Career Development Division – Global Music Institute

Career Development Division

About

Career Development Division (CDD) is a dedicated initiative at GMI which drives on the primary objective of providing a structured support to help our students build sustainable careers in this dynamic and growing industry. By strengthening our network through strategic partnerships with industry leaders—we bridge the gap between musicians and industry expertise along with the essential business know-how, opening doors to internships and job opportunities. Through a series of masterclasses, workshops and events, we further establish exposure to expert guidance, career paths, and easy networking with potential collaborators.

Our partners

CDD Pillars

  • Partners

    Connect with industry leaders.

  • Events

    Knowledge sharing, networking, & capacity building

  • Opportunities

    100% placement assistance.

  • Community

    Find resources, industry events, jobs, and much more!

Opportunities

Aadya Jaiswal

Aadya Jaiswal is a talented singer-songwriter set to open the Delhi concert of the Swarathma India Tour. Aadya blends folk and acoustic pop with dreamy sonics.

Aadya Jaiswal

Performance - Opening Act
Swarathama

Aashna Anandini

Aashna interned at Neon Culture as an Artist Coordinator. She executed tasks for artist consulting projects, attended 3-4 sessions per month, maintained meeting notes, and learned about metadata hygiene, music copyright, and release campaign management. Aashna also coordinated with artists, managed music release and social media campaigns, and assisted with events in Bangalore as needed.

Aashna Anandini

Artist Coordinator
Neon Culture

Aditya

Aditya interned at Rainbow Bridge Academy as a Teaching Assistant. He taught beginner and intermediate guitar students alongside the school's established faculty, contributing to the development of students' musical skills and supporting the main instructors in delivering comprehensive guitar education.

Aditya

Teaching Assistant
Rainbow Bridge Academy

Gautam Bhardwaj

Gautam is interning at Netflix in the Music Creative Production department. He assists the team with daily operations, learning the pre-production, production, and wrap processes. Gautam trains with Netflix Management for potential show assignments and builds relationships with cross-functional teams. He is also gaining insights into the Netflix culture, participating in field visits with industry professionals, and assisting in special events.

Gautam Bhardwaj

Music Supervision
Netflix

Ihtesham Baig

Ihtesham interned at MADVERSE as a Content Writing Intern. He contributed by writing blogs, captions, and content for multiple platforms, enhancing the organization's online presence and engaging with their audience through compelling and well-crafted content.

Ihtesham Baig

Content Writing
MADVERSE

Mrigank Singh

Mrigank had the opportunity to collaborate with RRE Recording Studios. Some students produced covers, while others showcased their original compositions. Their exceptional work was featured on the studio's social media pages, providing them with valuable exposure and experience in a professional recording environment.

Mrigank Singh

Recording Opportunity
RRE

Muskan

Muskan interned at Madverse as an Artist Management and Distribution intern. She gained valuable experience in artist management and distribution, contributing to project planning, coordinating with artists, and supporting promotional activities. Muskan also assisted in optimizing release schedules to enhance artist visibility and engagement.

Muskan

A&R
MADVERSE

Nishtha Sood

Nishtha interned at Neon Culture as a Marketing Coordinator. She managed social media content, created posts using Canva, updated Spotify playlists, and built press releases. Nishtha also researched grants and opportunities for artists and assisted with events in Bangalore as needed.

Nishtha Sood

Marketing Coordinator
Neon Culture

Niyati

Niyati interned at Artistik Licence as a Research Intern. She undertook research on subjects related to the music business, both global and Indian, with a focus on identifying and researching developments related to AI in the music industry. Niyati also supported and assisted with legal consultations alongside Manojna, providing critical insights and data to inform strategic decisions.

Niyati

Research Intern
Artistik Licence

Pranay Verma

Pranay had the opportunity to collaborate with RRE Recording Studios. Some students produced covers, while others showcased their original compositions. Their exceptional work was featured on the studio's social media pages, providing them with valuable exposure and experience in a professional recording environment.

Pranay Verma

Recording Opportunity
RRE

Prerna Sarin

Prerna had the opportunity to collaborate with RRE Recording Studios. Some students produced covers, while others showcased their original compositions. Their exceptional work was featured on the studio's social media pages, providing them with valuable exposure and experience in a professional recording environment.

Prerna Sarin

Recording Opportunity
RRE

Shashwat

Shashwat interned at Hivewire, contributing to research, transcribing, data analysis, and social media management, including scheduling posts and engaging with communities. He also collaborated on a music business article.

Shashwat

Research and Social Media
Hivewire

Shomudro

Shomudro had the opportunity to collaborate with RRE Recording Studios. Some students produced covers, while others showcased their original compositions. Their exceptional work was featured on the studio's social media pages, providing them with valuable exposure and experience in a professional recording environment.

Shomudro

Recording Opportunity
RRE

Vardaan Malhotra

Vardaan Malhotra is a talented singer-songwriter set to open the Delhi concert of the Swarathma India Tour. Vardaan's mellow music intertwines Hindustani traditions, capturing deep human emotions.

Vardaan Malhotra

Performance - Opening Act
Swarathama

Events

  • Sound Maps

    Soundmaps brought together some of the most esteemed and celebrated musicians, professionals, and experts for a full day of networking and learning at the renowned BIC Bangalore. Attendees engaged in profound discussions on the fundamentals of music, enjoyed 1-on-1 sessions with experts, and experienced outstanding live performances. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, Soundmaps was an exceptional place for every music lover.

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  • Online Career Summit

    GMI hosted it's first Online Career Summit. The event brought together independent artists, emerging musicians, seasoned professionals, and eager students. Attendees interacted with a panel of industry experts, gaining valuable insights into the music scene and exploring networking opportunities. Participants learned about resume strategies, interview techniques, and various facets of the music industry to help them shape successful career paths. The summit proved to be an outstanding opportunity for connection and growth.

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    Why CDD?

    CDD inspires to guide young musicians studying and graduating from GMI into the music industry with immense support, providing them with a sense of assurance that they are not alone and we stand by them. In such an artistic field where the craft feels of utmost importance, musicians need that guidance to find their spotlight, the opportunities which cater to their professional growth along with adding great value to the industry at the same time. The industry seeks ideal candidates and musicians seek a professional environment which values them. At CDD, we cater to bridging that gap and bring them together.
    - Megha Balani, Executive Director - GMI

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