Music Glossary: career

Plan meetings in advance, target panels, bring one-sheet/QR, and follow up within 48 hours with concise asks. more

An ideal listener profile (demographics, tastes, platforms). Helps focus creative, marketing, and tour plans. more

Cycle of giving value, following up, and staying top-of-mind with collaborators, venues, and gatekeepers. more

Respond on time, on-spec, with clean filenames/metadata, alt mixes, and one-click streaming links. more

Balance singles, EPs, albums, instrumentals, and cues to diversify income and pitch opportunities. more

Curated showreels (30–90 s) by genre/use-case with clear credits. Quality over quantity. more

A concise phrase that defines your sound, audience, and value (e.g., “alt-pop with cinematic strings”). Guides branding and outreach. more

Clear subject lines, bullet points, deliverable dates, and one owner per task. Reduce email ping-pong. more

Simple contact tracker of who/what/when; reminders for check-ins and value-first sharing (demos, tickets, tips). more

Consistent reliability and quality accumulate opportunities; one missed deadline can erase months of goodwill. more