Music Trends & Industry Updates Tracking Template

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Keep your music direction relevant and contemporary with this comprehensive template designed to help you stay updated on the latest music trends and industry updates. This project includes tasks such as setting up Google Alerts, weekly reviews of music blogs, attending industry conferences, and following influential artists on social media.

By following this template, you will ensure your work remains cutting-edge, bolstering your credibility and marketability in the ever-evolving music industry.

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Proposed Tasks

Immediate and Impactful

  • Task 1: Set up Google Alerts for Music Trends
    ☐ Subtask1 Customize Google Alerts to receive daily updates on trending music topics and news. ☐ Subtask2 Organize alerts based on relevance and priority.
  • Task 4: Follow Influential Music Artists & Producers on Social Media
    ☐ Subtask1 Identify influential artists and producers. ☐ Subtask2 Follow them on social media to stay updated with their work and industry trends.
  • Task 6: Analyze Music Charts Weekly
    ☐ Subtask1 Review Billboard, iTunes, and other music charts weekly to identify trending music and artists.

Long-Term and Impactful

  • Task 10: Regularly Review Music Production Technology Updates
    ☐ Subtask1 Stay updated with the latest music production technology and tools. ☐ Subtask2 Explore their application in your work.
  • Task 3: Attend Music Industry Conferences
    ☐ Subtask1 Identify relevant music conferences. ☐ Subtask2 Attend these events to network and gain insights.
  • Task 7: Conduct Monthly Genre-Specific Research
    ☐ Subtask1 Conduct a detailed monthly research on specific genres to understand their evolution and trends.

Immediate but Less Impactful

  • Task 2: Weekly Review of Music Blogs & Magazines
    ☐ Subtask1 Identify top music blogs and magazines. ☐ Subtask2 Schedule a weekly review to stay updated with their content.
  • Task 5: Subscribe to Music Streaming Platforms
    ☐ Subtask1 Subscribe to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music for their curated playlists and trending music tracks. ☐ Subtask2 Regularly explore these platforms for inspiration and trends.
  • Task 8: Regularly Interact with Music Community Online
    ☐ Subtask1 Join music communities on platforms like Reddit, Discord. ☐ Subtask2 Regularly interact with the community members to understand audience preferences.

Low Priority / Future Consideration

  • Task 9: Study Successful Music Directors' Work
    ☐ Subtask1 Identify successful music directors. ☐ Subtask2 Study their work to understand their style, technique and trends they follow.