This course is designed to give you an overview of the basic skills, attitude and approach you need to break into the world of music journalism in 2019. There are several video lessons, along with assignments you can complete on your own. There are also several readings designed to reinforce the core concepts.

Your instructor, Patrick Foster, is the Executive Editor of College Media Network, and a journalist with over 20 years of professional experience. He has written about music for the Washington Post, SPIN, Pitchfork, Time Out, and many other outlets. He co-hosted the Dad Rock podcast for USA Today and currently co-hosts the Rockin’ the Suburbs podcast. He once reviewed 172 concerts in one year.