Business of Music

Exploration of music business basics, focusing on the skills needed to manage and promote one’s own music. Entrepreneurship, project management, online marketing, event promotion, licensing and copyright, grant writing, accounting, agreements and contracts, and team building are some of the music business topics covered. This course will also focus on the business of music publishing, with additional content on managing projects and releasing and marketing music. It will introduce performers to the music industry essentials needed to support their creative endeavours.