2025-10-06 – Weekly Music News : Remote roles in music industry

Last week in the Music community, members were actively exploring the evolving landscape of remote opportunities in the music industry, a topic that generated significant interest. Discussions also delved into skill development with a focus on effective crowd-reading training techniques, and the challenges of maintaining musical ‘feel’ when transitioning between genres. The “Would You Take This Job?” threads sparked engaging debates on career choices, notably in roles like Audio Engineer and Music Rights Assistant. Regular contributions on career paths and personal experiences in music rounded out a week rich in professional insights.


This Week’s Hot Topics

  • Weekly Music Jobs: Remote roles abound in music industry
    This thread highlights the growing trend of remote opportunities in the music sector, making it a must-read for anyone considering flexible work options.

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  • Crowd-reading training that actually works
    An insightful discussion on methods that truly enhance your ability to read and engage with audiences, a crucial skill for performers.

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  • Keeping feel when jumping genres
    Musicians share tips on how to retain authentic ‘feel’ while switching between different musical styles, which is often easier said than done.

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  • Would You Take This Job? – Audio Engineer / Stagehand (Live Events)
    A lively debate on the pros and cons of pursuing live event roles, focusing on an Audio Engineer/Stagehand position.

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  • Would You Take This Job? :musical_note: – Music Rights Assistant
    Dive into the nuances of working as a Music Rights Assistant, a job that’s vital for handling the business side of music.

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  • FAQ/Guidelines
    A helpful resource for both new and experienced members looking to navigate our forum effectively.

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  • Admin Guide: Getting Started
    Essential reading for anyone taking on an administrative role within the community.

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  • Jump into Music
    An open invitation for everyone to share their thoughts on music, fostering a space for diverse voices and experiences.

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  • Thinking About a Career in Music? Let’s Talk!
    A supportive thread for those contemplating a career in music, offering advice and encouragement.

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  • How Did You Get Started in Music?
    Members recount their personal journeys into music, providing inspiration and connection through shared experiences.

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Looking forward to another week of enriching conversations and shared learning. See you around the forum!

For remote gigs, my best win has been live mix reviews with clients using Audiomovers ListenTo for audio and a muted Zoom room for talkback; they drop timestamped notes in chat and I commit changes on the spot instead of email ping-pong. , latency still bites, so I also push a quick 24-bit bounce after each pass to Drive for proper A/B before sign-off. @Nina on the crowd-reading angle, I practice 60-second genre swaps to a fixed click to keep ‘feel’ intact when jumping between styles.

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I’ve switched to Sonobus for remote co-writes and mix tweaks — one pipe for DAW + talkback, so no Zoom ducking () and it’s free. @Guide’s Audiomovers tip is solid, but when the “feel” shifts between genres I also send a 2‑bar groove stem and paste bar:beat markers into a shared doc so notes land right on the grid. Only caveat: everyone needs cans and a low buffer or the timing flams.

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