The Entrepreneurial Musician
The Entrepreneurial Musician (TEM) is a survey of important professional skills and resources as well as a space for students to consider the impact they want to make as musicians. In TEM, students learn by doing—whether it’s talking about their music, building a website, or a balancing a budget, students can tailor each assignment to fit their unique interests and goals. Advising is also built into the DNA of the course; not only will students receive ongoing feedback from faculty and peers, they will also have the opportunity to connect with an E-Advisor who can give them a window into life after graduation.
TEM is taught by Boston Symphony Orchestra violist Edward Gazouleas, NEC Contemporary Improvisation Assistant Chair Tanya Kalmanovitch, and Boston-based vocalist Sabrina Learman. Our faculty members draw on years of experience in different fields of music, but share a common vision for equipping students with a robust professional toolkit.
Course Descriptions
For complete information as to courses offered in the current year, students should consult the schedule of course offerings available each semester in the Registrar’s Office. Courses numbered 100 through 499 are undergraduate level; courses numbered 500 through 999 are graduate level. Course numbers preceded by a “»” are typically offered each academic year. Course numbers followed by a “T” are taught to mixed classes of undergraduates and graduates. Undergraduate students may register for graduate-level courses with the instructor’s permission. Courses followed by a “*” are repeatable for credit. Courses followed by a “**” are repeatable for credit if the topic has changed (permission from Academic Advisor required).
»ENTP 351 – The Entrepreneurial Musician (TEM) The Entrepreneurial Musician course provides a strategic perspective of the skills, strategies, and mindsets that help musicians create and develop unique, resilient, and successful careers in today’s music field. This class will cultivate a mindset of self-efficacy – the belief in one’s capacity to perform specific tasks to achieve goals and standards – as the foundation for a life in music. Since discussions in this course are focused primarily on post-NEC careers, students who register should be at least in their junior year of coursework. (1 credit) Kalmanovitch, Gazouleas, Learman
»ENTP 440 – Entrepreneurial Musician Internship Internships place students in environments where they learn how to take responsibility for all aspects of a musical endeavor – performance, teaching, administrative work, marketing, etc. – because music careers today demand all of these skills. The EM staff will work with you to identify a host organization and craft a “job description” that reflects your unique interests and goals. In addition, you will work closely with a mentor from your host organization who will provide support and guidance throughout your placement. Unpaid internships are available for one credit or zero credits. Internships may also be paid, but will not be eligible for credit. International Students must obtain Curricular Practical Training for a paid internship. (0 or 1 credit)
»ENTP 540 – Entrepreneurial Musician Internship Graduate offering of ENTP 440. (0 or 1 credit)
»ENTP 551 – The Entrepreneurial Musician (TEM): Graduate Seminar This course provides an in-depth perspective of the skills, strategies, and mindsets that help musicians create and develop unique, resilient and successful careers in today’s music field. This class will cultivate a mindset of self-efficacy – the belief in one’s capacity to perform specific tasks to achieve goals and standards – as the foundation for a life in music. Class assignments will guide graduate students through the process of setting, planning for, and achieving a specific career goal. Through this course, NEC will invest in developing a roster of Entrepreneurial Advisors: passionate, highly accomplished music industry experts who are motivated to share their professional experience with the next generation of musical leaders. Each registered student will be assigned an E-Advisor according to the student’s specific musical needs, goals and interests. Students will be required to plan effectively for advising sessions and to demonstrate that they have incorporated the E-Advisor’s feedback into their project plan. Class assignments will be organized around the development of a project plan for a specific career goal. Prerequisite: TOEFL minimum score of 550 or equivalent. (2 credits) Kalmanovitch
2011-08-22
WANDA LANDOWSKA