{"id":1891,"date":"2014-08-29T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2014-08-29T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/?p=1891"},"modified":"2020-10-28T16:26:20","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T16:26:20","slug":"how-to-work-in-ar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminutemusicians.com\/how_to_get_gigs\/how-to-work-in-ar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to work in A&R"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Like almost every job in the music industry, getting a job in Artist and Repertoire is extremely difficult and, more often than not, badly paid.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no select route to get a job in A&R and those who are given opportunities usually have experience in other areas of the music industry first. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who have networked with people in the industry will find they have a much better chance of getting a leg up. Once again, it\u2019s all about who you know, not necessarily what you know. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does an A&R role entail?<\/h4>\n

Scouts:<\/strong>  It is the job of a scout to listen to new music, either by attending shows or listening to demos.<\/p>\n

Managers:<\/strong> The manager makes the final decision on whether a new artist should be signed.<\/p>\n

Head of A&R:<\/strong>  The chief of the Artist and Repertoire department sets the overall direction of the label. He\/she decides which genres have priority. The head of A&R has the last say in whether an act should be signed or not.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Use any previous musical experience you may have<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting into A&R is notoriously hard and those determined to succeed will have to show off every ounce of musical knowledge to even be awarded an interview. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although A&R reps have backgrounds in music performance, some simply have backgrounds in marketing or business whilst still retaining a thirst for good music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally A&R reps will be opportunists with varied musical tastes and comfortable taking big risks. The trick is to find a band just before they begin to really succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get into A&R is to show off any past musical experience. Building up contacts, attending gigs and taking part in your local music scene is a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Live<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Go to local gigs, network<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Networking is a huge part of the music industry and by attending gigs in your local music scene, would be A&R reps will be able to get an idea of what bands\/musicians are received by an audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This experience is vital as a successful A&R employee will be able to recognise what will sell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A large part of the role is marketing, and being able to convince your colleagues that a specific musical act is worth investing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start up a music website<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, everything is online and there is no better way to show a keen, active interest in local, live music than regularly blogging about the musicians you have seen in your town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst it does stray a little into the realms of music journalism, starting a music website would attract new bands likely to invite you to shows and give opinions on their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you work in A&R? Have any tips for readers? Let us know in the comments below? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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