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Strategies for Success in your Music Career
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Are you a passionate musician looking to take your career to the next level? Do you dream of making your mark on the music industry, but aren't sure where to start? Achieving long-term success goes beyond talent and musical prowess. In this course, you will learn a range of critical skills that are essential for any aspiring or established musician to thrive in their career. You will take inventory of your abilities and skillsets and gain clarity on your unique strengths and areas for development. You will learn define your artistic vision, values, and purpose as a musician and learn effective strategies for setting achievable and meaningful goals that align with your mission. You will come to understand why regular evaluation and adjustment of your goals is critical to ensure that you stay on track and continuously progress towards your desired outcomes. You will also learn about life mapping, an invaluable tool to help you create a holistic plan for your musical journey. By envisioning your long-term career trajectory and mapping out milestones and desired achievements, you gain clarity on the steps needed to turn your dreams into reality. Finally, you will learn methods for expanding your professional network, nurturing relationships, and leveraging connections to create opportunities for collaboration, performance, and career advancement. With these foundational skills you'll have all the tools you need to manage your music career like a pro! This course can be taken by itself or as part of the “Musician's Professional Toolbox” specialization.

Modules

Introduction to the Musician's Professional Toolbox

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Meet Your Peers!
  • General Discussion Board

1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Musician's Professional Toolbox

3 Readings

  • Welcome Musicians!
  • Course Resources
  • Assignments and Honors Track

Your Career Mindset

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Your Career Mindset

1 Readings

  • "Hobbies, Jobs, Career, Vocation" video to view beforehand

Personality Types of Artists

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Are You an "Artistic Type"?

1 Readings

  • Carol Eikleberry, "The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People," chapters 1& 2

Taking Inventory of Your Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Taking Inventory of Your Skills

1 Readings

  • Harry Slater, "Music Graduates Are More Employable Than You Might Think"

Your Personal Mission Statement

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Evaluating Your Skills

1 Discussions

  • Your Mission Statement

1 Videos

  • Your Personal Mission Statement

Complete Your Own Skills Inventory (optional assignment)

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Skills Inventory Activity

Passions, Goals, Objectives

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Defining Goals and Objectives

"SMART" Goals

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Effective Goal-Setting

Your Life Map

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Life Map

1 Videos

  • Creating a Life Map

Define your Personal and Professional Goals (optional assignment)

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Goals Activity

Time Management 101

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Covey Grid

1 Videos

  • Time Management 101

1 Readings

  • Tim Kreider, "The Busy Trap"

Staying on Track

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Time Management

2 Discussions

  • Task Schedule
  • Task Management Tools

1 Videos

  • Staying on Track

1 Readings

  • "What is a Bullet Journal?"

Networking Essentials

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Networking Essentials

1 Readings

  • How to sort in Google Sheets

Nurturing Your Network

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Engage Your Contacts

1 Videos

  • Nurturing Your Network

Create a Professional Database (optional assignment)

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Professional Database Activity

Auto Summary

Unlock your music career potential with "Strategies for Success in your Music Career." This comprehensive course, offered by Coursera, is designed for passionate musicians aiming to excel in the arts and humanities. Gain critical skills in defining your artistic vision, setting achievable goals, and life mapping. Learn to expand your professional network and leverage connections for career growth. Suitable for both aspiring and established musicians, this professional-level course spans 660 minutes and is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Jeffrey Nytch
Instructor

Jeffrey Nytch