In this section, we offer different resources from around the world, with a focus on North America, that highlight interesting musical pathways. Ranging from articles to web hubs to research centres, we hope you explore and enjoy!

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TypeNameScopeGood-forsCountry of OriginResource affiliation
ArticleSound Stories: Interview with Geoff Martin, TonmasterSound EngineeringPeople curious about stereosDenmark Bang & Olufsen
ArticleTop 10 careers in the music business (and how much money you can make)Career adviceArticle with educational links, salary information, considerations for training and ‘breaking in’USABerklee
BookOne Person/Multiple Careers by Marci AlboherCareer adviceA study of “how slash careers integrate and fully express the multiple passions, talents, and interests that a single career often cannot accommodate.”USA
CommunitySociety for Mathematics and Computation in MusicInterdisciplinary community of practiceInternational forum for researchers and musicians working in trans-disciplinary fields of music, math, and technology; official journal, The Journal of Mathematics and MusicUSABased out of Georgia State University
CommunityWorld Alliance for Arts Education Community of practiceWAAE is an international alliance of four organizations for advocacy, research, and networkingEUInternational Drama/Theatre and Education Association (IDEA), International Society for Education through Art (InSEA),  International Society for Music Education (ISME) and World Dance Alliance (WDA)
CommunityThe Arts in Society Research NetworkCommunity of practiceExploring innovative theories, practices, and critical analyses of the arts; The International Journal of Arts EducationEUInternational research partners and institutions
CommunitySociety for Music Cognition and Perception (SMPC)Research organizationScholarly organization dedicated to the study of music cognitionUSA
CommunityFlying MusiciansProfessional organizationAn organization for pilots who are also musicians; provides mentoring, performance opportunities, programs, training, scholarshipsUSANot-for-profit organization
Community CentreThe Age ExchangeInterdisciplinary community arts spaceAn organization dedicated to reminiscence and intergenerational arts. Focused on well-being throughout the lifespan, esp individuals with disabilities, and dementia care.UKLocated in Blackheath, London; not-for-profit organization
Community hubFairbeatsNewcomer-focused music programA music charity working with young refugees, asylum seekers, newly-arrived migrants and families. “They’re playing my song” video diary featureUKLondon-based not-for-profit organization, working alongside other organizations in UK.
CoursesSoundflyCourses Courses, resources (some free, some paid), mentoring – all for music industry professionals, esp in productionUSASponsored by many organizations (i.e., Mused Lab at NYU, Carnegie Hall, D’Addario, etc.) 
Job BoardmusiccareersIndustry job siteBuilt for professionals by professionals seeking employment broadly in careers connected to musicUSA
LibraryJoe’s Music MillInstrument Library, music program hubOffering diverse instruments for loan, supportive partnerships for music education opportunities, community eventsOntarioLocated in Kingston, Ont. Many partners, including Kiwanis, Ontario Trillium Foundation.
LibraryToronto Public Library – Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending LibraryInstrument libraryA large collection of instruments that can be borrowed with a TPL card. Vids from TSO players to support getting started.TorontoParkdale, York Woods, Downsview locations only
MapMusic Cognition MapResourceMap of music and cognition labsUSA-basedThe Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC)
PodcastArt + Music + TechnologyMusic productionInterviews with industry leadersUSALast podcast: Jan 2022
PodcastLearning to Become: Exploring Careers in MusicCareer pathsA short podcast series (5 episodes) on music-related careersUSA
Research CentreCentre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media & TechnologyInterdisciplinary ResearchPromoting innovation and collaboration researchers, creators, and industryCanadaMcGill University
Research CentreBRAMS – International Institute for Brain, Music, and Sound Research Interdisciplinary ResearchInternational centre devoted to the study of music and auditory cognition with a focus on neuroscienceCanadaUniversité de Montréal, McGill University, Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music (McGill)
Research CentreCRBLM – Centre for Research on Brain, Language, and MusicInterdisciplinary ResearchStrategic research group with a unique focus on language, music, and their intersectionCanadaMcGill University, Faculty of Medicine
Research CentreCRiSP: Creative Research in Sound Arts PracticeSound researchA research centre dedicated to the exploration of the rich complexities of sound as an artistic practiceUKUniversity of the Arts, London
Research LabLAMA Lab – Language, Acquisition, Music and Audition LabInterdisciplinary researchStudying how children and adults think about language, music, and speech.MississaugaUTM
Web HubCareers in MusicResources, training, career pathsCareer finder, industry info, training videos, links to educational institutions and scholarship info, articles, industry insights, equipment info and ratings, etc.USACareer Finder tool serves as a recruitment mechanism – sends your info to schools for enrolment info
Web HubADVANCE: Canada’s Black Music CollectiveIndustry job siteDriven by Black industry professionals and musicians, ADVANCE supports connection across Canada. Providing advocacy, mentorship, outreach, job board, connectionsOntario
Web HubMusic Business WorldwideBusinessGathering point for articles on music business, music news, industry analysis, jobs, with an international focus. Music Business podcast.USA
Web KitMajoringInMusic.com – and check out What Can you Do with a Music Degree?Wide Learning about multiple trajectories, programs of study, industries related to musicUSASponsored by many major US music organizations (i.e., NAfME, NATS, etc.)
Web KitMath Science MusicTri-disciplinaryToolkit: cross-curricular resources for interdisciplinary discoveryUSAThe Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz; MusEd Lab at NYU
Web KitLearning Synths ProductionToolkit/Playground for production and programmingUSAAbleton
Web KitMusic & MathResourcesCollection of articles, podcasts, videos on math and musicUSAAmerican Mathematical Society
Web KitTeach Music’s Careers in MusicCareer pathsCategories of music-related occupations for exploration. Features descriptions of different jobs in music, includes educational pathway information, and salary data (US)USANAMM foundation, Arts Advocacy
WebsiteMusic on PrescriptionTherapy/ SupportFree emotional self-serve resources for social-emotional support through musicUK/ ScotlandNational Health Service
WebsiteThe Canadian Network for Arts & LearningInterdisciplinary artsResources, workshops, learning about organizationsCanada(Mapping)
WebsiteSystem SoundsResource and playgroundA sci-art outreach project translating the rhythms and harmonies of the cosmos into sound.TorontoMany partners and supporters, including NASA, Ontario Science Centre, CBC, etc.
WebsiteCareers in MusicCareer pathsOutlines a few different career options in music. Provides starting points for discussions for students, guidance counsellors, teachers, parents. Downloadable Careers in Music brochure for use.  USANAMM foundation
WebsiteMusic Education CareersResourcesFeaturing a job board, resume kit, info on The Profession Initiative, certification information, and more. Geared towards music education.USANAfME
WebsiteYork University’s Career CentreResourceWhat to do with a music degree? Information on career paths, transferable skills, and (limited) professional associationsTorontoYork University
WebsiteTI:ME: Technology in Music EducationProfessional development for music educatorsDeveloping and implementing professional development in consultation with state music education associationsUSANot-for-profit
WebsiteSESAC Music GroupBusinessHome for publishers, artists, writers, record labels, and creators: from licensing to sonic branding to performance rights and beyond.USA-based; Global officesTagline: Everywhere in music.
WebsiteDowntown MusicGlobal Music CompanyHelping millions of creators, rights holders and their partners to manage their music as a business and get paid fairly for their work. USA-based, global
WebsiteNMPA – National Music Publishers AssociationTrade AssociationThe trade association representing all American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance the interests of music’s creators. USANot-for-profit
WebsiteSOCAN – Society for Canadian ArtistsMember-based associationMusic rights management, licensing, advocacy, royalties. Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame; Foundation; Words & Music newsletter.Canada
WebsiteCareers in the Recording Industry;ResourceLinked to other “Career Centre” pages on the Berklee site. Information about interconnected career paths in and through music, technology, the arts broadlyUSABerklee
Website; resource hubAudio Engineering SocietyProfessional associationAES is an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society.USA-basedNot-for-profit organization
Website: ResourceCultural Human Resources CouncilOrganizationCreated in 1995 to strengthen the Canadian cultural workforce, CHRC is a unique national service organization whose membership and collaborations reflect the diversity of our nation’s arts and cultural disciplines and industries.

