Indie Music Jobs

Guest Author Heather McDonald has worked in nearly all aspects of the music industry, from independent record labels to acting as manager and buyer of a record store to tour booking and show promotion. Heather is About.com's Guide to Music Careers.

Heather says, "You can't do it for the money (because often there isn't any) and it's certainly not the most stable career path in the world. You have to do it because you love the music. Having a belief in the rights of indie artists helps a lot, too. It can be incredibly frustrating, emotional and disappointing. And I wouldn't change a minute of it."

Here's more on indie music jobs and how Heather went from bake sales to indie labels.

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