Prepare for your music career! The Institute for Music Leadership has a variety of courses available for Eastman musicians to take (for free!) to prepare you for life as a professional musician. Select from courses such as

Money Sources for the Individual Artist
Mondays 6:35-8:25pm, 1 credit (half semester) with Jacob Langerak
This course will explore a variety of possibilities for funding the individual artist. Potentials for earned income and the special professional abilities required to secure this kind of support will be investigated.

Creating a Modern Music Career 
Online, 2 credits with Dr. Blaire Koerner and Dr. Jeff Dunn
What does a successful and fulfilling career look like to you? You will reflect upon your values and definition of success, explore options for your future, and understand the steps you’ll need to take to accomplish your goals.

Global Musicianship as Performer Teacher and Leader
Tuesdays 1:35-2:25pm, 1 credit with Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle
This course will look at how global musicianship work dictates the work of a musician as a performer, teacher, and leader of a music organization.

Finance and Budgeting for Musicians
Online, 1 credit with Marissa Ali
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of financial management. Designed for musicians, topics include loans, taxes, debt, terminology, creating and reading financial reports, and more.

Learn more and register for these courses (and more!) with UR Student. See the full list of courses here, and contact us with questions.