Music Industry
Career Day

About
Music Industry Career Day

The GRAMMY In The Schools Music Industry Career Day Program is a regional music industry career day presented in partnership with the local Recording Academy Chapter that provides insight to high school students about careers that are available to them in the music industry, and direction on how to prepare for them. This program provides an opportunity for students to interact with professionals representing a wide range of careers. Speakers include GRAMMY® winners and nominees and professionals in related disciplines. These interactive sessions take students through the inner workings of the industry to learn exactly what it takes to make it in the business.

Welcome & Keynote Panel

1 Hour – Careers in the Music Industry

Hear directly from music professionals—artists, producers, engineers, managers, and more—about the many paths you can take in the music world. Learn how they got started, their day-to-day looks, and how they turned their passion into a profession. Whether you're interested in performing, working behind the scenes, or exploring the business side of music, this conversation will help you discover the exciting possibilities in the industry.

Workshops

50 Minutes – Students Will Rotate (Offered Twice)

Artist Panel

1 Hour – Creative Process and Practice

A dynamic conversation with artists as they pull back the curtain on their creative journeys. This panel explores the inspirations, routines, and realities that shape their work—from the spark of an idea to the final piece. Panelists will share how they balance discipline with spontaneity, navigate staying original in a crowded creative landscape, and sustain their artistic voice over time, including a Q&A.