Description:

Peggy Monastra, Director of Promotions for G. Schirmer Music Publishers, offers advice to individuals entering the music industry. She suggests hearing as much live music in one's interest area as possible. It helps to familiarize yourself with the preferred area of the music industry that interests you. Monastra points out that successful individuals choose careers in music that match their passions. However, she notes it is also important to remain flexible when seeking employment in the music industry. Monastra shares some personal goals of becoming an artistic director. She also mentions an important point to keep in mind, many careers take up copious amounts of time. She believes the more successful people are single and devoted to their jobs. Balancing a career in the music business with a family isn't easy.