Success in the Music Industry

This 2 day class will teach you the fundamentals to understanding the music business, and more importantly what you can do to promote yourself and your music so you can be successful in this industry.

You have the talent and dedication, but how do you turn it into success? Understanding how the music business works and how you can tap into various opportunities is what you need to leverage your skills and passion into a career.

Topics Include:

• Who are the Players and What are Their Roles
• Understanding Copyrights, Publishing, Royalties, Licenses, Content Ownership
• How Do Record Labels & Distribution Work
• What to Look For in Contracts
• Entrepreneurship and Starting Your Own Company, Label, or Business
• How to Identify Your Own Niche
• How to Network, Build Relationships, and Sell Yourself/Music
• Creating a “Buzz” for Yourself
• What are the Different Income Streams I Could/Should Be Tapping Into
• How to Get Media Exposure
• The Importance of an Online Presence and How To Utilize the Web
• What Unions/Organizations are Available to Join and How Can They Help Me

Class Length

2 days
(16 course hours)

Prerequisites

Other Future Rhythm Classes Recommended

Next Class Starts

November 20th, 2008

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Equipment

Each student will be provided with a computer workstation for use during class