Module 5 of 6: Planning a Musical Product

Summary

Find out how to plan a successful music recording. We'll cover roles and relationships within the studio and across the music industry. This module goes hand in hand with Creating a Musical Product. This module takes you through planning your masterpiece: what musicians you will need, booking them in at the appropriate date and time, how to plan to budget and produce financial records. Finally you will be  able to undertake various roles and responsibilities and review the process at its conclusion. Good luck on your mission!

Content

Roles in the Industry

Producer (traditional/modern), engineer, studio assistant

Artists, performers, composers, publishers

Artist management, live agents

The relationships between all the players and how it works

The Process

Mastering

CD Manufacture

CD distribution

Royalty collection: MCPS / PRS / PPL

Budget

Planning your project according to a budget

What do you need for the recording?

What can you afford? How to record your in/out spend (Excel)

Studio hire costs, rehearsal room hire, expenses

Financial Records

Income: hourly rate of recording, mixing, editing

Location recording

Mark up on stock, funding, grants/Arts Awards/Education Projects

Booking keeping/Profit and Loss