Carmen Ebanks

Assignment 2
Job Roles in the Music Industry
8-12-15

Job Roles in the Music Industry

The Music Industry consists of companies and individuals

that make money by creating and selling music. Among
many individuals and organizations that operate within the
industry there are; the musicians who compose and
perform the music; the companies and professionals who
create and sell music recordeds like:

A Music publisher- is the person responsible for

ensuring the songwriters and composers receive
payment when their compositions are used
commercially.

A Producer- has a very broad role in overseeing and

managing of tje recording of a band/soloist
performers music.

Recording studios- Is a facility used for sound

recording and mixing music.

There are mqny more people who are used to make

and publish music but the most important person
needed to make music is the Singer they are needed
to record and perform the music.

The Role in the Music Industry that I choosed to talk

about is the Role of a Disk Jockey(aka dj).

What is the role of a Dj?

Disk Jockeys (DJ) play recorded music for audience on
radio or at live venues. There are three main type of
DJs:
1 Club DJs- work in clubs and bars, often
supporting the work of a master of ceremonies,
who might rap or sing over the music they also
play and mix records to encourage people to
dance, or to keep an atmosphere, either in one
style or a mixture of styles .
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Assignment 2
Job Roles in the Music Industry
8-12-15

2 Radio DJs- present a particular type of radio

programmed, according to their style and the
type of music they like. Sometimes they ask for
help choose the music to be played. Keep an
entertaining flow of conversation within very
tight time slots. Provide links between records,
which may involve audience participation
through phone-ins emails and text messages

Mobile DJs- works at parties and special events,

such as weddings and birthday celebrations.
Unload and set up their own equipment,
including the mixing desk, vinyl records or CDs,
high powered amplifiers and speakers, and
lighting equipment

According to the Caymanian Compass An example of a DJ

in Cayman is Keevon Douglas Von(a.k.a DJ Von) he is one
of Caymans best Djs ever. He started his career by being
a Dj for Cayman Brac Teen Disco, which he was able to
showcase his talent and skills. Not long after returning to
Cayman he received news of an upcoming DJ competition,
he entered the competition with the hope of wining which
he lost but he walked away with the award of Peoples
Choice Award. He was called to work for a Radio Station as
a DJ for Vibe 98.9 FM, which he wasted no time of
accepting the job. DJ Von is now hosting his own show
called The Early Vibe Show 10am to 2pm.
DJ Von is a great example of a DJ because he is playing
music for the younger generation while establishing his
own music and he has found a lot of fans from Canada,
Jamaica, Miami, Orlando and St. Maarteen and he
continues to innovative the younger generation.

What is the role of a marketing manager in the

music industry?
The marketing manager reports to the CEO who is the
head of the indistry/company, and is responsible for long-
term planning to maintain and develop new audiences,
for promotion of the organization and its core products.
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Assignment 2
Job Roles in the Music Industry
8-12-15

Generating revenue from the box office sales and meeting

sale targets are central to this job.

What is the role of a record producer?

A producer has many roles that may include gathering
ideas for a project, selecting songs and/or session
musicians, proposing changes to the song arrangements,
coaching the artist and musicians in the studio, controlling
the recording sessions, and supervising the entire process
through audio mixing and in some cases, to the audio
mastering stage. An audio mastering stage is the process
of preparing and transferring audio. Producers also often
take on a wider entrepreneurial role, with responsibility for
the budget, schedules, contracts and negotiations.

Do performers marketing managers and record

producers need to work together?
Yes. A marketing manager and record producers need to
work together because a record producer has a broad role
by overseeing and recording soloist/band, they have to
gather ideas for the project, selecting songs and session
musicians, proposing changes to the song arrangements,
coaching the artist and musicians in the studio, controlling
the record sessions, and supervising the entire process
through audio mixing and sometimes they have to
supervise mastering stage.
While a marketing manager (talent manager) is an
individual or company who guides the professional career
of artists in the music industry. The responsibility of the
talent agent is to oversee the day-to-day business affairs
of an artist advise and counsel talent concerning
professional matters long term plans and personal
decisions, which may affect their career.

THIS IS THE END OF MY ASSIGMENT 2 MISS CHASE

CARMEN EBANKS 10L1