About this XSeries
This XSeries will give you the knowledge, both theoretical and practical, to launch your career in the music business as an artist, manager, agent, and/or producer. Authored by industry experts, this XSeries will allow you to learn music industry essentials at your own pace.
You will begin with Introduction to the Music Business, which provides a broad overview of the music business, including a history of the industry as well as the various roles that exist and how they relate to one another. You will learn how record contracts are structured as well as a basic overview of copyright law. From there, you will complete Building Your Career in Music: Developing a Brand and Funding, designed for both musical artists and those who wish to work with artists.
This course will help you identify the unique elements of your artistry and provide you with the practical business know-how you’ll need to build a fanbase, become a recording artist, and successfully run a crowdfunding campaign. Next, you will complete Copyright Law in the Music Business, which gets to the heart of compensation and revenue in the music business. You will have the opportunity to unpack high-profile copyright law cases involving world-renowned artists, gaining a better understanding of how to leverage the law to their benefit. Finally, you will complete Creativity and Entrepreneurship, in which you’ll learn what it takes to be an effective entrepreneur in the music business, learning skills that are essential for thriving in an ever-changing music industry.
What you'll learn
- How to navigate the music industry as an independent artist, including how to network, leverage social media, and launch a crowdfunding campaign.
- Discuss how the music industry functions, including the various roles within the business, contract agreements, and how artists make money.
- Discuss the exclusive rights granted by copyright law and explain how to leverage those rights as a creator.
- Leverage skills used in musicianship to become a more effective entrepreneur.
| From | Berklee College of Music, BerkleeX via edX |
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| Hours | 68 |
| Instructors | John P. Kellogg, Panos Panay, Leah Waldo, Dr. E. Michael Harrington |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Social Sciences Art & Design |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Music Cataloger $44k
Teacher of Music $46k
Music Business $51k
Music Promoter $51k
Professor of Music and Head, Department of Music $60k
MUSIC TEACHER K-8 $65k
Music History and Music Appreciation Teacher $66k
INSTRUCTOR-MUSIC $76k
Web/Music $80k
Music K-8 $80k
Professor, Music $95k
Music correspondent $99k
Courses in this XSeries
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Introduction to the Music Business Three things are clear about today’s music industry: The consumption of music is expanding at the greatest rate in history and from the most portals ever imagined, the cost of... edX | Berklee College of Music, BerkleeX |
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Creativity & Entrepreneurship will help you tap into your inner creativity and learn how to leverage it for career development or business innovation. Presented by Berklee... edX | Berklee College of Music, BerkleeX |
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Building Your Career in Music: Developing a Brand and Funding This course shares practical tips and strategies to help you take your first step into launching a successful music career as a musical artist. We’ll cover everything from... edX | Berklee College of Music |
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Copyright Law in the Music Business In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, students will learn the basis for copyright including what is and is not covered by copyright law. This course will help clarify... edX | Berklee College of Music |
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| From | Berklee College of Music, BerkleeX via edX |
|---|---|
| Hours | 68 |
| Instructors | John P. Kellogg, Panos Panay, Leah Waldo, Dr. E. Michael Harrington |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Social Sciences Art & Design |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Music Cataloger $44k
Teacher of Music $46k
Music Business $51k
Music Promoter $51k
Professor of Music and Head, Department of Music $60k
MUSIC TEACHER K-8 $65k
Music History and Music Appreciation Teacher $66k
INSTRUCTOR-MUSIC $76k
Web/Music $80k
Music K-8 $80k
Professor, Music $95k
Music correspondent $99k
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