Summary
After completing the first 3 months of the Music Business Course - Certificate, most students will want to progress further into the fascinating, complex and creative world of the Music Business. This is especially so due to the high calibre of Point Blank's roster of music industry tutors/guests who have a wealth of experience, success and insights to share. In this module we look at the live scene, how to handle merchandise, contracts, in-depth management, company structures and more. This is your chance to look deeper into the areas of the music industry in which you may wish to work.
The Live Scene - The ins and outs of playing live
- Organising bands/artists/solo performers
- How to earn money from live performance
- The job roles within the live arena
Merchandise - Examine various roles within this area
- Design, manufacture and production
- Distribution and retail, on and offline
- Revenue splits and how the money works
Corporate Structures - Pros and cons of running limited companies
- Trading as self employed
- Forming partnerships
- Setting up your own business
Contracts - A more in depth examination of contracts
- Pitfalls: restrictive clauses, what to look out for
- Structure and layout
- Advances and recoupment
Management Part 2 - Examination of this area including case studies
- Leadership and conflict resolution
- Music business marketing
- Business opportunities in evolving markets
| Record Companies and Publishers - Examine the growth of these companies
- A look at major companies and their evolution
- How independents have worked traditionally
- New business practises and models
Suppliers to the Music Industry - Working with creatives in the music world
- Musicians, songwriters, producers, filmmakers
- Designers, web professionals
- PR, marketing professionals, agents, journalists
Music Law - The main terms of agreements
- How to communicate with professional advisors
- Understanding the responsibilities of an artist
- The importance of copyright law
Project - Conceive and devise an original project with help/advice from tutor
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Course Details
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