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Key Stage 2 Music Entrepreneurship

Mr Russell

From Garage to Stardom: Entrepreneurship in Music

A music entrepreneur is not only an artist but also a businessperson. They have a dual focus: crafting compelling music and strategically marketing it to reach the right audience.

They are involved in various aspects of the music industry, from recording and producing to negotiating deals and managing their brand. This multifaceted role requires a balance of artistic vision and business pragmatism.

The music industry has undergone significant changes with the advent of digital media and the internet. In this new era, a music entrepreneur must be adept at using digital platforms for distribution, marketing, and audience engagement.

This evolution has expanded the role of music entrepreneurs, placing them at the forefront of innovation in both music creation and business strategy.

Importance in the Contemporary Music Industry

Today’s music industry is fiercely competitive and rapidly changing. The music entrepreneur is pivotal in driving the industry forward, bringing fresh ideas and new business models.

They play a crucial role in shaping the future of music, leveraging technology and new media to create opportunities and redefine what it means to be successful in music.

Their ability to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment makes them indispensable in the contemporary music landscape.

Building Your Brand: Marketing and Promotion

In the journey of a music entrepreneur, building a strong brand and effective marketing are as crucial as creating great music. The right marketing strategies and the use of digital platforms can elevate your visibility and connect you with a broader audience.

The Importance of Networking in the Industry

Networking in the music industry means building relationships that can open up many opportunities like;

  • working together
  • learning from others
  • and getting support

These connections can lead to new paths, like;

  • opportunities to perform
  • work with others creatively
  • even land a record deal.

The music industry operates on a network of relationships where knowing the right people can be as crucial as having talent.

Using the internet: research a famous musical artist of your choice.

How did they come to your attention?

What media platforms did they use?

Are they famous WORLD WIDE?

Were they trained or self-taught?

How did they make their big break? Competition?

What is a manager? Are they necessary in today’s working environment?

Leave some of your research and opinions on this blog.

198 responses to “Key Stage 2 Music Entrepreneurship”

  1. Shenon R.

    Our favourite singer is Michael
    he Singing reallY.
    Good

  2. Ella K.

    From Reyn and Ella
    Facts about imagine Dragons
    are an American pop rock band based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently consisting of kept singer Dan Reyhnors guitarist Wayne sermon,bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel platzman.

  3. Iqra S.

    Talor swift
    She comes up
    Instagram, Twitter, and tumblr

  4. Zenat N.

    Taylor swift

    They go on Lots of social medias

    They use YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music

    Taylor Swift has risen to become one of the most renowned and beloved artists globally, not only for her music but also for her impeccable marketing strategies.

    She started learning the guitar at 12 with the help of Ronnie Cremer, a computer repairman and local musician who also assisted Swift with writing an original song. In 2003, Swift and her parents started working with the talent manager Dan Dymtrow.

    In 2006 Swift signed with Big Machine Records and scored her first Top 40 hit with “Tim McGraw.” She then released four more singles and a self-titled album that quickly sold more than one million copies. In 2007 she was named best new artist by the Country Music Association.

    a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

    From Huda and Zenat

  5. Yusuf Amin

    [ Michael Jackson ]

    He was born in 29 August 1958 and died in 25 January 2009.

    Michael Jackson was a very famous singer in the United States 🇺🇸.

    Michael Jackson mother and father was a singer as well.

  6. Maryum N.

    Ariana Grande is a multi star extremely talented pop star music star. Beautiful was born on June 26th 1993 and was a multi pop star. She married four boys and broke up with all of them also has another husband Dalton Gomez and she was a multi star talented popular America pop star everyone loved her songs that she wrote performed.

  7. Waniya Z.

    Waniya and huzaifa
    Ariana Grande Is my favourite singer
    Ariana Grande came to my attention when I Started singing and started listening to her music.
    We saw her singing on the stage with her group.

    She is really famous Worldwide
    She trained by herself in her group
    Their song was very popular.
    She became famous because she went to a special music school

  8. Adam A.

    Alan Walker
    songs lily,Faded,Not you,land of heroes

  9. Hudaa M.

    Ed Sheeran

    Came to my attention because he’s on YouTube a lot

    They use Apple Music, YouTube, music, YouTube and Spotify

    Yes, they are famous around the world

    They were trained not self taught

    Made a big break on a competition

    person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

    From Huda and Zenat

  10. Ella K.

    From: Reyn and Ella
    Facts about Olivia Rodrigo
    Olivia Rodrigo was famous for a lot of songs for example drivers license and traitor
    we think she is a very good singer and she is very talented and she is a superstar.

