How do I become an A&R rep./talent scout or work in the artist development dept. for a record label company?

Question by jrock6467: How do I become an A&R rep./talent scout or work in the artist development dept. for a record label company?
I want to eventually be in the music business. My dream job would be to become an A&R representative for a record label company, maybe even a president of one someday. Other possibilities would be tour manager, band manager, an advertising or marketing position within a record label company/music magazine company/music television company/etc.. I’ve also heard of a position in an area known as the artist development department in which you help market new artists/bands. Are there any specific schools out there somewhere which are well known for their music business programs? One record label company which I could really see myself working for would be Solid State Records. HM magazine would also be sweet to work for. I know that some schools specifically have “music business” programs/majors. To me this would seem like the best way to go. I just need to know if anyone knows which schools would provide me with the best results in education, environment, and then job placement.

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Answer by ricochet
Here are the phone numbers of some major labels. Phone them up and ask them!

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