy festivals during exams! 🎉 Balancing studies and celebrations can be tricky, but here's a simple plan to make it work: 1️⃣ Pick just one day to celebrate. 2️⃣ Plan ahead—know where you're going, what you'll wear, and who you'll be with. 3️⃣ Be mindful of your time. Allocate specific hours and adjust your schedule for the day. 4️⃣ Most importantly, enjoy without regrets! Once you're back, hit the books with renewed focus and determination. Festivals + exams = balance & fun! 💪 #StudySmart #FestivalFun #TimeManagement #BalanceLife #NoRegrets

Aspire NI consists of three core elements: Aspire Sessions, Aspire Academy, and Camp Aspire. When a young person enrolls in the Aspire Programme, they can access all three of our core elements completely free of charge. 1. Aspire Sessions, we create a supportive and helpful learning environment for young people. Aspire sessions take place directly in schools. These take place either during the school day or immediately after school finishes, this depends on the school and their preference. 2. Aspire Academy. We offer Art, Business, Barista Training, Cooking, Gaming, Music, Musical Theatre and Youth Work qualifications here. These take place outside of school hours and are completely free of charge for anyone enrolled in the Aspire Programme. 3. Camp Aspire. We know the summer period can be difficult for young people and their families. Sometimes simply keeping young people entertained for an entire summer can be challenging. We offer a host of summer programmes the core of which is our annual summer camp, Camp Aspire. This usually takes place at the Scouts Center in Crawfordsburn. Learn more - 👉 bit.ly/4eC1zOy