A music internship can help you get on the right path. Source: Katie Quattlebaum via PinterestIf you’re passionate about music and want to take your skill set to the next level, you may want to consider exploring a music mentoring program. Another way to get great exposure to the industry and learn more about potential career opportunities is to participate in a music internship. Some teachers and guidance counselors are not as familiar with advanced learning experiences in the creative area, which is why we wanted to take a moment to discuss music internships for aspiring musicians.

An internship is one of the best ways to solidify a career opportunity post-graduation, and the Dream Careers Internship Program was established with the intent of providing college students with guaranteed premier music internships. During the placement process, a Dream Internship Coordinator will be paired with a student to prepare a resume and prep for interviews to help the student put their best foot forward.

The program works closely with a large base of music companies, providing a diverse selection of potential internships for someone that is passionate about the music world (creating, performing, promoting, and more). A listing of some of the music internships that are currently available through this program can be found on the organization’s webpage.

To learn more about opportunities through the Dream Careers Internship Program, students must first be accepted into the program. To apply, you can contact Dream Careers at (800) 251-2933 or register for the program online.

If you are an aspiring musician and want to learn more about available mentoring programs to help you reach your career goals, please contact me, Dawn Carroll, at the Over My Shoulder Foundation. Our mission is Designing the Next Generation, and raising the awareness of such programs available to our youth plays a big role in helping to accomplish this.