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Music Business Foundations
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Berklee
  • Offered by

About

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 world's most exciting industries: the music business. Three things are clear about today's 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 you're a music creator, consumer, or facilitator of this process, you'll want to understand the history, underpinnings, and basics of the music business. Course author John Kellogg"administrator, educator, entertainment lawyer, performer, and radio and television personality"offers 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

Modules

Welcome to Music Business Foundations!

    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What Are Your Goals?

4 Readings

  • Welcome to Music Business Foundations
  • Connect with Your Classmates
  • Learner Support
  • Earn A Course Certificate

Lesson 1 Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your Music Business Niche

1 Videos

  • Music Industry Guiding Principles

2 Readings

  • Week 1 Learning Targets
  • Rigor Mortis (1977)

Music Industry History

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion: Digital Communication and the Transformation of the Music Industry

3 Videos

  • 1900-1950
  • 1950 - 2000
  • Napster and Beyond

Today's Music Business Structure

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Today's Music Industry Structure

1 Readings

  • New Millennium Innovators: iTunes and Spotify

Week 1 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

Week 1 Recap

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Week 1 Recap

1 Readings

  • The Future of the Music Industry

Lesson 2 Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Recording Agreements Demystified

Recording Agreements

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The Importance of Recording Agreements

Contract Provisions

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Contract Provisions

1 Readings

  • Exclusive Recording Contract

Royalties

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Royalties
  • Third Party Licensing
  • Breakage Deductions
  • Free Goods
  • Reserves
  • Streaming Services

2 Readings

  • Royalties: Controversy
  • Music and How the Money Flows

Advances

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Advances and Recording Budgets

1 Readings

  • Weighing the Options

360 Degree Deals

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion: 360 Degree Deals

3 Videos

  • 360 Deals or "All-In" Deals
  • Neil Jacobson on 360 Degree Deals
  • Richard Blackstone on 360 Degree Deals

1 Readings

  • 360 Deals: An Industry Reaction to the Devaluation of Recorded Music

Week 2 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

Week 2 Recap

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Week 2 Recap

1 Readings

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Lesson 3 Overview

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Copyright Basics
  • The Importance of Copyright

History of Copyright

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • History of Copyright

Registration

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Forms PA and SR

1 Readings

  • Download Forms PA and SR

The Bundle of Rights

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion: The Future of the Copyright Bundle of Rights

2 Videos

  • Bundle of Rights
  • Bundle of Rights That Relate to the Sound Recording

1 Readings

  • Examples of Derivative Work

Infringement

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Copyright Infringement

1 Readings

  • Infringement Court Cases

Fair Use

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Fair Use

Week 3 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

Week 3 Recap

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 3 Recap

Lesson 4 Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • The Music Business Team

Personal Managers

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion: Role of the Personal Manager

7 Videos

  • The Role of the Personal Manager
  • Traits of the Successful Personal Manager
  • Personal Manager Commissions
  • Contract Term
  • Fiduciary Responsibilities
  • The IT Factor
  • The Importance of a Fan-Engaging Show

Business and Road Managers

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Business and Road Managers

Agents

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Booking Agents

Regulations

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Regulations of Managers and Agents

Attorneys

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Entertainment Attorneys

Week 4 Quiz

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Are you looking for more?

Week 4 Recap

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 4 Recap

Course Wrap Up

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Thank You and Good Luck

Auto Summary

Explore the dynamic world of the music industry with "Music Business Foundations" on Coursera. Led by John Kellogg, this course delves into the history, current trends, recording agreements, copyright laws, and roles of key industry players. Perfect for creators, consumers, and industry facilitators, this foundational course spans 720 minutes and offers various subscription options to suit your needs. Unlock the fundamentals of the evolving music business today!

John P. Kellogg, Esq.
Instructor

John P. Kellogg, Esq.