The Center For Music and Arts Entrepuenership

Mary Jo Kaczka talks to Loyola University New Orleans students about production coordinating on a tour and about the skills they'll need to succeed in the chaos of the music industry.

Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU talks about writing songs on commission

Dafnis Prieto, a percussionist and a professor at NYU

Joel C. High, a music supervisor based in Los Angeles, CA, describes for an audience at Loyola University, New Orleans the role and responsibilities of a music supervisor in the film industry. He discusses in detail how a music supervisor goes about securing the right music for the film at a price that is within the films budget, how someone in his job gets paid, and what skills it takes to excel.

Blues pianist and songwriter Jon Cleary discusses the fundamental skills that singers must master before they are ready to perform in public, with an audience at Loyola University, New Orleans.

Blues pianist and songwriter Jon Cleary discusses the art of songwriting, what you can and cant control about whether a song is great, or becomes a hit, and what you can do to try to help the process along, with an audience at Loyola University, New Orleans.

Jan Moppert from Loyola University New Orleans College of Business discusses the interview process. She explains that it is important to be dressed appropriately, be confident and positive when entering an interview. She advises to go over typical interview questions before going to an interview in order to become more comfortable in an interview. She believes that in an interview you need to show the company how you can solve their problems. It is also imperative to write a thank you note after the interview and to follow-up soon after.

Jan Moppert from Loyola University New Orleans College of Business discusses crafting your resume. She covers the important aspects that should be included in a resume such as education, experience, community service, and relevant coursework. She stresses that spelling and grammar should be checked before submitting your resume. She also advises you create a look for your resume that is real and avoid the template look.

Jan Moppert of Loyola University New Orleans offers advice to people seeking a job in the music industry, with emphasis on how to effectively market yourself to the companies you apply to.