3. Summary
• In the U.K. A CV is short
• Usually a maximum of 2 sides of A4 paper
• Contains only a summary of the applicants employment
history, qualifications and some personal information
• Often updated to change the emphasis of the information
• You will need a Music CV to hand in during AUDITION
• Music CVs focus specifically on music
• A properly formatted and well-written music CV can increase
your chance of getting a music job
4. Guide
Here is a step-by-step guide for each of you to follow
As you work your way down this list you will complete a well
constructed Music C.V.
5. Step 1 Getting Started
• Write your name and contact information in the top center
area of the page
• Include your full name, street address, city, post code, phone
number and email address
6. Step 2 Education
• Write "Education" in bold. In this section, list each school or
college (including this one) you attended.
• Put name in bold.
• Also include the city and state, date of completion, areas you
studied & achieved.
• Like the other areas of your music CV, organize this
chronologically, working your way backwards so the
organization you most recently attended is listed first
7. Step 3 Performances
• Write "Performances" in bold.
• In this section, list notable performances, specifying the
venue, date and your role e.g. rapper, guitarist, singer
8. Step 4 Activities
• Write "Activities" in bold
• In this section, list any professional activities you participate
in, such as music organizations, church choirs, and music
charity work
• Be sure to mention any leadership positions you hold in these
activities and organizations
9. Step 5 Recordings
• Write "Recordings" in bold
• In this section, list any recordings you've made
• List the title of the project, the producer or recording
engineer, and a record label if there was one and your role in
its production
10. Step 6 Objectives
• Write your objectives: briefly describe your objectives e.g.
performing in concerts, participating in recording, sittings
learning new pieces of music
11. Step 7 Social Media
• If you have a significant music presence (either your own or a
band that you perform with) on one of the social networking
sites such as myspace or youtube you may with to include
details
12. Step 8 Hobbies
Also include a bullet pointed list of your hobbies
•Composing different genres with instrument
•Writing songs and re-mixing the established ones
•Playing guitar
•Travel
13. Step 9 References
• At the close of your music CV’s write "References" in bold
• In this section, list two references. Include their full name,
current position
• As students it is a good idea to include your current college
tutor, their employer and their contact information, including
street address, city and state, postcode, phone number and
email address
