MUSIC BUSINESS
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN THE CREATIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY
The Level 3 Certificate in the Creative Music Industry (Music Business Specialization), is a professional taught, online programme of study for music practitioners and enthusiasts on the business management aspects of the international music industry. The programme is rigorous and designed to develop the specialist business skills required to establish and manage: Digital Music Services, Music Publishing Companies, Live and studio sound companies, Music Management Firms, Record Labels, Booking and Music Marketing Agencies. Typical participants are those who are currently operating in any music business arena, in addition to those skilled in traditional business management or law but wish to acquire music management competencies without moving into a formal teaching environment.
At the end of this course, participants should:
- Explain fundamental music management theories, without assistance.
- Compare international music industry models with those in their base country, with minimal assistance.
- Co-operate with peers on music management projects, with supervision.
- Create music business plans for oneself, or a client, at a level judged satisfactory by the instructor.
Course Content:
- Building Blocks: Revenue Streams for Musicians
- Music Copyright and Contract Concepts
- Music Management
- Digital Distribution Models and Strategies
- Issues in Music Publishing and Licensing
- Record Labels Operations
- Touring and Concert Concepts
- Starting Your Music Enterprise
Delivery:
The course is made up of the following components:
- Music Business Lessons– Each week new lessons will be opened and delivered through our online platform. Participants will be able to access the content on-demand- at times convenient to them, via the website or through the mobile app. Lessons typically include: Tutorial Videos and accompanying Handouts.
- On-going Discussion and Feedback- Participants can ask questions through the ILP and receive answers from the course tutor throughout the course.
- Post-Lesson Activities- Activities such as: short quizzes, games, career plans and brief essays follow each lesson. Participants should complete ALL activities related to the lesson material covered.
- Fortnightly Live Webinars- Every two weeks there will be a live webinar with the tutor. This will be the forum to further clarify any areas that may be unclear. The webinar will be recorded and made available for those who gave 24hrs notice that they are unable to attend.
Next Start Date: 6th February 2023
Meeting Times: This Class is Fully Online. Upon sign-up, you will receive log-in details for our Virtual Classroom where you will have access to all learning materials. Every two weeks there will be a live webinar with the tutor. This will be the forum to further clarify any areas that may be unclear. The webinar will be recorded and made available for those who gave 24hrs notice that they are unable to attend. Once a month there will be a professional development lecture with an industry expert- attendance for current students is mandatory.
Hardware Requirements: Participants should have access to a reliable broadband internet service for the best experience on this course.
Software Requirements: Computers should have Adobe Reader and the most updated browser software of choice installed (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari).
Each student that completes our training and ALL assignments ON-TIME receive a Certificate of Completion from our institution and is entered for the Level 3 Award in the Creative Music Industry (Entrepreneurship). Additionally, this course is linked to the Level 3 Certificate in the Creative Music Industry (Music Business)- Awarded by RSL Awards in the United Kingdom (UK).
RSL Awards is an awarding body specializing in the creative industries- designing qualifications which are relevant and reflective of today’s creative sector. RSL qualifications are fully regulated by every UK regulatory body and carry UCAS Points which can be used to gain entry into UK university programmes.
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Meet Your Tutor
Farley has consulted for Caribbean musicians and organizations and conducted workshops in partnership with various industry organizations. He has also served as Assistant Chief Examiner for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) CAPE Business for the Performing Arts Examination and held positions at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Livestream (Acquired by Vimeo) and RightsFlow (Acquire by Google).
Academically, Mr. Joseph earned various post graduate qualifications in general Music, Music Business, Music Technology, Business Management and Instructional Design; his highest being his Master of Arts in Music Business and Music Technology from New York University (NYU). As lead tutor and course designer, he looks forward to shaping future Music Business Leaders through the region’s first internationally recognized Caribbean based online Music Business programme.
Latest Publication:
Joseph, FJ (2021). Disruptive potential: COVID-19 and emerging live music models in Trinidad and Tobago. Monogram. Ibero-American Journal of Culture and Thought , (9), 307–332. https://doi.org/10.36008/monograma.2021.09.2221
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