  11. Aalya H.

    Olivia Rodrigo
    How did they come to your attention ?
    She has came to our attention by her amazing work of singing 🎵and of her tone.
    What media platform did they use?
    She used TikTok, YouTube and spotify.
    Are they famous WORLD WIDE?
    She is famous by getting her start as a child actress on the television show Bizaardvark.
    Were they trained or self-taught?
    Olivia was trained by Jennifer Dustman.
    How did they make their big break?Competition?
    Olivia was signed with Geffen Records in 2021, and releasing the international chart-topping single like 👍 “Drivers License” which helped raise Rodrigo to prominence.
    What is a manager?Are they necessary in Todays working environment?
    By Get Your Team To Business Outcome.
    By Tana and Aalya 🫶🏾🤛🏻

  12. Malachy B.

    Singer: 2 pac
    1. He had my attention by his raps and how fast it is. My favourite songs from him include: changes, all eyes on me, lord knowz and baddadan. His life was a sad life and his dad got shot. He then got inspired by rapping and singing in 1989.
    2. The media platforms what he used were Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music.
    3. He is one of the best rappers and is known for his music. 2 pac has became very famous and has had many fans.
    4. 2 pac was self taught and has been training for quite a while now.
    5. 2 pac became famous by putting his music on platforms and for his first few songs.
    6. A manager is someone who helps organise the singers life by booking trips and many other things.
    7. 2 pac died September 1996
    RIP 2 PAC WE ALL LOVE SEE U SOON 😇
    MALIK,YEDULLAH

  13. Rhia H.

    Oliver Rodrigo
    Oliver came to my attention when I was on YouTube shorts and I came across one of her songs and she is on tick took YouTube and Spotify yes she is famous wold wild she was self taught.

    Rhia

  14. Diana D.

    Taylor Swift 💌
    1. Her songs are very touching and impressive.
    2. Instagram , Tik Tok , Tumblr and Twitter
    3. Yes, we know this because people all over the world use her songs .
    4. She had help from Ronnie Cremer. She also took vocal lessons at 9.
    5. She had no competition, she wanted to sing as it made her happy.
    5b.In 2005 she signed with big machine records and in 2008 she came up with fearless.
    6.They represent music maker’s or band’s and nurture their businesses.
    6b.They are very much needed if somebody would like to be a successful singer.
    Writers- Lexi & Diana.

  15. Maryam I.

    Black Pink
    How did they come to your attention?
    They firs came to my attention when I was scrolling on YouTube finding somthing to watch and came across them.✌🏻
    What media platforms did they use?
    They use Instagram,Facebook,Tiktok and YouTube.
    Are they famous world wide?
    They are considered the most successful Korean girl group.

  16. Caleb A.

    Stormzy came to my attention when he made the song blinded by your grace and I loved it and kept on listing to it with my brother and mum enjoying the lyrics and rhythm
    Stormzy uses YouTube ,tick-tock ,x , instagram , Facebook , Spotify , Apple Music, sound clod and YouTube music.
    Stormzy is very famous world wide having three studio albums, one mixtape, two extended plays and twenty-one singles as a lead artist.
    Stomzy is most famous for his song Shut-Up .
    Stormzy is self taught.
    Stormzy In 2014, gained attention on the UK underground music scene through his Wicked Skengman series of freestyles over classic grime beats.
    Manager are needed to take care of the money Today, being a manager is more about controlling and leading, a pointer towards the meaning of ‘manage’. This is due to the ever-changing business environment leading to a new understanding of what it means to be a manager.

  17. Kydun R.

    Logic American rapper
    Born January 22 1990 Aged (34)

    What song came to your attention for the singer/rapper
    The song that got my attention is everyday from logic
    The platform that I watch in from is YouTube Spotify TikTok soundcloud

  18. Yaseen Y.

    50 Cent
    They came to my attention as he sings fast.
    The media platform I found it on was YouTube.
    He is famous world wide as ho comes on YouTube,Google and more media platforms.
    He was self taught.
    He made a debut album,Get Rich,Die Tryin.
    Managers help the musician reach their goals and they are necessary so the musician can become successful.

    1. Yaseen Y.

      Yaseen and kanishka

  19. Hanfaa N.

    Eminem
    How did they come to your attention?
    I got them from YouTube.
    What media platforms did they use?
    TikTok
    YouTube
    Spotify
    Are they famous WORLD WIDE?
    Yes they are world famous.
    Were they trained or self-taught?
    Eminem is also self taught.
    How did they make their big break? Competition?
    Eminem went to Los Angeles to compete in the 1997 Rap Olympics.
    What is a manager? Are they necessary in today’s working environment?
    A good manager can help the musician with complex things in music. They are not really necessary because they can just help you with difficult things in music.

