Lisa Roth’s first job at a record label was as a nutritionist! She eventually invented a wildly successful series of musical releases that would make baby showers a lot more fun.

While these two roles are not mutually exclusive, it can definitely be challenging to find the balance between your artist-self and your manager-self.

Crowdfunding is great for direct-to-fan artists. But be warned: Running a successful campaign is a lot of work and requires dedication, persistence, and a healthy dose of charm.

In this excerpt from “How to Get a Job in the Music and Recording Industry,” Keith Hatschek explains how to write effective cold letters and cover letters.

BerkleeICE, or the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship, recently released a report titled “Transparency and Money Flows” detailing the lack of transparency in the music business.

Keith Hatschek’s book “How to Get a Job in the Music Industry” has helped thousands of people follow their dreams and find work in music.

Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse dropped by the Berklee Online offices not too long ago to speak with instructor Mike King about the music industry.

PledgeMusic co-founder and Berklee Online instructor Benji Rogers stopped by our Boston offices to offer his advice on touring, merchandising, and more.

The music industry is in such rough shape that some of your favorite bands have resorted to selling automobiles.