Music Business Course

Overview

With the advent of illegal downloading changing the face of the music industry as much as the proliferation of DIY music software, the music business is a different animal from what it used to be just a few short years ago. Music Business Course - 'How To Sell Your Music Online' does exactly what it says on the packet: by the end of this short and information-packed module, students will be able to supply, distribute and sell  their music online via an established online retailer. Developed and taught by Steve Hillier who, in addition to writing songs which have sold over half a million, teaches music business to enrapt students in the college in London. His courses are always over-subscribed. Let him help you take control over your music career and make something happen.

 

Tutor profile

As a founder member of the band Dubstar, Steve Hillier wrote 8 of the bands 9 Top 40 singles and sold over half a million records in the process.

Keith Harris

Guest lecturer Keith Harris has managed Stevie Wonder since the late '70's and has spent over 30 years in the music industry at the highest levels.

 

Course Materials

  • Weekly online masterclass/chat
  • Over 40 video tutorials
  • Extensive course notes
  • Contact with experienced industry insiders
  • Exclusive resources
  • 24/7 access to student / tutor discussion forums

 

Course Contents

Week 1: Music Industry Basics

  • Overview and structure of the music industry
  • Recent developments and new models
  • Revenue streams: downloads, sales, live gigs
  • Intellectual property: copyright, trademarks and patents

Week 2: Who Controls What?

  • Record companies and how they work
  • The role of publishing companies
  • MCPS (mechanical royalties)
  • PRS (performance royalties)

Week 3:  Digital Distribution

  • Case Studies: Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud
  • Online retailers: contracts considerations
  • What  are aggregators?: State 51, Tunecore, Orchard...
  • Technical considerations: upload, payments

Week 4: The Money

  • Practical summary of how the money works
  • Online releases: in your hands
  • Project work: preparing for release
  • Release a track!
  

 
 Course details

Weeks: 4

Price: $520.88


Music Business Course Schedule
 Available Dates
4th October 2010
1st November 2010
10th January 2011
11th April 2011

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