Included in this course
Estimated Length: 6hrs 15mins
27 Modules across 8 Lessons
9 animated videos
8 interactive learning checks
Certificate of Completion
About this Course
From songs being written and recorded to streamed and performed live, how it all comes together to generate revenue is essential knowledge to anyone in the business. Upon completion of this course you will know how and where music business revenue is generated, the players involved, their roles, and emerge with a detailed understanding of intellectual property and the copyright laws that protect and sustain it.
What You'll Learn
- To identify the products and overall structure of the music business.
- To distinguish the various income streams from recorded music, music publishing, live performances, and merchandising.
- An understanding of intellectual property and how it's protected.
- The roles played by key people and companies in the music industry.
- How deals get done in the music industry.
Course Breakdown
Introduction: The Course
Lesson 1:Introduction to the Music Business
Lesson 2: Songwriting and Publishing
Lesson 3:Recorded Music
Lesson 4:Adventures in Streaming
Lesson 5: Live Performances
Lesson 6: Merchandising
Lesson 7:The Artist's Team
Featured Testimonial
“For anyone wanting to get into the music industry, the Creative Intell Academy courses are the best to take. If you’re an artist, writer, producer or manager, this will change the game and the way you operate.”
Austin Rosen
co-manager of Post Malone
Inside This Course
Meet the Intells
The Intells is an animated series that teaches the real business of music through storytelling. Each episode breaks industry topics down into fun, easy to understand segments and can be watched individually or as part of the course content.
Crystalize your knowledge with interactive learning checks
Solidify your knowledge of music industry agreements with multiple-choice quizzes and drag-and-drop puzzles to help you remember what you've learned in a fun and engaging way.
Who Does What in the Music Industry
From songwriters to booking agents to record labels and publishers, the list of people and entities populating the music industry can seem endless. Our detailed analysis of industry roles and responsibilities reveals exactly what these individuals and organizations do, and how revenue is generated.
Inside the Real Music Industry
True stories of artists in real-life scenarios, often based on our own personal dealings with them, are peppered throughout the course.
Adventures in Streaming
Unravel the mystery of how music streaming generates money and how it is paid to recording artists, producers, record labels, publishers, and songwriters.
Go Deeper
Each CI Academy course covers both basic and advanced concepts. Our courses are designed as a constant source of up-to-date reference material you keep coming back to.
Protect Yourself
Our courses give you the knowledge and skills to protect your work and move forward in the music business with confidence. Based on real information from industry insiders, we help you make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and protect yourself from unscrupulous actors. Sign up and invest in your career today.
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