Is A&R Apprenticeship worthwhile?

News: 15th February 2011 by Louise Dodgson under Music Publishing, Music Training & Careers, Record Labels

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Late last year we told you about the opportunity to learn how to become an A&R hotshot courtesy of a new apprenticeship provided by Brighton Institute of Modern Music alongside EMI. However, this has thrown up the rather pertinent question of how relevant this apprenticeship may be in a time where A&R as we know it is becoming more and more redundant. And, is A&R even a subject that can be taught?