Aptitude Quiz – MA Members

“This academy is diligently working for the artist. I’ve learned so much here that will take months to catch up to where I need to be….”

Paul Anthony Music Alliance Pro Member

This has been a great experience, total wealth of knowledge.

Brad West California USA

There’s nothing like Music Alliance. It’s affordable and provides the opportunity to speak directly to highly successful industry professionals

David Janus Pro Member

If you don’t have anybody to engineer and master your music, go to Music Alliance. You’re getting so much more, that’s just an added sprinkle. I love what you guys do.

Gina Tarantino Artist Manager Music Entrepreneur

It’s about who you know, and I learned the hard way. 80% is knowing your business and making sure you don’t get ripped off. Music Alliance. Whatever you charge, I would’ve paid it.

Michael Licata16× Gold & Platinum Award Winner | Worked with Chris Brown, Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Ringo Starr |Major labels

Music Industry Aptitude & Suitability Assessment

Instructions: Rate each question using the 5-star scale. Use the optional comment boxes to expand your answers or clarify your experience. At the end, a scoring key helps you evaluate your results.

Full Name:

Email:

Phone Number (to invite you to upcoming events):

Upload Portfolio or Resume (optional):

Expanded Assessment

Use the following 5-star scale questions to evaluate critical skills, mindsets, and industry readiness.

1. Entrepreneurial stamina and self-discipline
Your ability to stay motivated, set your own goals, maintain focus, and persist through challenges without external structure.

2. Ability to learn new technologies and workflows
How easily and effectively you adapt to new tools, platforms, or processes in music production and business.

3. Openness to feedback and professional coaching
Your willingness to receive, process, and act on constructive criticism and guidance.

4. Knowledge of music production software and tools
Your familiarity with essential tools like DAWs, plugins, virtual instruments, and studio hardware.

5. Social media and content marketing familiarity
Your understanding of how to use social platforms to grow your audience and promote your music.

6. Understanding of the legal/business side of music
Your awareness of publishing, licensing, contracts, royalties, and general music business practices.

7. Comfort performing or sharing music publicly
How comfortable and willing you are to perform live or share your work with a public audience.

8. Networking and collaboration skills
Your ability to build relationships, connect with peers and professionals, and work on shared projects.

9. Project and time management abilities
How effectively you organize, schedule, and complete tasks and goals within deadlines.

10. Financial literacy (budgets, forecasting, investment)
Your ability to plan, manage, and forecast personal and business finances effectively.

11. Writing and communication skill level
Your proficiency in clear, compelling writing and verbal communication across professional contexts.

12. Ability to work under stress and deadlines
How well you manage pressure, meet commitments, and stay composed during high-demand periods.

13a. Skill level in your preferred musical genre
Rate your technical proficiency and overall musicianship in your primary musical style (e.g., pop, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, classical).

13b. Songwriting ability in your preferred musical genre
Rate your skill at composing, arranging, and creating original songs within your preferred genre.

14. Musical instruments proficiency
Your skill level with any musical instruments you play, and how that supports your songwriting or production.

15. Experience with touring and live performance
Your level of comfort and past experience with live shows, tours, or performing in front of audiences.

16. Music style originality and development
How well you’ve cultivated your own voice or artistic style, and how much it stands out in your genre.

Self-Scoring Key (Optional)

5 Stars – Excellent: Let’s put a shine on it!
4 Stars – Good: Let’s focus on strategic excellence while you add to your arsenal of skills.
3 Stars – On the Road: You will need a map and the desire to win.
2 Stars – Novice: You may have started but you have some proving to do.
1 Star – Rookie: A work in progress. Patience and consistency are your friends.

This is a personal development tool — not a test. Use it to discover your strengths and areas for growth.

🎶 Music Industry Suitability Assessment

This isn’t a pass/fail test — it’s a personal discovery tool to help you assess your strengths, gaps, and readiness for a career in today’s music industry.

You’ll reflect on creativity, discipline, marketing, business knowledge, and emotional resilience. Be honest — this form is your industry mirror, not a verdict.

👇 Click the tab above to open the form.
📎 You may also upload an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) or other materials to give us more insight into your journey.

Be honest. Be thorough. Success starts with self-awareness.