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Business of Music

Subject Description:
The Business of Music seminar is designed to give students an understanding of recording contracts, publishing, song writing, copyright law, performing rights societies (BMI, ASCAP), artist management,
record companies (major/indie), record production and music multimedia delivery mediums.

Subject Hours:
78 clock hours (66 classroom hours, 12 lab hours)

Performance Objectives:
Record company operations including locating talent, negotiating contracts, producing records,
and marketing strategies for the final product.
- The relationship between the artist and management
- Copyright law with regard to music and recordings
- Publishing, performing rights societies, recording contracts
- Concert and touring promotion

Prerequisites:
None

Required Textbook:
“All you need to know about the Music Business”, copyright 2006 by Donald S. Passman

Instructional Methods:
Lecture, Demonstration, PowerPoint Presentations

Maximum Students:
Instructor Ratio 25:1

Materials and Media References:
Note taking materials, MediaTech Institute Learning Resource Center

Weekly Content Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to the Music Industry, Introduction to Copyright and Music Publishing
Week 2: Business Principles for the Audio Industry
Week 3: Create your own mock business
Week 4: Business Aspects of Songwriting
Week 5: Music Publishing
Week 6: Booking Bands
Week 7: Talent Management
Week 8: Concert Promotion
Week 9: The Record Business
Week 10: Producing
Week 11: Production & Distribution

Basis of Grading:
Quizzes: 70%
Participation: 30%



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