Music+Industry+Folks+Qs


 * 1) What skills/abilities do you feel musicians need to have to be successful in the 21st century? (besides just being able to play their instrument)
 * 2) Looking at the musicians currently pursuing music careers, what are their strengths and what are their weaknesses?
 * 3) How important is it for an aspiring musician to focus on their instrument vs focus on learning the industry?
 * 4) Tell us a little bit about any changes you foresee in the music industry in the next 5-15 years (and beyond). What do you think this means for students currently aspiring to careers in the music industry?
 * 5) Besides becoming proficient in their instruments, what types of technologies should our students be proficient at using that would give them a better shot at making careers in the music industry?
 * 6) What was the best learning/educational experience you have had that prepared you for a career in music?
 * 7) If you were going to design a 21st century school from the ground up, what are three key features you would include? These features could be physical (building features), pedagogical (teaching techniques/approach), structural (curriculum, schedule, etc.), technological (specific tools/software/experiences), type of staff, etc.
 * 8) When we're done today, what's the one most important "take-away" message you'd like our teachers and students to hear?