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Music Business Foundations
This course has been developed to provide students with the latest instruction on the best way for creators, consumers, and facilitators to navigate the resurgence of one of the worldâs most exciting industries: the music business. Three things are clear about todayâs music industry: The consumption of music is expanding at the greatest rate in history and from the most portals ever imagined, the cost of producing music is decreasing, and the number of artists creating and seeking to expose their work and develop careers through the Internet has increased dramatically. Whether youâre a music creator, consumer, or facilitator of this process, youâll want to understand the history, underpinnings, and basics of the music business. Course author John Kelloggâadministrator, educator, entertainment lawyer, performer, and radio and television personalityâoffers students the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of the developing new music business, for now and into the future. What you'll learn: -- The basic history of the music industry and today's business trends -- How recording agreements are formulated -- The basics of copyright law as it pertains to the music business -- The role of agents, managers, attorneys, and specific business entities
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