21 Replies to “September 12 (Part II)”

  1. Journalism is clearly a trade that stems from different backgrounds and doesn’t have a clear path for success. It seems to be a career that not only you have to be knowledgeable in any particular field of interest, but one must possess the skills of a writer and self-starter to get recognized amongst your peers/critics.

    “Pro’s and Con’s of Getting a Journalism Degree in College”
    https://www.thoughtco.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-getting-a-journalism-degree-2073926

  2. A perk to journalism would be getting to experience something new every day. Keeping up with what’s current is a job that requires constant attention. Getting your name out there and establishing a presence however takes a lot of experience and practice. Here is a breakdown of what exactly music journalism is about and how to make your way into the scene:
    https://www.careersinmusic.com/music-journalist/

  4. It can be tough to break into an industry where you don’t know anyone or don’t even have the “right” degree. I agree with the author of the NPR article that it is good to make friends with everyone you possibly can even though that is a personal challenge for me. I also liked the tips on becoming a music journalist, such as joining a student-led newspaper or radio station, and starting your own blog. In addition to music journalist tips, I think it is good to have professional business tips to help people in their career:

    http://www.businessinsider.com/23-things-i-wish-id-known-at-the-start-of-my-career-2017-8

  5. I think I love every single piece of advice given in this article, if only because I know that I especially need to take each to heart. My favorite is his “Don’t wait to do the thing. Do the thing” spiel. This is something I have trouble with all the time and need to get better at. I’m usually afraid to do the things I want to do, but if I ever end up doing them, I wonder what took me so long. My second favorite piece of advice of his is to check out the student radio station if you’re in college. College radio stations have a long history of helping out independent artists because they’re usually the only stations that’ll play their music. I don’t know if that’s still true today, but I’ve always thought that was really cool. Say, does UTSA have a student-run radio station? Anyway, to read more about college radio’s contribution to indie music, here’s this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_rock

  6. I enjoyed reading this article because it kind of reminded me that it is not just about the connections you have, although that it a large part of success, but its about the experiences you gain while trying to build those connections and the placed you work for while trying to get your foot in some kind of door when you’re just first starting out. I think that’s vital information we should all live by, that its not just about how we get there but what we do on the way there. hard work in the beginning pays off tremendously in the long run

    http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/02/5-tips-on-how-to-break-into-music-journalism.html

  7. This article is basically stating that as long as you are responsible and hold yourself accountable, you will prosper in life and your career, which for the most part is true. The writer gives advice that is very easy to follow such as the following: hit your deadlines, be easy to work with, and be friendly. They advise the reader to help people on their way up, they could end up helping your own career in the long run.

    https://www.themuse.com/advice/7-ways-to-become-your-boss-dream-employee

  8. Like everyone else who has commented on this post, I like the simplicity of this article. There is nothing too complex about hard work, diligence, and passion, all of which are necessary to succeed in just about any occupation.
    My comment on the previous blog post mentioned my slight aversion to music criticism. However, the article I linked below gave some great insight as to what it really is about. It explains what good music journalism is (or can be), and without specific qualifications. I feel many people can actually do it, and do it well.
    It does really only take a refinement of your personal style of writing and a voice that can explain music in the most appealing way to readers (if it deserves it). A connection to the listeners is the best way to appeal to them.
    Think about it: If someone knows what type of music you really like (or what you a partial to), you are more likely to at least listen to their recommendations. It could also be the opposite. If you really like a person’s musical taste, you are more likely to explore what their favorite genres, artists are, etc. Also, by connecting to the way someone experiences music, there is a greater chance you are able to reach them.

    https://pitchfork.com/features/poptimist/6608-poptimist-4/

  9. Journalism is a profession that I’ve always been interested in and this article pretty much confirms what I assumed about breaking into it. There seems to be no particular right or wrong way to do it as long as you do, starting on a smaller level and gaining experience, then moving up as things progress. In a way that’s what makes it so exciting, working for small sites or blogs covering small time artists and the making it to bigger companies and bigger artists respectively.
    http://www.npr.org/2017/09/01/547380968/it-s-happened-lcd-soundsystem-is-back-with-american-dream

