A&R: Making Music from Acquisition to Release

MUSC X 446.2

Learn the functions of the A&R professional, including the collective effort needed from all departments—artist and label—in the creation of recorded music in all formats, from inception to acquisition and release.

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Winter
Summer
In-Person
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Delve into the collective effort needed from all departments to be a successful A&R professional
  • Learn about the role of producers, managers, and booking agents in the A&R world
  • Discover how to promote and attract interest from labels without losing your artistic integrity
  • Hear from guest speakers from all facets of the music industry and their experiences with A&R

About this course:

A definitive analysis of the functions of the A&R professional, this course stresses the collective effort needed from all departments--artist and label--in the creation of recorded music in all format from creation to acquisition and release. Topics include new artist acquisition; record deals; the role of the producer; working with personal managers and booking agents; the role of social media from the artist and executive perspectives; A&R and sync strategies; independent touring; the current local music scene; specific A&R approaches for urban music, EDM, singer/songwriter, alternative and indie music; how to attract interest from major and independent labels without compromising artistic integrity; paths to A&R career positions; and analysis of how recently signed artists got their first contracts. Guest speakers include recording artists, producers, managers, record company executives and A&R personnel.

Summer 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Justin Paul
398390
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 08, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Jul 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Jul 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Jul 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Jul 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Jul 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Aug 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Aug 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Aug 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Aug 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178
Lecture
Tue Sep 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2178

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