Music Business Internships

Student Comments:
"I enjoyed the process of recording and editing music. I really liked meeting all kinds of musicians and producers. It was a great learning experience with a more one-on-one environment. This experience has allowed me to see which area of the music business industry that I would prefer to work."  (Josh Kelley)

"I have appreciated the open opportunities that I have been given through different tasks, and especially in situations that required the supervisor to exercise his trust and confidence in me. It has been great experience where I had to implement some hard work. I have learned about communication, understanding, respect, and authority. "  (Benjamin Birdwell)

"My internship with the Country Music Association (CMA) was extremely hands-on within the music industry.   I learned how to improve my presentation skills, and I was also encouraged to use my creative skills. The overall experience was really good."  (Ashley Fussell)

"I enjoyed my internship with Provident Music Label. I was able to get an overall view of what all is involved in publicity and how it works.  This was a great experience, and it was also very helpful."  (Amanda Smith)

"Through my internship with Creative Trust Inc., I learned so much about management in general, but even more about road management. I possibly have a future with the company after graduation."  (Amber Landry)

"I had a great overall experience with my internship at Shop Rat Associates.  I learned a lot about the business part of the music industry on so many different levels. I was able to gain so much knowledge from the extensive studio experience within the internship."  (Aaron Salow)

"Within my internship at Corner Music Inc., I was able to learn how the sales process works, from buying from the manufacturer/distributor to finally selling to the customer. I found this to be extremely helpful."  (James Kleppinger)

"Through my internship at Servant Heart Ministries, I gained much experience in ACT and DBASE, which are two programs that were frequently used in the music industry.  I also got hands-on experience with creating presentations, newsletters, promo flyers, etcetera. My overall experience was very good."  (Lindsay Haywood)

"The most positive experiences of my internship with U.S. Bank included sales, establishing my own customers, and informing them of the newest rates as well as developing a relationship with them."  (Jodi Weed)