Project #2: Music Venues
Emily Beckwith
May 4, 2014
SEH 348 Bing Xu
Why I want to work in this sector
I have always been a huge lover of music. Some of my first memories include twirling around the house, dressed in crazy costumes, singing along at the top of my lungs to Seattle based grunge bands like Soundgarden and Nirvana. From a young age I was convinced that I would someday become a rockstar. At age nine I asked for my first guitar and some lessons to go along with it. After a few months, I decided it wasn’t my thing, gave up, and asked for piano lessons. Of course those only lasted for another few weeks. At this point my dreams of one day becoming a rockstar had started to slip away very quickly. Since then, I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to become a part of the scene I love without being on the performing side.
A musician has no job if they are unable to perform their music. Venues across the country provide a place for musicians to showcase their talent and share an experience like no other with their fans. Nothing beats the rush of happiness you feel after watching your favorite performer at an awesome venue. It is my goal to open a place where musicians enjoy performing and guests enjoy visiting. My dream is to someday open my own music venue.
Professional practice using personal experiences
Although I have never worked for a music venue, I do have a little experience working within the music industry. I am friends with a few nationally touring reggae-rock bands and often help out when they are in the area. I have experience selling merchandise at shows and have even done a few mini tours. I also help out with the load-in and load-out of equipment. I have a little b...
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...s ornate balconies, elaborate ceiling frescos, and grand marble columns help to transport visitors to a previous era. Legends such as the Grateful Dead, Arcade Fire, and Animal Collective have all played this space. It is known that many artists will only play this venue in San Francisco.
Owners and managers are responsible for the overall success of a music venue. They are in charge of things like booking acts, and overseeing employees. While owners have the final say in the club's business decisions, managers handle the daily operations of the venue, such as hiring, training, and scheduling staff members, planning music programming, checking music and bar equipment, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the club. The key to running a successful music venue is to cater to the audience. Without their continued support, there isn’t much reason to have a venue.
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