Altea's Experience

I’ve been able to apply my skills in a lot of different areas of music, both creatively and on the business side. Songwriting is probably where I use them most naturally. I write for myself but also love writing for other artists, which has pushed me to work across different genres and learn how to step into someone else’s perspective while still creating something that feels honest and specific to them. Through my A&R experience working with Underscore Talent, I’ve gotten to research and discover artists, think about potential collaborations with existing clients, and find people who could make sense together creatively. I’ve also worked on email and artist outreach and researched potential brand partnerships. My research experience at the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship has also been useful in music. I spent a lot of time researching companies, trends, and initiatives and turning large amounts of information into concise “Knowledge Requests.” I’ve found myself applying that same process to A&R, artist research, partnerships, and outreach. Having experience on both the creative and business sides has helped me better understand how the different parts of the industry connect and how I can navigate them as both an artist and an emerging industry professional.