Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOUND-0005
Organization:
1500 Sound Academy
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
4 weeks (40 hours in total)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Music Business
Description

Objective:

Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to register an original song with a performance rights organization; file a DBA application with the state of California Franchise Tax Board; register a musical copyright with the United States Copyright Office; create a songwriter split sheet, and distribute a song on popular streaming services.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Compose and maintain an account with a performing rights organization
  • Create a business entity for managing music commercial transactions
  • Strategically create and register copyrights for effective legal protection
  • Negotiate and record collaborative songwriting split agreements
  • Prepare and distribute song deliverables for streaming services

General Topics:

  • Music Copyright
  • Brand Ownership
  • Publishing Companies
  • Artist Agreements
  • Publishing Deals
  • Record Deals
  • Comparison of Independent and Major Record Labels
  • Music Publishing
  • Synch Licensing
  • Performance Rights Organizations (PRO's)
  • Music Supervisors
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Final Project

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from 1500 Sound Academy

Artist Branding
(SOUND-0006)
Engineering
(SOUND-0002)
Mixing
(SOUND-0004)
Music Production
(SOUND-0001)
Songwriting
(SOUND-0003)
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