If you love music, and want to make a career out of it in some way, you need to start planning early. You don't necessarily have to become a musician to realize your dreams. There are other areas of the field you can enter. You could become a concert promoter for instance. You will need to develop a number of skill sets if you want to be successful at this job. It requires communication, marketing, management, logistics, and being media savvy, among other things.

A college education is not a prerequisite for this kind of career. Whatever level of education you achieve will require knowing how to write well however. You may not be a natural writer. If not, you will need to take some courses in English vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. You must be able to write good press releases. You have to learn what makes compelling copy. A love for reading will put your ahead of the game.

There are other skills you'll have to hone before you have any chance of landing a job promoting concerts. You could blog about the music and nightclub scene wherever you are going to college. You need to learn how to use a camera in a nightclub and what it takes to get good photos. You'll also need to learn the software that improves the quality of photos and makes them stand outs.

Successful promoters all agree that anyone who is interested in this business must first become a performer. You can take up an instrument or learn how to DJ. Whatever you decide, it is important to stick with it, so you will understand how the performers you book think and what is involved with putting on a show. You should be able to set up band gear and break it down.

When you start applying for a job in the field, you must be able to present a relevant resume. Managers will be looking for writing samples like blogs. These will be invaluable to them when deciding on the best candidates at the entry level. Successful applicants will know how to create spreadsheets and edit graphics.

To become successful in this business you have to be detail oriented. You must decide what kind of promoter you are going to be. Some just want to throw parties, and others specialize in booking celebrities into clubs.

The most successful promoters made it a point to attend shows in all kinds of genres. They went to jazz clubs and operas. They also attended electronic dance music festivals and rock concerts. They watched what promoters did between sets, the fencing and security setups, and even the number of drinks the bartender poured during the night.

You will be surprised at the skills you gain along the way. You'll become an adept marketing manager and well as learn how to manage the vast array of volunteers needed for big events. If you love music and have a talent for knowing what audiences want, you have a chance at success.