CHRC has a rich history of providing leadership, research, training, innovative solutions, and resources to the Canadian cultural industries in Live Performing Arts; Writing and Publishing; Visuals Arts and Crafts; Film and Television; Digital Media; Music and Sound Recording; and Heritage. Working in both official languages, CHRC also works on cross-sector issues such as Cultural Management, Career Management and Export Marketing, and strives to be at the center of vision and forward thinking in cultural human resources development.
CanadaOrganization
Website: Video resourceCareers Through Music: Grammy MuseumMuseum resourcesThese 15 videos correspond with the the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book “Careers Through Music” by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and are also beneficial in non-music courses.USA
Website: Video resourceCareer Day Sessions: Grammy MuseumMuseum resourcesGRAMMY Career Day ONLINE presented by the GRAMMY Museum provides students with a behind-the-scenes look into the many careers available in music. It also provides insight into how a K-12 music education teaches skills that are beneficial in any career and, contributes to making students college and career ready.

Members of the Recording Academy, other music industry professionals and GRAMMY In The Schools staff will speak with students in an interactive Question & Answer format via Zoom.
USA
Career ResourceProspects: MusicOrganisation funded by higher education and research facilitiesWorking at the heart of the higher education (HE) sector for more than 40 years, we provide a market-leading portfolio of graduate career and postgraduate study recruitment options and work in close partnership with HE and further education (FE) professional bodies and government to deliver unique services that benefit the sector as a whole.

We use our unique insight into what graduates do, where they go and what their motivations are to guide and inspire career choices throughout the student journey.
UK

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