  10. Okay first off I genuinely enjoyed this article, this was the most soothing advice I’ve heard in a while even that I know a lot of people can relate to. Either that’s already some people who are in their late 20s and yet again pursuing their bachelors degree or us who are still young, but could see that being us in like 10 years. I’m not going to lie I’ve already thought to myself so many times how much college just feels a little bit of a waste to do what I want to do as a career. In the end I know that bachelor degree gets your foot in the door, but it’s true that they also want to see your experience. Just think about how many of us graduate college with the same degree aspiring the same dreams, but how many of us are going to have what it takes? I try to not let that persuade me away from a degree though so if you feel like that too at times here are some reasons on why it’s still important in the link below. Most importantly this degree will stand as a strong foundation for us all.

    https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/284148

  11. This article open my eyes. It took me back to highschool when I was thinking about journalism as a career. I remember sitting in my room doing so much research on the pros and cons of journalism and I ended up not even having an interest anymore after researching for so long. There is so much that journalism offers but it also hurts people’s careers that’s why I was nervous about that field the things it can do to careers is dreadful. But I do think it’s fair that people care more about experience now a days than what you can do. I honestly feel like everything works off a who do you know type of environment. I wish this article were a bit more stretched out so I can dig deeper into my thoughts.

    https://www.theodysseyonline.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-being-journalism-major

  12. I’ve often been told, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” And when understanding the music business, that statement couldn’t been anymore true! When I think music professions, I get nervous thinking how difficult it could be for a person to break into the industry. A statement from Urban Dubz stated, “Knowing who the people are in the music industry is something that will set you apart from other artists who don’t quite know how to get off on the right foot; knowing somebody who knows somebody else could be the key to your big break; and if you decide not to network, you may as well give up.” Go for all professions, but definitely applies towards all music professions.

    http://urbandubz.com/ultimate-music-pr-guide/why-it-is-important-to-network-with-your-music-contacts

  13. This article is really cool. I like the simplicity and the personal feeling that it has. This guy is talking from experience and that is the greatest advise anyone can have in the any field. Something I didn’t know is how journalism can be a field of inclusiveness, because there’s no real degree and being that experience is more than a degree. I also really like how he tells not to wait for opportunity but go out and seek it and how no one is just gonna offer you a career. And I like how he kind of keeps it honest, nothing really sugar coasted and he gives a good outline to get started.

    https://www.thebalance.com/music-journalist-career-profile-2460638

  14. This article just reaffirmed my thoughts on working in general. “Work hard and think differently”, music journalism is not just words on paper or a computer screen anymore. Interactive forms of getting into the business are in the very baby stages of booming. I guess the thing we have to fight to get to first is the outlet or original and engaging methods of journalism that are on the rise.

    http://www.bbc.com/news/business-38795190

  15. I have a lot of appreciation for music journalism. It’s one thing to hear a great song, but another to have words take you back to memorable moments in a song. I think getting into the journalism industry is just like working towards any type of creative career. In my opinion those keys are originality, frequency, and of course hard work. First find what it is about your work that fits the industry but hold true to you as an artist. Second, make sure your audience is reminded of your presence through consistent releases. Give your readers/listeners something to look forward to every two or so weeks and grow your audience. Lastly, nothing worth having comes easy. I like to keep in mind the 10,000 hour rule. It keeps me on track to working towards mastering my craft. Having a creative career is no simple task but is without a doubt one of the most rewarding.

    https://heroic.academy/articles/page/3/

  16. It’s never too late to do anything in life, if you are ever pondering about doing something because you want to, then do it. Action cures fear. Just take action and go do what you are setting you mind to do, if you are committed enough and have a burning desire then you will certainty prosper and excel in whatever you do in life.
    “We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence, is not an act, but a habit”- Aristotle

    Here’s a link about a company that helps young people build the skills and character they need to pursue their goals in life.

    http://www.southwesternadvantage.com/

  20. breaking into the music journalism scene does not seem like something that is easy but, with the right advice anything is possible. i believe the advice that was given in this article also highlights how to start your career, no matter what you plan on doing. attached are websites that may help the process of music journalism or literally anything else you’d like to do.

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