Ryan, G. and Roberts, D. (2025) Lifelong creative careers. In: Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the Royal College of Music, London. Routledge. ISBN 9781032251066 (hardback) 9781032251059 (paperback) 9781003281573 (e-book)
Abstract
This chapter focuses on the role of conservatoires in preparing students for creative careers. It begins by considering the different backgrounds of conservatoire students, contending that the wide range of nationalities and experiences has implications for how a conservatoire needs to think about preparing students for the global music profession. The chapter goes on to argue that careers in music have changed rapidly over the past decades, with entrepreneurship, technology, and the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to a quickly changing professional landscape. Against this backdrop, the chapter considers critically what world-leading career support looks like in the conservatoire setting, including introducing the Royal College of Music (RCM)’s Creative Careers Centre. Finally, the chapter outlines new RCM initiatives designed to facilitate entrepreneurship, audience development, and creativity.
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