The Foundations of the Music Business

(2 Credits)

A part of our summer high school residency program, this course provides a broad overview of the music industry’s structure, main business segments and the underlying forces driving current developments and the opportunities that these changes usher in. Topics include: day-to-day business activities, major revenue streams, key roles (including members of an artist’s team-manager, agent, etc.) responsibilities, deals, and current economic and technological developments. Focus is given to different salaried and freelance music industry career fields and pathways and the competencies, skills training and experiences needed to break in and realize long term professional success. By the end, you will have a greater understanding of how the music industry works and the roles you see yourself playing in it now and in the future.