Succeeding in music school is hard enough on its own, and the added stress and commitment of trying to manage your own band or solo music career can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few tips I\u2019ve learned from personal experience to help you manage your career and your academic responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n I cannot stress enough how important it is to manage your time. During my first semester at Berklee, I had no schedule or plan and it nearly drove me mad. Download a good calendar app (I\u2019m a fan of Google Calendar as it easily syncs across all of my devices) on your phone or laptop, and add your class schedule, work schedule, and any other responsibilities. Use your calendar to schedule time for homework and practicing. I even recommend scheduling time for lunch and dinner every day. I know it sounds like a lot, but having your day laid out on paper (or smartphone or tablet) definitely helps you have a better grasp on what you need to get done and when it needs to be done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n With school, work, homework, and practicing, it\u2019s very easy to forget to respond to emails and social media messages. It\u2019s helpful to schedule some time each day for these tasks. If remembering to post something on your or your band\u2019s social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) every couple of days is hard for you (as it is for me), I encourage you to download a social media management app. It will help you keep track of all of your social accounts, and also allow you to schedule posts in advance. As a musician, it\u2019s important to have social interactions and presence with your fans so that you avoid becoming a \u201csocial ghost.\u201d For more about social media best practices for musicians, see these tips from Berklee Online music business instructor Jay Coyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nTime Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n