MUSB 100 - Introduction to the Business of Music

Prerequisite, music major or any music minor, or consent of instructor. This course will cover artistic considerations, music production, product development, fundamentals of music marketing, music supervision, publication, distribution, concert and talent management, record companies, touring, administration, music legal, copyright, licensing, and potential income streams; agents, managers, role of unions, performing rights societies, and the Internet; career preparation. Several expert guests from the music industry will be invited. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits