PART ONE:

After reading the PDF (https://www.riaa.com/reports/investing-in-music/), reflect on current trends in the music industry. What did you learn? What was interesting? What was concerning? Please connect what you read to concepts from this week’s lesson. Additionally, incorporate examples that help support your points. These examples may come from industry and your own experiences engaging with entertainment products. Yet, all work must be supported with adequate research. In-text references and short reference list must be used in discussions.

You are encouraged to demonstrate your use of research by incorporating creative elements into your discussion posts, as well. Please consider using quotes from outside sources or from the provided resources. Please consider sharing images, screenshots, videos, audio excerpts, screencasts and similar resources to help demonstrate your points.

PART TWO:

Watch the following video about the “Day in my life at a music label + how to get an internship in music” BY SIMPLYMACI to see what it’s like to work in one of the entry-level positions in the music industry. Share a reflection on watching one of the videos linked here and post a screenshot of a job/internship you found in the music industry. Share a screenshot as well as a link to the position.