Thursday, October 11, 2012

Music Business Marketing Internship

The Carver School of Music is looking for a business intern to assist in marketing.

Background (Source: Carver School of Music)
The school was founded and is currently managed by a very talented musician (Kid Bangham of The Fabulous Thunderbirds). His school teaches dozens of kids and he employs several teachers. He and his school were featured on Chronicle a few years ago and since then; he has turned down multiple PR and high profile musical opportunities. His passion is to teach music.

Situation/Opportunity
The school gives lessons and has an in-house recording studio. Bangham would like to recruit new students by reaching out to neighbor schools in Middleboro and Plymouth.

Initial Strategies Would Include:
1. Update web site and social network presence*
2. Reach out to school administrators to create school-specific programs.
3. Set up a series of “Open Houses” to demonstrate various instruments and learning opportunities.
* See his current web site, facebook page and Youtube channel.

Additionally:
1. Market the in-house recording studio.
2. Doug has a vision to expand his school into a “Troubadour Club” featuring live music at night along with some food and beverages.   Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to: davidjameshorne@gmail.com