Introduction to the Music Business
This six-week in-person evening course will provide you with a thorough introduction into the UK music business.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Tuesday evenings, 27 September–01 November 2022
- Course times:
- 7pm-8.30pm
- Age:
- 18+
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £195
- Deadline:
- 9am, Sunday 18 September 2022
- Level of study:
- Short Courses and Summer Schools
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Autumn | Evening
Course info
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
- The deadline for bookings is 9am on Sunday 18 September 2022, or when the course is at full capacity.
Ages 18+
Course Dates & Times
Tuesday evenings on 27 September, 04, 11, 18, 25 October and 01 November 2022
7pm-8.30pm, weekly
About Introduction to the Music Business
This six-week in-person evening course will provide you with a thorough introduction to the music business. The course will cover a broad range of topics, including copyrighting, processes around performing, advice on recording contracts and how to apply for public funding to launch your own project.
Please note that the course will focus on the UK music business.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone with an interest in music business
- Musicians, singers, songwriters and composers wanting to understand more about the industry they are trying to break into
- Music students wanting to learn about the music business
- No prior experience or training is required
What can I expect?
You can expect to learn the following:
- Starting your own business
- GDPR
- Copyright Law
- Master Recording Rights
- Licensing
- Music Organisations & Support
- Understanding PPL & PRS
- Record Deals/Contracts; Publishing Deals (what to look out for and different types of record deals)
- Live Performance (festivals, venues, working with theatre companies)
- Public Funding (Arts Council)
This course will consist of lectures with time for questions and discussions with the tutor and other participants.
Course Fee
£195
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged.
- The deadline for bookings is 9am on Sunday 18 September 2022, or when the course reaches full capacity.
Eligibility
- For everyone aged 18+
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills to cope with course demands.
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Mark Hartley.
Mark works as a freelance professional producer and production manager, whilst overseeing specialist school for performance and production arts 'The Jam Academy'.
Mark was the first trumpet player to study joint classical and jazz at Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He has worked for the Arts Council, trained in Film Composition and worked extensively in the music and theatre industries.
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