The Career Services Center's Music Career Informational Handouts are jam-packed with practical, concise career advice and referral information. The series, researched, compiled, and written by the Career Services Center staff, covers more than 100 topics. We are pleased to offer the following handouts for free, which are among our most popular:

Applying for Music Teaching in Higher Education
Artist Management & Self-Management
Bios for Classical Performers
Booking Concerts: Tips for Classical & Jazz Musicians
Establishing a Private Studio
Grantwriting Tips
Interviewing Tips
Networking & Informational Interviews
Spreading the News: A Guide to Publicity for Musicians
Tips for Writing Arts Administration Résumés
Tips for Writing Classical Vocal Performance Résumés
Tips for Writing Performance & Composition Résumés
Tips for Writing Teaching Résumés
Tips for Writing Cover Letters

A full list of available handouts—covering topics ranging from how to write effective resumes, to copyright issues, promo kits, and opportunities abroad—can be found here.

Handouts are free for NEC students, alumni, faculty, and staff—simply email us your request.

For all others, handouts are $2 - $3 per handout, depending on length, and are indicated on the order form. Price includes shipping and handling. Please print out and complete the order form and send it, along with a check or money order (US Dollars only) payable to New England Conservatory, to:

Career Services
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
U.S.A.

Note: The New England Conservatory Career Services Center’s series of Music Career Informational Handouts is copyright protected and cannot be copied or distributed without permission. Educational institutions may purchase handouts to use as a resource (such as in their libraries and career centers). However, educational institutions may not copy and distribute these handouts in bulk for their students unless a licensing agreement has been arranged with the NEC Career Services Center. Please contact us for more information—we are happy to help.

2009-10-07


YOU PLAY BACH YOUR WAY, AND I'LL PLAY HIM HIS WAY. WANDA LANDOWSKA