Are you a passionate musician looking to take your career to the next level? Do you dream of making your mark on the music industry, but aren't sure where to start? Achieving long-term success goes beyond talent and musical prowess.
In this course, you will learn a range of critical skills that are essential for any aspiring or established musician to thrive in their career. You will take inventory of your abilities and skillsets and gain clarity on your unique strengths and areas for development. You will learn define your artistic vision, values, and purpose as a musician and learn effective strategies for setting achievable and meaningful goals that align with your mission. You will come to understand why regular evaluation and adjustment of your goals is critical to ensure that you stay on track and continuously progress towards your desired outcomes. You will also learn about life mapping, an invaluable tool to help you create a holistic plan for your musical journey. By envisioning your long-term career trajectory and mapping out milestones and desired achievements, you gain clarity on the steps needed to turn your dreams into reality. Finally, you will learn methods for expanding your professional network, nurturing relationships, and leveraging connections to create opportunities for collaboration, performance, and career advancement. With these foundational skills you'll have all the tools you need to manage your music career like a pro!
This course can be taken by itself or as part of the “Musician's Professional Toolbox” specialization.
In this module you will assess your current gifts, skills, passions, and areas for improvement, identify transferable skills, and craft a personal mission statement to guide you for the remainder of this specialization.
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5个视频7篇阅读材料1个作业1次同伴评审3个讨论话题
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5个视频•总计63分钟
Introduction to the Musician's Professional Toolbox•15分钟
Your Career Mindset•12分钟
Are You an "Artistic Type"?•7分钟
Taking Inventory of Your Skills•13分钟
Your Personal Mission Statement•16分钟
7篇阅读材料•总计91分钟
Course Updates and Accessibility Support•1分钟
Welcome Musicians!•10分钟
Course Resources•5分钟
Assignments and Honors Track•10分钟
"Hobbies, Jobs, Career, Vocation" video to view beforehand•10分钟
Carol Eikleberry, "The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People," chapters 1& 2•45分钟
Harry Slater, "Music Graduates Are More Employable Than You Might Think"•10分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Evaluating Your Skills•30分钟
1次同伴评审•总计60分钟
Skills Inventory Activity•60分钟
3个讨论话题•总计30分钟
Meet Your Peers!•10分钟
General Discussion Board•10分钟
Your Mission Statement•10分钟
Setting and Evaluating Your Goals
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In the module, you will learn how to determine your goals, design objectives to achieve them, and measure your success.
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3个视频1次同伴评审1个讨论话题
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3个视频•总计33分钟
Defining Goals and Objectives•13分钟
Effective Goal-Setting•11分钟
Creating a Life Map•9分钟
1次同伴评审•总计90分钟
Goals Activity•90分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Life Map•10分钟
Managing Your Time
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In this module you will learn various methods for prioritizing tasks and managing your time, resulting in a more efficient and productive use of this precious resource.
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2个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业3个讨论话题
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2个视频•总计32分钟
Time Management 101•20分钟
Staying on Track•12分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计25分钟
Tim Kreider, "The Busy Trap"•15分钟
"What is a Bullet Journal?"•10分钟
1个作业•总计30分钟
Time Management•30分钟
3个讨论话题•总计30分钟
Covey Grid•10分钟
Task Schedule•10分钟
Task Management Tools•10分钟
Building and Managing Your Network
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In this module, you will learn effective networking techniques, how to build and nurture a professional network, and how to organize and measure a professional database.
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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.