Experience is key, but learn the business.
Over the past 10 years, I've had the privlege of being the founder and president of MajorLabelScout.com. I've mentored thousands of scouts, many of whom have gone on to careers at major record labels and publishers. I've always had a great working relationship with Berklee College of Music, and my scouts have had nothing but amazing things to say about the courses they took at their online school. If you have the time and the means, I highly reccomend it.
I've reccomended a few courses below, but find out more info here
DIGITAL MARKETING
MUSIC
PUBLISHING
ARTIST
MANAGEMENT
Stay connected!
So often in this business you will come across people who will tell you, "It's all about who you know". Is access a crucial part of the industry, absolutely, but when you finally get to meet 'who you need to know' you better know what you need to know!
I've put together a list of some of my favorite industry books here on Amazon.
