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About the Course

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...

Top reviews

BD

Oct 22, 2017

This course was very useful and important to me, I plan on venturing in the music world very soon and knowing/ equipping myself with all of these will come in pretty handy for me. Thank you immensely.

FS

Apr 15, 2021

It`s an excellent course to get into the basics and foundations of the music business, getting to know the different player of the game and wich role each play on this huge and amazing world of music.

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By Natália M d P

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Aug 9, 2020

Thank you Berklee and John P. Kellogg for this amazing course opportunity. I've learned a lot during these 4 weeks.

By Jyothi K

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Sep 3, 2020

Very informative course. If you are beginner then this course will give you a great insight of the Music Industry.

By Alex R P

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May 20, 2016

Great introduction to how to conduct your business in the music industry, with lots of tips and a great professor!

By Javier S

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Oct 22, 2023

Very well explained and detailed information of the Music Business and its many branches narrated by John Kellogg

By Ayanna J

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Aug 6, 2023

Excellent foundation course I would suggest it to anyone wanting to develop there knowledge in the music industry

By Kwamena H

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Apr 9, 2021

This has been the best learning experience for me. I acquired valuable industry knowledge in a really short time.

By Humberto A

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Aug 26, 2020

Excellent course. I learned many concepts and very useful real cases understand the music business. Thanks a lot!

By Juan P B P

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Jul 13, 2022

John Kellogg's charisma and knowledge are really printed through the whole course. I loved every second of it.

By Niels W

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Aug 6, 2020

Very helpful as it gives a great introduction to the real side of music. I would have appreciated more content.

By Kyellu E T

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Mar 23, 2020

Amazing course. Loved every second of it. It’ll be very essential to my growth in this line of work. Thank you.

By Karan K

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Feb 24, 2016

if u r poor, it makes u good.........if u r good, it makes u better........if u r better, it makes u best!!!!!!

By Plácido O

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May 1, 2016

Muito bom. O John fala de forma extremamente clara e, mesmo não sendo fluente em inglês, estou entendendo bem.

By mark c D

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Oct 21, 2022

excellent overview of the music business which ensures that you actually learn the material before moving on

By Jenny P M A

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Oct 30, 2020

Buenas tardes

Mi nombre e s JENNY MORENO A y este curso me pareció ESPECTACULAR

Muchas Gracias

JENNY MORENO A

By Fernando C d V H

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Sep 21, 2020

Such a great course full of knowledge and value, that it is definitely crucial to survive in the music scene.

By GhulamMuhammad A

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Nov 5, 2016

Extremely useful course, the instructor is a very experienced and a very nice person too. Highly recommended.

By Oleksii M

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Sep 5, 2020

Very good and interesting course, it gives an overview of the music business and describes lots of insights.

By Diego A A E

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Apr 9, 2021

Excepcionalmente increíble, un curso en donde uno aprende demasiado. Imprescindible si quieres ser artista.

By Jordan L

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Sep 6, 2018

Just what I needed to Know. Thank you very much it was wonderful learning how the music industry operates.

By Alejandra P

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Jan 16, 2021

Very valuable information, it was easy to understand, and the experience of the teacher was really useful.

By Aleksandr Z

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Nov 17, 2020

Absolutely clear and helpful information about the industry. Huge thanks and respect for Mr. John Kellogg.

By Iordanis S

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Aug 2, 2020

Excellent! Just take this course if whether you are a beginner or not! Well done to this great instructor!

By Angelo A

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Sep 29, 2019

Great course if you want to gain a general understanding of how the music industry work. 100% recommended.

By Court

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Mar 16, 2018

Really helpful information and a great start to learning more about the intricacies of the music industry!