CMC 340 - Music Business Survey

Credits: 3

Provides a thorough understanding of key aspects of music business including booking, artist management, touring, road management, production, marketing and promotion, copyright and legal issues, publishing and licensing through lecture, text and visiting music industry experts. Outlines economic, creative and spiritual elements critical to career in contemporary music. In concert with faculty, business-track students help artist-track students develop career in contemporary music and guide them in assessing their own strengths, weaknesses and interests. Focus is hands-on application through work with contracts, live show production and career planning.

Corequisite(s): Available only to students participating in the BestSemester Contemporary Music Center Program.