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Building Your Career in the Modern Music Industry

Discover tips, stories, and guidance to help you build a career in the modern music industry. From studying at WaterBear in Brighton, Sheffield, or online to independent artist advice, music business insights, application support, and moving to a new city, our blog is here to support your journey every step of the way. We are creating new articles all the time so please visit again.

Vocalists performing live.

How to Care for Your Vocals: Tips for Vocalists

1st October 2025

Essential tips for vocalists on caring for your vocals, avoiding vocal strain, and protecting your voice for a long singing career.

Music degree opportunities and career paths for aspiring musicians.

What Can I Do with a Music Degree? Transferable Skills & Career Paths

23rd September 2025

What can I do with a music degree? Discover the transferable skills you gain and career paths after graduation.

Band performing live - an EPK is needed to secure live gigs.

How to Create an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for Musicians

15th September 2025

Discover how to create a professional EPK (electronic press kit) or media kit, what to include, and how to share it effectively.

Songwriter composing music and exploring opportunities with music publishers.

How to Work with Music Publishers and Land a Publishing Deal

11th September 2025

Learn how to work with music publishers and land a publishing deal with practical tips, industry insights, and preparation advice.

Independent artist talking to the Head of Artist Development outside the WaterBear Venue, exploring artist management and industry connections.

Finding Artist Management: A Guide for Independent Artists

10th September 2025

Find out how independent artists can connect with artist managers, build industry networks, and develop their music careers.

How to record music DIY on a budget - tips and home studio advice.

How to Make Music DIY on a Budget

9th September 2025

Learn how to make music DIY on a budget with home studio setups, smart time management, and effective budget allocation.

emerging artist submitting music online to blogs, magazines, radio and Spotify playlists.

How to Pitch Music to Blogs, Magazines, Radio & Playlists

8th September 2025

Learn how to pitch your music to blogs, land a magazine feature, get your song on the radio & secure playlist placements for maximum exposure.

What Are Music Publishing Deals?

4th September 2025

Learn how music publishing works, the types of deals, and how to protect your rights and earn royalties.

How Independent Artists Shape Careers in the Music Industry

3rd September 2025

Discover how independent artists thrive and build successful careers in the music industry with creative freedom and support from WaterBear.

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