    Hanfaa & Mohamed

  20. Yahya S.

    My Artist that I enjoy is Coldplay.
    A Band that consists of Chris Martin; The Vocalist and Pianist, Jonny Buckland; Lead Guitarist, Bassist; Guy BerryMan Drummer and Percussionist; Will Champion and Manager Phil Harvey.
    What Is a Manager?
    A Manager is a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.
    Are They Famous Worldwide 🌎?
    Yes Songs That have Generated Publicity are; Viva La Vida , Hymn for The Weekend and many more.
    I was Introduced To Coldplay By Hearing Their hit songs on YouTube.
    Platforms They Use
    YouTube
    YT Music
    Spotify
    Soundcloud
    These are Plaforms They use as a band.
    Dunmi And Yayha

  21. Nuha I.

    Alan Walker
    -They came to our attention as we have listened to a lot of their music in music lessons and have heard them on the radio, especially Dance Monkey.
    -He uses: YouTube,Facebook,Twitch,TikTok,Twitter,Spotify.
    -He is famous worldwide because of many of his songs being popular like Faded.
    -He was self-taught as he had no musical background and learnt by watching YouTube videos of people.
    -He became famous in 2015 with his famous song Faded. He does a bit of competition with Marshmello due to Marshmello’s fame as a DJ.
    -A music manager works closely with their artists to help them achieve their goals. Music managers are necessary as they help their artists create music that becomes famous worldwide.

  22. Noah James-Scott

    Jevon
    1) My uncle (Noah).
    2)He used YouTube,Instagram,TikTok,X/Twitter.
    3)Yes he is know world-wide.
    4)He was self-taught for his whole career.
    5)The first song that I heard was Falling 2018 but he also has many others like ghetto Cinderella , paranoia and King Henry VIII.
    6)A manager is someone who manages there music and career and yes they are necessary in today’s world.

    By ℕ𝕠𝕒𝕙 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℝ𝕙𝕚𝕒

  23. Awais W.

    Ed sheeren got my attention off YouTube.
    Ed sheeren uses media platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
    Yes he’s famous world wide even having a really famous song called the shape of you.
    Before being famous he was self taught but after he became famous he got professionals to teach him.
    Ed international success began on 26th April 2011.

  24. Ramarni J.

    Olivia Rodrigo
    1~It caught my attention on YouTube and Tiktok.
    2~She uses things like TikTok, YouTube and more.
    3~She is Famous world-wide as she has many tours and famous songs like Bad idea right? And get him back.
    4~ Olivia Rodrigo made ownership of her own masters.
    5~Found fame on the TV show High School Musical.
    6~Olivia’s Manager is Aleen Keshishian.

    1. Ramarni J.

      ~Ramarni & Yunus

  25. Zeyd H.

    Eminem:
    How did he come to your attention?
    He caught my attention by hearing his music on the radio.

    What media platforms did they use?
    He uses YouTube and Spotify.

    Are they famous WORLD WIDE?
    Yes, Eminem is famous worldwide.

    Were they trained or self-taught?
    He was trained with is friend at only 14 years of age.

    How did they make their big break? Competition?
    He signed with Dr. Dre’s aftermath entertainment.

    What is a manager? Are they necessary in today’s working environment?
    A music manager is an industry professional who works closely with musical artists to help them meet their goals.

    1. Ameen K.

      Ameen and Zeyd.

  26. Ebenezer O.

    Ed Sheeren
    Ed got my attention of YouTube.

    Ed sheeren often used social platforms like YouTube, Spotify and Snapchat.

    Ed sheeren is famous for his amazing talent in playing his guitar and singing.

    Ed sheeren was self taught but after he started his career, he had to have lessons.

    Ed sheeren made his big break in 26 April 2011 when he appeared and performed his first debut

  27. Aarav R.

    1) I was scrolling through YouTube and saw their song.
    2) YouTube.
    3) yes.
    4) self trained.
    5) they performed in London.
    6) A manager tells you what improvements you need to get better in anything.

  28. Xlexben F.

    Lay bankz

    How did they come to your attention?
    I saw a video of lay bankz dancing to her song
    What media platforms did they use?
    YouTube
    Tik tok
    Insta gram
    Are they famous WORLD WIDE?
    21.2 monthly listeners
    Were they trained or self-taught?
    Lay bankz was self taught

  29. Flourish A.

    Taylor Swift came to my attention because her music is amazing 🤩.
    Instagram , TikTok , Spotify , YouTube and YouTube music.
    Yes Taylorswift is famous World Wide
    No she is trained

    Flourish and Tipian

  30. Maddox B.

    Drake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Drake is self taught

    Yes drake is a famous rapper

    He got my attention from rapping really fast and good songs

    first gained fame as an actor on the acclaimed TV teenage drama series Degrassi The Next Generation

    His manager is important to help him record and planing gigs/concerts

    Faze rug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    He got my attention because he is a famous YouTuber

    Faze rug was self taught

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