Ever wonder how interesting a job can be?
Here are some of the most unique jobs(in my opinion) my friends around me are doing:
- A taoist priest
- A medium
- A feng shui master
- A DJ
- A social worker
- Toilet paper wholesaler
- A talent-headhunter
- A full time blogger
- A toy seller
I personally feel that friends who hold positions in the music industry have gotten themselves really cool jobs too. Every position I learnt is an eye opener to me: musicians, songwriters, producers, film makers, sound engineers, sound operators, Audio Programmers, Music editor, Music Therapists, Audio designers... even a boom mic operator amazes me. He has this enormous black bag filled with all kinds of big & small microphones and knows exactly which mic to use for which scene, even to capture the slightest pin drop!
Just 5 years ago, I never knew these jobs even exist!
Have you ever thought of getting yourself a career in this music industry?
The best part is if you're selected, the Government is funding up to 90% of your course fees!
Friends without musical background (like me) may still apply!
I have no musical instrument background at all.
The only musical instrument I can play is perhaps the recorder back in Primary School. :p
Singapore's Elite Music Programs
Ocean Butterflies is rolling out a professional songwriting/composing course along with music arrangement, training you to be a professional in the music industry with their music career program with up to 90% subsidy from WDA!
Programs commences in March 2013.
Part 1: Songwriting/Composing Program
Encompasses fundermental and advanced songwriting techniques as well as production skill-sets required in creating demos for pitching in today's music industry.
Part 2: Music Arrangement Program
Arms students with the required skills to arrange any genre of music for a wide range users in Pop, Film & TV, Video Games and more.
Both 6-month programs provide the student with more than over 300 hours of instruction & preparation by some of the top talents in the country! Here's one more perk, if you're already a freelancer in this industry, you may even be paid $7.50/hour while you study!
WOHOOOO~!
How do I know so much?
The Course Preview
I was there at the course preview yesterday and even though I was only about 5 minutes late, I had to stand throughout the whole preview. Most of the seats were already taken up.
Hua Zhang Laoshi giving a brief to interested participants who came for the course preview.
What to expect at the course preview:
- Introduction of the Programs
- An idea of types of jobs you can apply for thereafter
- Insights of the programs: the instructors & preview of their works, the program modules etc
- The exact course fee & subsidy information. I was told that eligible students will be funded between 70% to 90%. No hidden cost don't worry!
- The equipment you require for the programs
- You may choose take up one of these TWO programs:
Songwriting/Composing
OR
Music Arrangement
- Q&A Session! The professionals are there to answer to all your questions!
Due to overwhelming responses, they are conducting one more course preview session.
It's a FREE session.
If you weren't able to attend the previous session because seats were full, you have to seize this chance. If you're a confused sheep, all the more you should attend the preview before making any decisions!
WHEN: 5th Feb 2013 (Tuesday), 7:30 PM
WHERE: OB Music Forest in SCAPE mall, Level 3
Sign up here
For the course preview: ob-music-career-programs-course-preview-event-2
For the online application: ob-music-career-programs-online-application
Interview sessions will be conducted for friends who've signed up for either program.
Contact
Email: sg@ob-i.net
Tel: (+65) 6223 - 1311
LIVE. YOUR. DREAMS.
Good Luck!
Musicians, songwriters, producers, film makers, sound engineers, sound operators, Audio Programmers, Music editor, Music Therapists, Audio designers etc there are a lots of
ReplyDeletecareers in music industry. You can choose whatever you are interested in. I like the best thing in your blog is that a person without musical background can also apply. Thanks for provide such a nice information, That is really useful.